Welcome to The Loop Media Hub - The First Gigabit Main Street.

The metropolitan Internet has emerged as a significant cornerstone of every major economy around the world. Internet capability is rapidly becoming an integral part of all aspects of urban economic development, including the need to attract and retain business as well as the need to improve the quality of residential life. Just as successful cities have planned for the economic development of their local communities, cities that will successfully compete in the new global economy will also be the same cities that have looked forward to develop a sustainable plan for the economic development of their community Internet. 

Sandel & Associates is developing a Gigabit Community master plan for the community along The Loop Trolley right of way. By building upon the creative arts, entertainment, research and educational strengths of the Loop business district, and designed as an environment where creative talents will live work and play synergistically, the Loop Media Hub Gigabit Community master plan will create high value jobs while contributing to the economic vitality of the Loop community.

The proposed Gigabit Community master plan being developed by Sandel & Associates and community stakeholders would include recommendations for ultra Gigabit connectivity, energy conservation, media and social networking capabilities, smart phone and tablet apps, a funding program for social media entrepreneurs, marketing and sustainability. In addition the plan would include economic development incentives for organizations and properties residing along The Loop Media Hub district. Current stakeholders include The City of University City, Washington University in St. Louis, The Regional Arts Comission, The Center of Creative Arts, The University City Chamber of Commerce and The St. Louis Development Corporation.

Be sure to check out the CBS KMOX Radio website and interview, St. Louis Laying Tracks for Cutting Edge Tech-Infrastructure.

Or pick up a copy of our flyer and read about how "Speed Gave Birth to University City".

View of The Loop Trolley from The Forest Park Metro Station

The Route of The Loop Trolley 

The St. Louis Cloud Coalition is a committee composed of an advisory Board of colleagues from around the world involved in the development of Smarter Cities – Smart and Connected Communities.

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Or join the conversation on LinkedIn – St. Louis Cloud Coalition or Facebook - The Loop Media Hub.