A familiar stretch of Brentwood Boulevard is coming down, clearing the way for a transformative $200 million redevelopment directly across from the Saint Louis Galleria.

Demolition is officially underway on the aging retail strip, led by St. Louis-based Spirtas Wrecking Company, a firm with more than 70 years of experience in large-scale teardowns. The site will be reimagined as a vibrant, mixed-use district featuring apartments, office space, retail, and a hotel.

The project is being led by Midas Hospitality, with Brinkmann Constructors serving as general contractor. The redevelopment aims to inject new energy into the corridor, creating an urban-style destination that complements nearby commercial and residential districts.

"Spirtas Wrecking is always appreciative of the opportunity to work on revitalization projects," says Tony Giordano, Chief Executive Officer at Spirtas Wrecking Company. "So often our effort can appear destructive to the surrounding architecture, but our work always leads to aesthetic improvement and increased economic activity. We are grateful to be the leading contractor on the Midas Hospitality development and work alongside Brinkmann Constructors towards an improved Richmond Heights."

The project is part of a broader push to revitalize Richmond Heights and other nearby areas, reflecting a regional trend toward refreshed urban spaces. Once completed, the project is expected to contribute significantly to the area’s economic growth and help redefine a key gateway in St. Louis County.

Construction crews have already begun clearing the site, with major changes expected to take shape in the coming months.

As longtime retail staples fade from view, the transformation signals a bold new chapter for the Richmond Heights municipality, one that blends density, design, and community focus.