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SLU will never be Wash U and their proximity is probably detrimental to SLU's reputation much like St Louis being unfairly compared to Chicago. To question SLU's planning is one thing, however to question their relevancy is a bit extreme. The facilities are not the best, however referring to a place as a "wasteland" that has hundreds of medical students, residents, professors, nursing students, attending physicians, nurses, technicians, PAs, and clerical staff swarming upon it daily seems inappropriate. The resources that Wash U have at their disposal put them in a league with the most influential medical centers in the country, however such places do not have a monopoly on meaningful contribution to medical education. Much like how it takes a little effort to uncover the good in St Louis compared to flashy metropolises around the country, there is plenty of good coming from SLU. It is a solid, upper middle ranked medical school that while financially strapped, provides a well rounded education with certain departments and training programs that are quite highly regarded. All that said, given stagnation after the research tower and the Pevely debacle, it is warranted to question their long term vision for facility expansion and upgrades.

Hmm. In terms of permits, there is nothing on the city's website yet.