Laclede Power Bldg Trailhead Center and Rootwad Park

metzgda · PostSep 13, 2007#512007-09-13T19:43+00:00

This is really good news. From MayorSlay.com...

Metropolitan Design is proposing the $11.7 million renovation of the Laclede Power House Building, formerly owned by TrailNet. Metropolitan would move its companies, now located in Maplewood, to the building, and TrailNet would realize both its original desire for offices in the building and the use of the building as a trailhead for the riverfront bike trail. If it is built, the trailhead structure is expected to include a bicycle sales and repair shop. In addition, Metropolitan is proposing a concert venue and restaurant in the 75,000 sq. ft. space. If the developers are able to secure commitments for the concert venue and restaurant in time for the scheduled public hearing, the development could be approved for a TIF of up to $2.2 million.

Alex Ihnen · PostSep 13, 2007#522007-09-13T19:45+00:00

metzgda wrote:This is really good news. From MayorSlay.com...

Metropolitan Design is proposing the $11.7 million renovation of the Laclede Power House Building, formerly owned by TrailNet. Metropolitan would move its companies, now located in Maplewood, to the building, and TrailNet would realize both its original desire for offices in the building and the use of the building as a trailhead for the riverfront bike trail. If it is built, the trailhead structure is expected to include a bicycle sales and repair shop. In addition, Metropolitan is proposing a concert venue and restaurant in the 75,000 sq. ft. space. If the developers are able to secure commitments for the concert venue and restaurant in time for the scheduled public hearing, the development could be approved for a TIF of up to $2.2 million.

Rock on! Here comes the No-Bro neighborhood!

the central scrutinizer · PostSep 13, 2007#532007-09-13T19:52+00:00

It is a really cool building.

moorlander · PostSep 13, 2007#542007-09-13T20:14+00:00

I can't wait to see this building cleaned up.

This is the building with the smoke stacks right?

the central scrutinizer · PostSep 13, 2007#552007-09-13T20:18+00:00

bpe235 wrote:I can't wait to see this building cleaned up.

This is the building with the smoke stacks right?

No. That building is still in use. This is a little triangular building across the street. Behind Al's.

Alex Ihnen · PostSep 13, 2007#562007-09-13T20:19+00:00

? I thought it was this one: (from earlier in the thread)

the central scrutinizer · PostSep 13, 2007#572007-09-13T20:21+00:00

Grover wrote:? I thought it was this one: (from earlier in the thread)

No. Unless there are two buildings in play that I don't know about. I'm pretty sure UE (Laclede?) still uses that building.

debaliviere · PostSep 13, 2007#582007-09-13T20:21+00:00

^

That's the Ashley Power Plant building.

Here's the building in question:

Alex Ihnen · PostSep 13, 2007#592007-09-13T20:23+00:00

Indeed - sorry. Here's a rather small rendering of the actual project:

the central scrutinizer · PostSep 13, 2007#602007-09-13T20:23+00:00

DeBaliviere wrote:^

That's the Ashley Power Plant building.

Here's the building in question:

Exactly. A really cool building.

moorlander · PostSep 13, 2007#612007-09-13T20:24+00:00

All this time I was picturing the wrong building! Well, I can't wait for

ashley to clean up her power plant. That building is Awesome, but needs a bath like no other.

Alex Ihnen · PostSep 13, 2007#622007-09-13T20:25+00:00

Now THIS is the building I would love to develop into entertainment, condos, etc. etc. etc.:

debaliviere · PostSep 13, 2007#632007-09-13T20:27+00:00

^

Kinda like in Baltimore:

Alex Ihnen · PostSep 13, 2007#642007-09-13T20:28+00:00

Indeed - isn't Baltimore a Cordish project??

wheelscomp · PostSep 14, 2007#652007-09-14T03:36+00:00

framer · PostSep 14, 2007#662007-09-14T04:27+00:00

Wow, this is great news (the St. Louis project). Another mid-sized business moving Downtown. Another awsome building put back to use. Another link in the Riverfront Trail.

westendresident · PostJan 11, 2008#672008-01-11T16:14+00:00

Join us for Eagle Days at the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge

Trailnet, the Missouri Department of Conservation, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the City of Madison, Illinois are hosting Eagle Days at the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge on January 19-20, 2008 from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm.

Activities Include:

Eagle education program repeated every 20 minutes, 10:00 am - 2:40 pm

Educational exhibits at the Illinois entrance including replica of boat used by Lewis & Clark

Spotting scopes on the Bridge for close-up views

Lewis & Clark re-enactors and their encampment

www.trailnet.org

malone · PostMar 01, 2008#682008-03-01T21:43+00:00

Just got done with a great ride from downtown to the Chain of Rocks Bridge. Why does the wind always blow from the south? Better question, why do I never think of it as I'm riding north?

Bigger issue, not much progress has been made with the Laclede Building "trailhead". Any news?

subtropikal · PostJun 24, 2008#692008-06-24T23:10+00:00

Hi, does anyone know the history of this building at the southern end of the Riverfront Trail?

zink · PostJun 24, 2008#702008-06-24T23:35+00:00

^ Looks like the Hulk used to live there.

magnatron · PostJun 25, 2008#712008-06-25T04:32+00:00

zink wrote:^ Looks like the Hulk used to live there.

Actually it was the Kool Aid Man

moorlander · PostJul 05, 2009#722009-07-05T17:50+00:00

A spark on north riverfront

By Christopher Boyce

ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH

07/03/2009

ST. LOUIS — The barren blocks along downtown's north riverfront offer little to suggest redevelopment is just around the corner.

The Laclede Power building, the signature building in the area, has been vacant since the 1970s, when it was last used as an electric distribution facility. Surrounded by abandoned brick structures and empty lots, this section of riverfront is almost barren of human traffic.

And yet, modest reinvestment is under way.

http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/busine ... enDocument

debaliviere · PostJul 07, 2009#732009-07-07T14:35+00:00

As I blogged yesterday, this part of the article is ridiculous:

Some developers, however, are skeptical that the historically desolate area is ready for a quick revival. They cite the recession's impact on investment capital, access issues into the area and previous failed ventures.

After all, it's not as though similar projects haven't been tried in downtown, said Jeffrey Hawley, president of Block Hawley Commercial Real Estate Services in Chesterfield. St. Louis Centre, for example, which opened with great fanfare in 1985, is now shuttered. And Union Station, also remodeled with great hype, continues to struggle.

Meanwhile, more recent initiatives such as the Bottle District and Ballpark Village are not dead, but they have been delayed and still aren't off the ground.

"People have been trying to do something there for a long time," Hawley said. "You've got to grow it over years. You don't just go in, plant a seed and the next day find a million people living downtown."

the count · PostSep 04, 2009#742009-09-04T05:51+00:00

Bob Cassilly has been working on the park next to the Laclede Power Building. You have to give it to him. He gets stuff done.

PICS

southcitygent · PostSep 04, 2009#752009-09-04T20:25+00:00

However I hate the fact that the bike path through this park is gravel, many times its too muddy to ride though. I wish they would pave it.

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