^ looks like some nice projects for sure.... you also don't see too many 4-family new construction these days like the proposal for Geyer in MH.
Next meeting Oct 26
No demolition requests
so far 
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https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/d ... 6-2015.pdf
No demolition requests
so far .https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/d ... 6-2015.pdf
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^ No demolition proposed? Unpossible!
Actually there are some pretty cool items in there.... three UIC infill homes, the Optimists project, and some cool National Register nominations, including the Crescent Building and one on N. Grand on the northern edge of Grand Center by Justine Peterson,
Actually there are some pretty cool items in there.... three UIC infill homes, the Optimists project, and some cool National Register nominations, including the Crescent Building and one on N. Grand on the northern edge of Grand Center by Justine Peterson,
To update, several individuals showed up to the meeting to protest the proposed demolition of the house on Maryland. The Board held off preliminary approval and recommended that MSD work with the neighborhood to find an acceptable solution.stlgasm wrote:Yeah, that'll happen... right.imran wrote:Next meeting 9/28
preliminary agenda here: https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/d ... 2015-2.pdf
demo alert
MSD wants to tear down a house and a commercial building for a 'pump station'. (no idea what that it). and this is just north of the fabulousgas station being built on boyle with complete disregard of the form based code.
Next meeting Nov 23
Here's the preliminary agenda:
https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/d ... 2015-2.pdf
The MSD pumping station strikes back!
Here's the preliminary agenda:
https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/d ... 2015-2.pdf
The MSD pumping station strikes back!
the final agenda is up with details
And the MSD proposal has disappeared again
https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/d ... 3-15-2.pdf
And the MSD proposal has disappeared again
https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/d ... 3-15-2.pdf
Preliminary agenda for the meeting in December
http://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/de ... 4-2015.pdf
One demo requested in Lafayette Square Historic District to create 'an outdoor area for apartment residents'
http://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/de ... 4-2015.pdf
One demo requested in Lafayette Square Historic District to create 'an outdoor area for apartment residents'
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^ The addition could go, but the main building looks like a nice candidate for rehab to me. We need more density not fluff green space. But that's a pretty powerful applicant for the demo, so we'll see.
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Why do you say that?roger wyoming II wrote:But that's a pretty powerful applicant for the demo, so we'll see.
I'm worried about the appeal of demo for the lovely corner commercial building on Gravois… The Archdiocese tends to get what it wants.
The final agenda for monday has posted
http://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/de ... -14-15.pdf
http://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/de ... -14-15.pdf
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Do you mean why I think the applicant is powerful? If so, he's a mega-connected developer based out of Columbia and big time political contributor.urban_dilettante wrote:Why do you say that?roger wyoming II wrote:But that's a pretty powerful applicant for the demo, so we'll see.
I'm worried about the appeal of demo for the lovely corner commercial building on Gravois… The Archdiocese tends to get what it wants.
http://business.missouri.edu/smith-inst ... jeff-smith
Agreed on the Gravois building.
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yep, that's what i meant. thanks for elaborating.roger wyoming II wrote:Do you mean why I think the applicant is powerful? If so, he's a mega-connected developer based out of Columbia and big time political contributor.urban_dilettante wrote:Why do you say that?roger wyoming II wrote:But that's a pretty powerful applicant for the demo, so we'll see.
I'm worried about the appeal of demo for the lovely corner commercial building on Gravois… The Archdiocese tends to get what it wants.
http://business.missouri.edu/smith-inst ... jeff-smith
Agreed on the Gravois building.
next meeting Jan 25
the preliminary agenda has posted:
http://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/de ... 5-2016.pdf
the MSD pumping station and Lafayette square demo strike back !
the preliminary agenda has posted:
http://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/de ... 5-2016.pdf
the MSD pumping station and Lafayette square demo strike back !
Final agenda for monday's meeting with renderings
http://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/de ... 5-2016.pdf
http://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/de ... 5-2016.pdf
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Tony Messenger covers the story:roger wyoming II wrote:urban_dilettante wrote:Why do you say that?roger wyoming II wrote:But that's a pretty powerful applicant for the demo, so we'll see.
he's a mega-connected developer based out of Columbia and big time political contributor.
http://business.missouri.edu/smith-inst ... jeff-smith.
http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/colu ... 5cc3e.html
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^ 5 attached single fam home infill in Benton Park sounds pretty sweet! (Plus two attached single fams in Laf Sq.) Keep the infill coming!
The Benton Park project looks great. I just wish they'd tear down the little white shack @ 2913 Indiana and extend this project one more house to the south.
Also good to see the Laf. Sq. Dolman in-fill continue to roll.
Also good to see the Laf. Sq. Dolman in-fill continue to roll.
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It's a shame MSD gets to knock over a beautiful three story 116 year old building in good repair in the Central West End. I mean, I trust experts to do their jobs, but there's got to be another spot for that.
I am quite suspicious about this proposal too. If you look at the plans there is an 'access road' and a parking pad. I have to question why it cannot be made more compact and not encroach on a perfectly fine historic house.
You can put as much fencing and shrubbery (read lipstick on a pig) you want but I probably would not want to live next to a pumping station. Apart from the visual awkwardness, wouldn't there be a constant humming or vibrations? I think it is going to negatively affect the property values on that block.
The 18th ward is significantly under-built/over-demolished already. There has to be a better location for this blight.
You can put as much fencing and shrubbery (read lipstick on a pig) you want but I probably would not want to live next to a pumping station. Apart from the visual awkwardness, wouldn't there be a constant humming or vibrations? I think it is going to negatively affect the property values on that block.
The 18th ward is significantly under-built/over-demolished already. There has to be a better location for this blight.
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Infrastructure in public spaces should get creative treatments more often like painted fire hydrants and brick towers over standpipes. The hidden oil dykes of LA usually have creative screens around them like fake building facades. I'm sure we could hide a pumping station better if we tried.
Preliminary agenda for March 28th meeting
https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/d ... 8-2016.pdf
https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/d ... 8-2016.pdf
Final agenda for monday's meeting
https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/d ... 8-2016.pdf
https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/d ... 8-2016.pdf