Nope. There are buildings just as tall and taller nearby. In both Midtown and the CWE.KansasCitian wrote: Would it look strange to have an 18 story tower in Cortex?
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I think it would be perfectly fine to start seeing height at Cortex.
I hope it happens.
I hope it happens.
This document from Joe Roddy specifies a few things for 4210.
- Parking Garage Phase 2 is happening and a Phase 3 can be considered.
- Site along Sarah includes shadow of a 10-story building but nothing is set in stone.
- HOK is the architect.
- Construction starting in September.
- No TIF requested.
http://aldermanroddy.com/wp-content/upl ... -25-19.pdf
- Parking Garage Phase 2 is happening and a Phase 3 can be considered.
- Site along Sarah includes shadow of a 10-story building but nothing is set in stone.
- HOK is the architect.
- Construction starting in September.
- No TIF requested.
http://aldermanroddy.com/wp-content/upl ... -25-19.pdf
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That diagram helps a lot. I guess they are just adding to the parking garage a decent amount. The current garage build is much smaller right?
^^ Thanks for that link, Chris. Lots of good information in there. Here are the "hints" of that building along Sarah for anyone who might be interested.
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I love all the little "pocket parks" they're developing throughout Cortex. I know, I know; parks are frowned on around here, but I think after Cortex is built out, the residents and workers will really appreciate them.
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^ I agree Framer. Plus, a lot of the green space in Cortex serves an ecological/stormwater-management function, which urban areas do need more of.
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Man, you know a development is doing well when they don't ask for TIF in St. Louis.
I think CORTEX has a large amount of tax subsidies already allotted to them that they can use on projects as they wish.Trololzilla wrote: Man, you know a development is doing well when they don't ask for TIF in St. Louis.
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Yes, there is a sizable allotment. What's significant here is how the Cortex TIF is actually used, the management of which has been exemplary. Look back at the presentation for Alderman Joe Roddy that Chriss752 linked above. It shows that all public contributing monies would go towards infrastructure purposes, here a parking garage, rather than towards construction of the $115MM building Ventas and Wexford are building. The TIF is being operated very well here: relatively small amounts, towards the district itself, and being done in complement to additional private sector investment. They've been very prudent in how they have tapped into allocated TIF funds so far, and I see that continuing going forward. Years from now, the management of Cortex's creation should be used as a case study in the proper utilization of public contributions towards effective private sector developments.imran wrote:I think CORTEX has a large amount of tax subsidies already allotted to them that they can use on projects as they wish.Trololzilla wrote: Man, you know a development is doing well when they don't ask for TIF in St. Louis.
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A building on Duncan near Newstead and next to the new parking lot was just demolished. I'm assuming this was done to expand the lot. I also noticed that some of the transformers at Duncan and Newstead were removed. Does anyone know if there are plans to expand the lot all the way to the intersection?
2 more renderings of Cortex K from Remiger Design. I like the white brick here. Will contrast nicely to the gray brick. On another note, we will have to deal with the parking lot hell that will surround it for a little while. Hopefully, Phase 2 comes sooner rather than later with this project. Phase 1 will begin late this summer/early fall.
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The Sarah Commons sign looks a little strange without a second building there. Overall, I like this.
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I'll gladly deal with that "parking lot hell" for 5+ years if it means these all get built. In fact, I'd rather they stay parking lots for 5 years than have another parking garage built on them at any point.
Loving these buildings that will make an impact from 40. Looking forward to seeing this and the Sandcrawler (that's basically its official name now right?) coming up together.
Call it anything but the Sandcrawler and I'll correct you. Unfortunately the silos will block some of the view of the Sandcrawler from 40. Plus, it will block a lot of the view of the Basilica dome from 40.The Mayor wrote: Looking forward to seeing this and the Sandcrawler (that's basically its official name now right?) coming up together.
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I'm fine with views of other landmarks getting cutting off all around the city if it means that new landmarks are moving in.
I just want to see progress in St. Louis.
I just want to see progress in St. Louis.
I was speaking more to just the Koman project (and a potential highway adjacent tower in Phase II of the Foundry), but as KansasCitian put it...I'm ok with some blockages for things like this!aprice wrote:Call it anything but the Sandcrawler and I'll correct you. Unfortunately the silos will block some of the view of the Sandcrawler from 40. Plus, it will block a lot of the view of the Basilica dome from 40.The Mayor wrote: Looking forward to seeing this and the Sandcrawler (that's basically its official name now right?) coming up together.
Oh I'm not complaining. I'm sure very few people notice or care much about the view of the Basilica.The Mayor wrote: I was speaking more to just the Koman project (and a potential highway adjacent tower in Phase II of the Foundry), but as KansasCitian put it...I'm ok with some blockages for things like this!
As Cortex ascends, it will be interesting to see whether we get a mountain effect, with tall buildings in the center of the district, or taller buildings closer to 64. Both have their advantages.
Chris, Interesting to note that Wexford new building and Cortex K on more or less the same timeline for groundbreaking, September and Summer/Early Fall. Will be even more interesting what tenants are announced
They're working on the second floor of the A Loft, so it's finally starting to make an impact along Forest Park Blvd.
The A Loft features a very strange mix of construction methods:
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What do you find strange about it?framer:
The A Loft features a very strange mix of construction methods:
^ have to agree with urbanitis. What is strange about it? Typical to see the stairwells and other concrete/block construction to go in place first on a frame/stick built structure whether the framing is wood and or steel studs as this project (or it looks like metal studs). Easier to form the concrete or lay the blocks first plus the added ability for those part of the structures to free stand versus the other way around.