A guide to the innovation community around Olia Village. Featured image: AI-generated editorial illustration; not an Olia Village rendering or photograph.
What is 39 North?
39 North is an agricultural technology and plant-science innovation district in St. Louis County. Its organization identifies Bayer Crop Science and the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center as anchors, alongside facilities such as the Helix Center BioTech Incubator, BRDG Park and EDGE@BRDG. Explore the official district overview for current information about facilities and initiatives.
Understanding the location
The City of Creve Coeur describes the district in the northeast part of the city, with planning focused around Olive and Lindbergh. The City describes Olia Village as a redevelopment of the former Bayer campus on Olive, west of Lindbergh Boulevard. See the City’s planning information and Olia Village development page. This article does not establish district boundaries, travel times or walking routes.
How an innovation district works
An innovation district brings research organizations, businesses and supporting facilities into a connected setting. Laboratories, workplaces and opportunities to meet can help people exchange ideas and build relationships. Each facility has its own services, access arrangements and requirements. Businesses considering research space should contact the relevant organization directly rather than assume that any nearby commercial property provides laboratory infrastructure.
Questions for businesses evaluating the area
Think about the needs of employees, clients and visitors as well as the space itself. Confirm the location of your collaborators, travel routes, parking, accessibility and the facilities your work requires. A business serving the district should evaluate its own customers, costs and operating assumptions. Proximity alone does not establish demand, foot traffic, customer spending or business results.
Where Olia Village fits
Olia Village’s planned mix of residential living, workplaces, shopping, dining and shared spaces offers a broader neighborhood vision for Creve Coeur. It creates a starting point for conversations about how daily life and commercial uses could fit together as development progresses. It does not mean that every building, residence, tenant or amenity is available or open today.
An office user should confirm building specifications and delivery needs. A restaurant or retailer should review its intended space, customer assumptions and buildout responsibilities. Future residents should confirm housing options, pricing and timing when announced. Specific availability, routes and project milestones remain subject to current project information.
Explore the opportunity
Learn about development at Olia Village, explore the leasing tracks or contact our team with your requirements. For 39 North’s own programs and facilities, start with its official website.