PostApr 11, 2025#251
It better be called High & Dry.STLrainbow wrote: ↑Apr 11, 2025I'm hearing the region's first dispensary/car wash combo.
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Construction has also FINALLY begun on The Sovereign
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I also think the building renovation across the street that Midtown Church did turned out well.dylank wrote: ↑Apr 14, 2025dirt moving at cardinal & washington
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3201 Locust has finally been put up for sale by Washington Tabernacle. They are hurting for money to fix their building so they are finally giving up on the demolition by neglect on the important structure.
Sigh
StlToday - St. Louis treasurer considers new parking garage in Midtown near SLU
https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/gov ... 52d8a.html
StlToday - St. Louis treasurer considers new parking garage in Midtown near SLU
https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/gov ... 52d8a.html
Ah yes, trusted source on parking demand… the treasurer
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Plan to buy Midtown St. Louis parking lots is on hold.
https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/gov ... 24e5e.html
The whole thing smells like a back door deal between the Treasurer and property owner. Treasurers office shouldn't be in the parking business. Simple as that. Not a single piece of evidence could be provided that would justify this deal or the Treasurers involvement in deciding where parking goes.
First, there is a parking garage across the street with low occupancy. Second, developers will build parking if they need parking. Third, who are these developers and why are they working with the Treasurers office? Why would SLDC not be involved if true? Finally, why is the only evidence the property owner who is setting the price.
https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/gov ... 24e5e.html
The whole thing smells like a back door deal between the Treasurer and property owner. Treasurers office shouldn't be in the parking business. Simple as that. Not a single piece of evidence could be provided that would justify this deal or the Treasurers involvement in deciding where parking goes.
First, there is a parking garage across the street with low occupancy. Second, developers will build parking if they need parking. Third, who are these developers and why are they working with the Treasurers office? Why would SLDC not be involved if true? Finally, why is the only evidence the property owner who is setting the price.
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This isn't going to happen for many reasons but there is no relationship between Layne and property owner. Also, the fact that a privately owned garage across the street has low occupancy is irrelevant.addxb2 wrote: ↑Nov 14, 2025Plan to buy Midtown St. Louis parking lots is on hold.
https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/gov ... 24e5e.html
The whole thing smells like a back door deal between the Treasurer and property owner. Treasurers office shouldn't be in the parking business. Simple as that. Not a single piece of evidence could be provided that would justify this deal or the Treasurers involvement in deciding where parking goes.
First, there is a parking garage across the street with low occupancy. Second, developers will build parking if they need parking. Third, who are these developers and why are they working with the Treasurers office? Why would SLDC not be involved if true? Finally, why is the only evidence the property owner who is setting the price.
Because isn't parking money the treasurers and nobody is allowed to see the ledgers? Am I remembering things incorrectly?addxb2 wrote: ↑Nov 14, 2025Plan to buy Midtown St. Louis parking lots is on hold.
https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/gov ... 24e5e.html
The whole thing smells like a back door deal between the Treasurer and property owner. Treasurers office shouldn't be in the parking business. Simple as that. Not a single piece of evidence could be provided that would justify this deal or the Treasurers involvement in deciding where parking goes.
First, there is a parking garage across the street with low occupancy. Second, developers will build parking if they need parking. Third, who are these developers and why are they working with the Treasurers office? Why would SLDC not be involved if true? Finally, why is the only evidence the property owner who is setting the price.
Market occupancy is relevant when building anything. If I recall, I read an article that stated the bonds would be paid off by parking revenue. Revenue is tied to occupancy.dbInSouthCity wrote: ↑Nov 14, 2025This isn't going to happen for many reasons but there is no relationship between Layne and property owner. Also, the fact that a privately owned garage across the street has low occupancy is irrelevant.addxb2 wrote: ↑Nov 14, 2025Plan to buy Midtown St. Louis parking lots is on hold.
https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/gov ... 24e5e.html
The whole thing smells like a back door deal between the Treasurer and property owner. Treasurers office shouldn't be in the parking business. Simple as that. Not a single piece of evidence could be provided that would justify this deal or the Treasurers involvement in deciding where parking goes.
First, there is a parking garage across the street with low occupancy. Second, developers will build parking if they need parking. Third, who are these developers and why are they working with the Treasurers office? Why would SLDC not be involved if true? Finally, why is the only evidence the property owner who is setting the price.
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I meant it as it’s low occupancy by design, SLU doesn’t open it for just anybody to park there.
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There is a liquor license application up in the windows of the old Small Change space
Also 3201 Locust Street now has a professional listing which means the church is really trying to move it. Only 700k!
Also 3201 Locust Street now has a professional listing which means the church is really trying to move it. Only 700k!
About skipped a beat thinking you meant small change in benton park. I'm assuming you mean Small Batch. Great news.
Also delighted to see the church moving on from this. Every time I go to UCBC over the years it's been a head scratcher.
Also delighted to see the church moving on from this. Every time I go to UCBC over the years it's been a head scratcher.
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Craft Breweries Struggle as Sales and Appetites Wane
Once the darling of the alcohol industry, small-batch beer makers are shutting down because of increased competition and flagging interest.
https://archive.is/GNGiJ#selection-479.0-483.139
Once the darling of the alcohol industry, small-batch beer makers are shutting down because of increased competition and flagging interest.
https://archive.is/GNGiJ#selection-479.0-483.139
What's the deal with this? 3040 Washington Avenue. Small building was demo'd for this... but it looks to have stopped construction at this point.
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^ It may be foundation related; iirc a permit was issued for foundation repair not too long ago. Hopefully just a hiccup.
On the Feb 11 Board of Adjustment agenda
APPEAL #11999 – Appeal filed by Obsidian Bran, c/o Kristin Kendrick of JEMA Architecture Firm, from the determination of the Building Commissioner in the denial of a building permit, authorizing the Petitioner to make interior and exterior alterations for an automotive adaptation shop (historic vehicles to electric vehicles) with cigar/wine bar, per plans (zoning only), at 2831-35 Olive St. WARD 11 #AB-587268-25 ZONE: "H" - Area Commercial District
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A $0 zoning-only building permit application was summitted Sep 10, 2025. Property taxes for 2024 and 2025, $26,287.11, have not been paid.
APPEAL #11999 – Appeal filed by Obsidian Bran, c/o Kristin Kendrick of JEMA Architecture Firm, from the determination of the Building Commissioner in the denial of a building permit, authorizing the Petitioner to make interior and exterior alterations for an automotive adaptation shop (historic vehicles to electric vehicles) with cigar/wine bar, per plans (zoning only), at 2831-35 Olive St. WARD 11 #AB-587268-25 ZONE: "H" - Area Commercial District
A $0 zoning-only building permit application was summitted Sep 10, 2025. Property taxes for 2024 and 2025, $26,287.11, have not been paid.
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I don't hate this if it's done tastefully. Automotive Row is the perfect landing spot for concepts like this.