^ just what we need! another empty corner!
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And there's already a community garden on McPherson. MOAR BUILDINGS, PLEASE.urban_dilettante wrote:^ just what we need! another empty corner!
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Whio's paying for this? Funds should not be expended on buying perfectly functioning and adequately maintained buildings to demolish for green space. Especially when there's a very green empty lot one block south and the Four Corners park/playground one block north, and there's already a two lot community garden on the block.
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^ WashU.... they also own the two corner properties on the other side of the street.
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I hope they will tear those two down as well...and build something new. Des Peres really needs a shot in the arm. It's one of the weak spots in an otherwise great neighborhood.roger wyoming II wrote:^ WashU.... they also own the two corner properties on the other side of the street.
I've always wondered why nothing has been proposed for the empty lot at the NW corner of Pershing & Des Peres. Pretty sure an apartment building once stood there, but for decades it's been empty, little more than an underused, unofficial parklet. With a direct connection to the Forest Park pedestrian overpass, walking distance to the Skinker blue line Metro station, and close proximity to Wash U., it's amazing to me that developers don't see the dollar signs.
How many units do you think could fit on that lot?
I notice all the proposed and under construction apt buildings in town have many.
I doubt the neighborhood would favor one more than three stories there.
I notice all the proposed and under construction apt buildings in town have many.
I doubt the neighborhood would favor one more than three stories there.
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Here you go, Des Peres looking from (just south of) Pershing north toward Waterman. Notice that the apartment building and two houses on Waterman are unchanged today. But the west side of Pershing was a ravine. And the building to its west has been replaced.stlgasm wrote:I've always wondered why nothing has been proposed for the empty lot at the NW corner of Pershing & Des Peres.
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Part of me wishes there was still a river there instead of a street.
Except for the flooding.
Except for the flooding.
Part of me wishes there was still a street there, instead of a cul de sac.Presbyterian wrote:Part of me wishes there was still a river there instead of a street.
^ At that point in time, Ravine is a kind word to use considering it looks pretty much like a ditch that was turning into a dumping ground.
Can certainly understand from the viewpoint of flooding and sanitary reasons why so many creeks and rivers became ditches or covered over during that period. However, Imagine if someone had someone had the vision or were ahead of their time to have kept River Des Peres in its natural state by introducing natural buffer zone. The greenways would have been awesome
Can certainly understand from the viewpoint of flooding and sanitary reasons why so many creeks and rivers became ditches or covered over during that period. However, Imagine if someone had someone had the vision or were ahead of their time to have kept River Des Peres in its natural state by introducing natural buffer zone. The greenways would have been awesome
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And provided the water was clean, it would be cool to have a place in the heart of the city to go kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, etc.Presbyterian wrote:Part of me wishes there was still a river there instead of a street.
Except for the flooding.
5766 Pershing by X3. Too skinny methinks. The lot is 33' wide. This design feels more appropriate for a 25' lot.
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A nice story about growing up in the neighborhood 1920s-30s on page 7 of the Times of Skinker DeBaliviere.
http://sdtimes.org/files/Download/SD_Times2014_11.pdf
http://sdtimes.org/files/Download/SD_Times2014_11.pdf
What used to be at DeGiverville and DeBaliviere. OMG not enough parking!
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Buy this house! 5859 DeGiverville. Resurrected from a fire thanks to the hero rehabber and HTCs and Neighborhood Preservation Tax Credits. No, I have no personal financial interest in its sale.
https://www.coldwellbankerhomes.com/mo/ ... _11356047/
https://www.coldwellbankerhomes.com/mo/ ... _11356047/
5766 Pershing
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^ interesting front porch/entryway. I think I like this better than some of the UIC product with all siding on side; dislike e,g, that one in FPSE on the corner of Newstead and (Gibson?).
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^^^ the house looks good. not crazy about the gigantic gap between it and it's neighbor. the entrance should be on the other side.