Car Clubs for Soulard / SSBD Residents

The Soulard Special Business District is offering free car clubs to Soulard residents / those living within the SSBD (see map). Of particular importance if you have a Kia or Hyundai (which are currently being targeted due to a manufacturer design flaw), clubs can help deter theft. If interested, contact carclubs@soulard-sbd.org.

Learn more about Kia and Hyundai Thefts:
https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/investigations/ignition-design-hyundais-kias-easy-steal-usb-cord/63-0c1c1d13-0d72-43aa-841c-06e2db0113fa
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2022/06/30/police-rise-car-thefts-kia-hyundai/7776099001/

2022 Neighborhood Safety Forum Presentation

The Soulard Special Business District (SBD) held its annual Neighborhood Safety Forum on Monday, May 9. The meeting took place at South Broadway Athletic Club and featured presentations by SBD Board members, Alderman Jack Coatar, SLMPD Third District Chief Joseph Morici, and Major Ryan Cousins and Sergeant Tom Kitchell on behalf of The City’s Finest.

Review the presentation here (PDF).

October Meeting for SSBD Board of Commissioners

The monthly meeting for the SSBD Board of Commissioners will be held in-person at Molly's In Soulard (816 Geyer Ave). The meeting will be held on October 14th at 6:30 p.m. The meeting is open to the public, and the board enthusiastically encourages community involvement. Call to order and roll call Review and approval of previous meeting minutes. Security Contractor (TCF) patrol report, crime incident ...
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September Meeting for SSBD Board of Commissioners

The monthly meeting for the SSBD Board of Commissioners will be held in-person at Molly's In Soulard (816 Geyer Ave). The meeting will be held on September 9th at 6:30 p.m. The meeting is open to the public, and the board enthusiastically encourages community involvement. Call to order and roll call Review and approval of previous meeting minutes. Security Contractor (TCF) patrol report, crime incident ...
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August Meeting for SSBD Board of Commissioners

The August meeting for the SSBD Board of Commissioners will be held in-person at Molly's In Soulard (816 Geyer Ave). The meeting will be held on August 12th at 6:30 p.m. The meeting is open to the public, and the board enthusiastically encourages community involvement. Call to order and roll call Review and approval of previous meeting minutes. Security Contractor (TCF) patrol report, crime incident ...
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Community Mtg re: Transition of PPCS Sleep Center Management

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Monday, June 24, 2024 at 5:00 PM, there will be a special meeting for the Soulard neighborhood to hear additional details and plans from Urban City Services / The Bounce Back Project regarding new management of the former Sts. Peter & Paul and Community Services (PPCS) transitional shelter / sleep center, located at 8th and Allen. The community will have ...
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About Soulard Special Business District

Approved by voters as a “special taxing district” in 1994, the primary purpose of the Soulard Special Business District is to provide enhanced security inside the district boundaries. This includes private security patrols (off-duty City of St. Louis Police officers), security products to residents (e.g., car clubs, energy-efficient lightbulbs, etc.), crime/safety education and other safety-related services to residents living within the boundaries of the SSBD.

Soulard Special Business District Board

An important component of the Soulard Special Business District is the seven person board.  Each board member serves a four-year term and district guidelines require that the board be composed of four property owners, one property renter, one business/property owner and one business owner/property renter.