Gaslight Square District Redevelopment

zezuz · PostJul 31, 2006#2012006-07-31T14:25+00:00

Were the new townhouses (#3) built on a vacant lot?

Yeah, I'm really surprised that building in #4-5 hasn't been rehabbed yet. Hopefully someone will take on this challenge before the building gets any worse. Sales in GS do seem to be picking up - maybe this will spur development east of Vandeventer.

It's amazing how removing the facade from the Centrex building really improves the feel of this neighborhood. I think some new brick low/mid-rises would do wonders for this neighborhood...

Expat · PostJul 31, 2006#2022006-07-31T14:25+00:00

Thanks for the pics. Tons of opportunity in this area. It is just a matter of time.

debaliviere · PostJul 31, 2006#2032006-07-31T14:35+00:00

Zezuz wrote:Were the new townhouses (#3) built on a vacant lot?

Yeah, I'm really surprised that building in #4-5 hasn't been rehabbed yet. Hopefully someone will take on this challenge before the building gets any worse. Sales in GS do seem to be picking up - maybe this will spur development east of Vandeventer.

It's amazing how removing the facade from the Centrex building really improves the feel of this neighborhood. I think some new brick low/mid-rises would do wonders for this neighborhood...

I seem to remember a small, narrow warehouse-type building on the lot in pic #3 - nothing special.

trent · PostAug 01, 2006#2042006-08-01T21:23+00:00

Last night I watched a special on PBS that was about the rise and fall of Gaslight Square, it was very sad, because there was so much going on in that great hood. It could have been a beacon of light in the city for decades. Imagine if that district was still there today...

Granted, those people wouldn't be living there, but man it looked like fun.

zezuz · PostAug 02, 2006#2052006-08-02T12:59+00:00

trent wrote:Last night I watched a special on PBS that was about the rise and fall of Gaslight Square

I think that's on PBS every few weeks or so, but I still haven't seen it.

framer · PostAug 03, 2006#2062006-08-03T04:48+00:00

Go to Channel 9's website, and look for the GS segment on "Living St. Louis". Not sure if its on there, but they always say you can watch past episodes on their site. It's a full half hour, so it may take a while.

zezuz · PostAug 03, 2006#2072006-08-03T13:36+00:00

Thanks, Framer! For those interested, here's the link:

mms://streaming.ketc.org/ketc/252gaslightsquare.wmv

stp1975 · PostAug 21, 2006#2082006-08-21T15:35+00:00

another day, another month and we are still looking at those silly barricades ...... when will they ever come down?

markofucity · PostAug 21, 2006#2092006-08-21T16:08+00:00

ram the barricades!

trent · PostAug 21, 2006#2102006-08-21T19:34+00:00

I don't think my Saturn would have much of an effect.

stlbiggestfan · PostAug 23, 2006#2112006-08-23T04:37+00:00

I checked-out Gaslight Square when I was in STL recently. I had an awful time trying to get into the place because of those barricades. "Can't get there from here."

zezuz · PostAug 23, 2006#2122006-08-23T14:02+00:00

The one-way streets make the barricades even more of a hassle. Has anyone heard anything new re: moving the barricades?

stp1975 · PostAug 24, 2006#2132006-08-24T17:00+00:00

not a thing, zezuz. very frustrated. i think the alderman and city streets department just need to take action and implement a plan.

i think though the 4100 block is going to put up our own barricades soon though to prevent people from other blocks from driving on our street too! we just dont like traffic, noise or anything that disrupts our happy little lives. better yet, maybe well just all move to a cul-de-sac in the burbs. (please sense my sarcasm)

Alex Ihnen · PostAug 24, 2006#2142006-08-24T17:13+00:00

I say move the barricades ourselves - pool a little $$, rent a truck/forklift/whatever. Anyone willing to bet how long it would take for the city to move them back to the middle of the streets?

Let's see:

week 1 - no one really notices

week 2 - see week 1

week 6 - "hey, where'd those thingies go?"

week 8 - "maybe we should put them back"

week 12 - community group voices desire to have a meeting about the subject

week 16 - community group reiterates its desire to have a meeting

week 17 - discussion about having a discussion breaks down as each faction seeks a coffee shop meeting locale that is seen as favorable to their residential block

week 20 - no one really notices

stp1975 · PostAug 24, 2006#2152006-08-24T17:21+00:00

good idea......

but at week 1 they would all go into cardiac arrest. trust me.

we have the forklift and manpower ready and available!

zezuz · PostAug 24, 2006#2162006-08-24T18:45+00:00

stp1975 wrote:but at week 1 they would all go into cardiac arrest. trust me.

It's true. I'm sure you would hear their dying screams for blocks.

We should take another poll once a few more people move in to the Gaslight Condos. The alderman did say that the city would remove the barriers altogether if > 50% of the 4200 block voted to do so (which, IMO, is much better than relocating them to Sarah).

stlmizzoutiger · PostAug 24, 2006#2172006-08-24T22:12+00:00

stp1975 wrote:good idea......

but at week 1 they would all go into cardiac arrest. trust me.

we have the forklift and manpower ready and available!

I have a couple good friends in the St. Louis City Police Department. I'm sure they could just happen to park their squad cars right next to your project while you guys use the forklifts to make it look like a city sanctioned job

tb1000 · PostAug 25, 2006#2182006-08-25T00:06+00:00

Someone I know just moved into a townhouse in Gaslight Square. It's a very nice place and has a lot of room. Very cool area.

Alex Ihnen · PostAug 25, 2006#2192006-08-25T13:25+00:00

I've worked up this simple diagram to show how we can move the barricades: who's in?!?!

debaliviere · PostAug 25, 2006#2202006-08-25T13:39+00:00

Ihnen wrote:I've worked up this simple diagram to show how we can move the barricades: who's in?!?!

Outstanding work. One question: do we have to wear diapers while moving the barracades?

MattnSTL · PostAug 25, 2006#2212006-08-25T14:33+00:00

^Because I'd rather do it really old school and just go naked.

suburban lou · PostAug 25, 2006#2222006-08-25T17:34+00:00

trent · PostAug 25, 2006#2232006-08-25T19:33+00:00

Ihnen is moving up my list of favorite posters. We need more comedy on these forums.

moorlander · PostAug 25, 2006#2242006-08-25T20:21+00:00

Ihnen wrote:I've worked up this simple diagram to show how we can move the barricades: who's in?!?!

now thats funny

framer · PostAug 26, 2006#2252006-08-26T04:47+00:00

Was that post from Ihnen or Imhotep?

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