The Vision

Mission

Regionally Connected, Locally Woven

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Regionally Connected, Locally Woven

With three interstate access points, it’s regionally connected yet locally woven—designed for thousands of residents, daily professionals, and visitors to experience energy, accessibility, and ease.

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Foot Traffic Not Freeways

Designed at a human scale, large 4'x8' pathways in the main square create a 12-foot-wide space so retail spaces flow seamlessly from outdoors to in.

Built to Breathe

Over 25% of the site is dedicated to public plazas, parks, rain gardens, trails, —totaling nine acres of green space that cool the environment and elevate the experience.

Designed for What's Next

Built with intention that looks beyond steel & stone. Downtown is rooted in today's priorities & will grow into how communities will thrive tomorrow.

What we  stand for!

Timeline

Explore milestones that transforms vision into reality.

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Spring 2018

Initial Acquisition

Renowned developer The Staenberg Group acquires the former Sears property at Chesterfield Mall, marking the first step toward Downtown Chesterfield.

Early 2020

Chesterfield Mall

The Staenberg Group expands its vision by acquiring Chesterfield Mall, a beloved regional landmark for generations.

Summer 2024

End of An Era

Chesterfield Mall closes its doors, marking the end of an era as enclosed malls across the country give way to new forms of community & commerce.

Late 2024

Demolition Begins

A slow & methodical deconstruction process begins that allows much of the mall's materials to be re-purposed - a bold approach for a development of this scale.

Fall 2025

Laying the Foundation

Post-demolition, the groundwork begins with site grading & infrastructure.

Fall 2026

The Heart of Downtown

Construction begins on the 3.31 acre park that is the centerpiece of the project & the beating heart of Downtown.

Spring 2027

Building Community

With infrastructure & site grading completed, residential immediately construction begins.

Fall 2029

Welcome Home

Downtown Chesterfield's first residents begin moving in, marking the end of Phase 1.

2030-2034

Phase 2

Additional infrastructure such as entertainment, commercial, & residential buildings.

2034-2038

Phase 3

This phase will largely influenced by the now close-knit community in Downtown Chesterfield.

Join Downtown Chesterfield & Be A Part of History

Discover how you can help shape the future of Chersterfield's new Downtown and be a part of the next chapter of the story.

NEEDS

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Verda Energy

Eleanor Pena

"Raising funds can be one of the most overwhelming parts of building a startup — but this firm made it collaborative, transparent, and even inspiring. Their due diligence was tough but fair, and they helped us refine both our business model and pitch. It’s rare to find investors who truly care about founder success. We found that here."

09 / 2022

Lunara Health

Jordan Bosse

“I want to express my immense gratitude to the team! We have been working together for several years, and they are always in touch, work quickly, and perform their tasks efficiently. They listen to the feedback and wishes of customers, consistently provide the desired results.”

09 / 2022

Marco AI

Robert Fox

"From our very first call, the team understood our vision in a way others didn’t. They didn’t try to change our direction — they amplified it. The level of involvement and strategic input we received went far beyond capital. With them, we gained partner who was as committed to the outcome."

09 / 2022

NeuralForge

Wade Warren

"Working with [Your Firm Name] was a game-changer. They weren’t just investors — they became strategic partners who challenged our thinking, connected us with the right people, and helped us scale faster than we thought possible."

09 / 2022

Oceania

Ralph Edwards

"They didn’t just say ‘yes’ — they asked the right questions. That kind of engagement set the tone for everything that followed. We’ve grown smarter and stronger with them at the table, and that’s made all the difference as we scale internationally."

09 / 2022

Michael Staenberg

President, The Staenberg Group

“It’s a regional play. This isn’t trying to steal people from Downtown or taking people from Clayton. Let’s bring more people here and allow the big cooperations to see we have something. Because if they see something like this, they’re going to say ‘Maybe we want to move our headquarters here."

09 / 2022

Within 22 minutes of downtown Chesterfield there’s over a million people that can get there.

Michael Staenberg

President, the staenberg group

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