It's definitely better than what's there now. It's hard to tell because of the scale of the picture, but it doesn't look too much like a parking garage, which is nice. I like the signage as well.
I still think there should be a comprehensive study of downtown's parking needs, as garages that are not utilized as much could be ideal sites for new construction at some point.
I think this is a great idea. I'd like to know if there are any garages downtown that are half-full.
Mill204 wrote:^ No can do on 10th & Market. We need to preserve the green space there for a north-south greenway axis between the Gateway Mall and Chouteau Lake.
Good one.
You may think I'm joking, but I'm actually referencing one of the conceptual plans for the Chouteau Greenway.
olvidarte wrote:I took this this morning. The security guy's just been driving around seeing what's going on across the street.
So, the security guard is driving around a parking garage with available spaces...looking at the construction of another parking garage across the street. Awesome.
I posted this pic on my blog, but I'll post here, too.
It gives you an idea of how much parking we'll soon have in this part of DT. Granted, the garage in the foreground is for the FED and the public can't park there, but...
olvidarte wrote:I posted this pic on my blog, but I'll post here, too.
It gives you an idea of how much parking we'll soon have in this part of DT. Granted, the garage in the foreground is for the FED and the public can't park there, but...
I love how the Roberts Tower can be seen in the background.
Most of the work seems to be centered on the roof and the areas between the bridge and the building. The guy with the yellow on his jacket was using some sort some kind of machine on the roof...I couldn't tell what it was.
olvidarte wrote:Most of the work seems to be centered on the roof and the areas between the bridge and the building. The guy with the yellow on his jacket was using some sort some kind of machine on the roof...I couldn't tell what it was.
I just walked by, and it looks like a large chunk of the Washington Avenue skybridge's roof has been removed. Standing near the old entrance to the mall, you can see clear through.
That’s the word this afternoon from developer Amos Harris, who adds that the unloved skybridge over Washington Avenue should be gone by the end of June.
Now that all 3 projects (One City Centre, STL Centre, Dillard's) are under construction this corner will go from the worst to one of the best in Downtown. Every morning on the way to work I love pulling up and seeing all of the metro riders coming out of the station and walking to work. Now finally they will have something other than an abandoned mall and buildings to look at, shop at, eat at, work at, stay at, and hopefully we will see a few more commuters for the new tennants in 600 Washington.
Exciting times indeed for our city. If they start on the Kiel and the Library this year it will be a great year for st. Louis.
My Top 5 dream projects to start this year:
600 Washington/Dillards (Check)
Kiel Opera House
NorthSide Downtown West and North RiverFront
Ballpark Village
Arcade Building
Does anyone know how the skybridge over Washington Avenue is coming down? Based on the accounts I've read here, it sounds like construction crews will simply dismantle the thing. That will take much longer, of course, but I'm sure the goal is to minimize the impact on Washington Avenue.
I'm also curious if anyone has heard about when the skybridge to Macy's will be demolished, because as I understand it, that bridge is supposed to be removed as well.
While I'm disappointed about the parking garage, this area is still going to look so much better. It will be nice to see the stores formerly known as Famous-Barr and Stix Baer & Fuller without those unsightly bridges attached to them!
PD blog states that the skybridge wil be down by the end June. I think your correct, it will be dismantled. Maybe it should be a "Good Riddance street party at the end of June"
DTSTL wrote:There will be a demolishing party next Friday for the sky bridge.
Crap. I'm supposed to go to Kansas City next weekend.
I've been waiting for this celebration for years. DeBaliviere, myself, and other regulars of this forum have been talking about throwing a party for the demolition for what seems like a lifetime. At least the moment is finally approaching!
I am very excited for the completion of the upcoming parking garage triumvirate. Now the block will contain a plethora of parking choices for those carbon emitting gluttons with a fear of minimal exercise and poor people.
Clayco is really utilizing their scientific, engineering, and artistic talents for this fine example of economic development.
Shopping at Macy's today I got a little stiffy over the erection of our latest parking garage. Hopefully now, as Geisman says, we've reached the limit -- or rather did we eclipse our ideal twenty years ago?
Who knows? Maybe now suburbanites will finally visit downtown. Or rather we could stop repeating the same failed choices and focus upon what has worked and remains in infancy: neighborhood development (which would actually supply a customer base for downtown retail). Perhaps we should view our streets around 5PM and realize more people are within automobiles shooting for 64,55, 70, and 44 than actually utilizing the sidewalks. This should bring concern. Our alleged 12,000 residents needs to be tripled, yet residency remains subordinate to the laziness of suburban office workers and relativism within Rooms 200/230. Critics of "what works" obviously do not understand St. Louis or political constraints.
It's quite ironic that the failed suburban mall will now be replaced with parking, as that's the same use that killed the mall and downtown retail!
We need more political hacks in City Hall ensuring this type of progress continues. Perhaps, with the help of our innovative Vanguard Cabinet, soon we can compete with THF Boulevard instead of Clayton?
Doug wrote:We need more political hacks in City Hall ensuring this type of progress continues. Perhaps, with the help of our innovative Vanguard Cabinet, soon we can compete with THF Boulevard instead of Clayton?
