The St. Louis Cardinals and The Cordish Companies announced that One Cardinal Way in St. Louis was awarded Large Community of the Year by the National Apartment Association at the 2026 Excellence Awards ceremony, recently hosted in New Orleans.
NAA’s annual Excellence Awards program recognizes outstanding performance and leadership across rental housing – celebrating apartment communities, industry professionals and affiliated apartment associations that make unique contributions to the industry.
“This national recognition is a reflection of what’s possible when a great partnership comes together with a clear vision,” said Bill DeWitt III, CEO of the St. Louis Cardinals. “One Cardinal Way has become so much more than a residential tower — it’s a true extension of the Cardinals family, and we’re proud to see that reflected in this award from the National Apartment Association.”
One Cardinal Way, a luxury apartment community within Ballpark Village, is the result of a shared vision and 50/50 partnership between the St. Louis Cardinals and The Cordish Companies. The 29-story, 297-unit tower offers a residential experience unlike any other: a place for Cardinals fans to live, work and play, steps from the home of the Redbirds. Since opening in 2020, the building has consistently maintained occupancy near full capacity.
Located within the bustling Ballpark Village in Downtown St. Louis, the tower offers one-bedroom, two-bedroom and penthouse apartment homes with sweeping views of Busch Stadium, the Gateway Arch, the Mississippi River and the St. Louis skyline.
One Cardinal Way offers residents a completely unique living experience. The level of design comes paired with a front-row seat to Cardinals baseball and downtown St. Louis’ liveliest neighborhood: residents can catch home plate views from their own living room, step outside to Ballpark Village’s premier dining, entertainment and nightlife, and take advantage of exclusive access to Cardinals gameday events and experiences available only to those who call One Cardinal Way home.
The extensive collection of interior and exterior amenity space at One Cardinal Way features:
· Infinity-edge pool and sundeck with direct views into Busch Stadium
· State-of-the-art fitness center
· Convenient coworking spaces and conference room
· Club room featuring a full-service indoor-outdoor bar
· Private event and entertainment space
· Demonstration kitchen
· Valet dry cleaning and laundry services
· Controlled access building and parking garage
· 24-hour lobby attendant and personalized concierge services
“We’re so proud of the continued success of One Cardinal Way and are excited that our team has received this well-deserved recognition,” said Emelyna Aurich, Director of Property Management at Cordish Living.“One Cardinal Way delivers an exceptional, luxurious living experience unlike anything else in the country — one uniquely tied to the St. Louis Cardinals, offering a one-of-a-kind opportunity to live steps from the iconic Busch Stadium and year-round amenities within Ballpark Village.”
“It is my honor to congratulate One Cardinal Way for being selected as a 2026 NAA Excellence Awards Winner,” said NAA President and CEO Bob Pinnegar. “This award speaks to their incredible dedication to making a difference in the rental housing industry. NAA is proud to recognize their great efforts in this challenging yet rewarding industry.”
Since opening in 2020, One Cardinal Way has established itself as one of the most sought-after and amenity-rich addresses in the Midwest, with this national recognition further cementing its place among the premier luxury multifamily communities in the country.
