History of St. Louis (1981–present)
| History of St. Louis |
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| Exploration and Louisiana |
| City founding and early history |
| Expansion and the Civil War |
| St. Louis as the Fourth City |
| Urban decline and renewal |
| Recent developments |
| See also |
The history of St. Louis, Missouri from 1981 to the present has been marked by city beautification and crime prevention efforts, a major school desegregation case, and gentrification in its downtown area. St. Louis also continues to struggle with crime and a declining population, although some improvement has been made in both of these aspects.