Ford Plaza Apts. to be Renovated - 1405 Pine Street

jlblues · PostNov 28, 2008#1762008-11-28T23:06+00:00

innov8ion wrote:^ I think what saltearth meant was that if a person were to defraud bank(s) and endanger the public's health, it couldn't have been crafted by a nicer guy.

In my experience, such persons usually are "nice" guys (gals). That's how they get away with so much...until they don't.

lukethedrifter · PostNov 28, 2008#1772008-11-28T23:57+00:00

My encounters with the "last guy" left me thinking he was a creep.

Sounds like good news on the new guy.

rbb · PostDec 11, 2008#1782008-12-11T13:22+00:00

City panel approves help for downtown project

A boarded-up eyesore in downtown St. Louis took a step toward revival Wednesday when a city panel agreed to help support a $11.5 million plan to put 39 apartments and street-level retail in the building.

Peter D. George, whose Blue Shutters Development bought the 14-story Ford building in October for $3.1 million, hopes to begin the one-year renovation in the spring. The city's Tax Increment Financing Commission voted Wednesday to recommend the Board of Aldermen approve $900,000 in TIF aid.

Full story at the link.

-RBB

mwanzi green · PostDec 11, 2008#1792008-12-11T16:21+00:00

i'm hoping to supply blue shutters dev. with green flooring and countertops for this exciting project. i think it would add great value, and our prices will not require tenant rent cost to rise as a result. this is my first post on this site but i'm no stranger to it - it's a great resource for those who care about seeing our city move into a more progressive and sustainable place. if you have not yet heard of my company, it's called Mwanzi Green Building Supply. Please visit our website at www.mwanzi.com, spread the word, and I would love to hear from you. Cheers!

Alex Ihnen · PostDec 11, 2008#1802008-12-11T16:27+00:00

RBB wrote:City panel approves help for downtown project

A boarded-up eyesore in downtown St. Louis took a step toward revival Wednesday when a city panel agreed to help support a $11.5 million plan to put 39 apartments and street-level retail in the building.

Peter D. George, whose Blue Shutters Development bought the 14-story Ford building in October for $3.1 million, hopes to begin the one-year renovation in the spring. The city's Tax Increment Financing Commission voted Wednesday to recommend the Board of Aldermen approve $900,000 in TIF aid.

Full story at the link.

-RBB

I'm very surprised that this building hasn't been demolished. I can only hope that if this can be made to work in times like these that downtown has a very bright future when things eventually turn around.

threeonefour · PostDec 12, 2008#1812008-12-12T13:48+00:00

Grover wrote:I'm very surprised that this building hasn't been demolished.

Me too. We could use another plaza there instead, so people can appreciate the view of the plaza across the street.

the central scrutinizer · PostDec 20, 2008#1822008-12-20T18:36+00:00

Two years in the can and $500K in restitution.

http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/s ... enDocument

pillpusher2007 · PostDec 20, 2008#1832008-12-20T19:25+00:00

I wish Kelly Otooles was still there. Great place to go before/after hockey games!

gone corporate · PostJan 24, 2009#1842009-01-24T19:58+00:00

Hope for revitalization:

Blue Shutters Development seeking aldermanic support for a $900K TIF as they move to start $11.5M of rehab into 39 two-bedroom apartments with ground level retail.

Source: http://www.stltoday.com/blogzone/buildi ... partments/

the dtw dweller · PostMar 09, 2009#1852009-03-09T18:43+00:00

Saw 8-10 workers last week and today doing construction on the ground level. Wonder if this project is starting back up? Anybody know anything about this? Looked like some demo work.

flopoerich · PostMar 12, 2009#1862009-03-12T04:19+00:00

With this spot by the Main Library, Scottrade, and the Soldier's Memorial, it is sort of a high profile lot. I really hope this gets dont and turns out nicely.

debaliviere · PostAug 11, 2009#1872009-08-11T15:05+00:00

Is work underway? I haven't been down there in a while.

metzgda · PostAug 11, 2009#1882009-08-11T17:46+00:00

DeBaliviere wrote:Is work underway? I haven't been down there in a while.

Demolition has been underway for a few months and I saw them hoisting what looked to be HVAC equipment in the other day. From the outside it appears that interior demolition is complete.

the count · PostAug 12, 2009#1892009-08-12T05:09+00:00

The Ford Residences has been renamed the P.D George. Blue Shutters development is converting the building into rental apartments.

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stlcardsblues1989 · PostAug 12, 2009#1902009-08-12T05:51+00:00

Good to see.

Hopefully the project finally goes through.

the count · PostAug 12, 2009#1912009-08-12T22:09+00:00

Workers are busy. New windows are being put in.

PICS

framer · PostAug 13, 2009#1922009-08-13T02:36+00:00

Very nice to see. Windows make all the differance. No more "abandoned building" look.

Do these windows match the original? They're very similar to the "Chicago Window" from the turn of the century. At any rate, it's nice to see that they actually open.

shimmy · PostAug 13, 2009#1932009-08-13T03:36+00:00

Good to see. While not the most ornate, it sure is a handsome building.

goat314 · PostAug 13, 2009#1942009-08-13T05:08+00:00

I really like this building too Shimmy. This is a good project. I cant wait until we see some more modern buildings like the Roberts Tower. I feel like more modern infill downtown will really continue to compliment the old brick architecture.

debaliviere · PostAug 13, 2009#1952009-08-13T13:18+00:00

I like that the new windows are similar in appearance to the originals.

matguy70 · PostAug 16, 2009#1962009-08-16T02:52+00:00

I like this highrise too.

Like the new windows!

hugh ferriss · PostSep 02, 2010#1972010-09-02T20:08+00:00

More unexpected(?) fallout from the Ford Building asbestos saga:

Sam Glasser indicted on Federal bank fraud charge

the central scrutinizer · PostSep 02, 2010#1982010-09-02T21:03+00:00

I walked by there last Sat night after the Blues Fest, and it looks like people are already living there. Lights were on.

PostFeb 25, 2011#1992011-02-25T20:44+00:00

hugh ferriss wrote:More unexpected(?) fallout from the Ford Building asbestos saga:

Sam Glasser indicted on Federal bank fraud charge

Guilty

http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/crim ... mode=story

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