So, what brings you here?
Was searching the net for some local STL forums, this one looked interesting. So here I am. Or did you mean STL? Ex's job moved us out here from CT 10 years ago, decided to stay for the friendships I've made since I've been here.
What part of the STL are you from?
Originally lived in Florissant, just recently moved to JeffCo in Herculaneum. Working on saving to get back closer to STL.
How old are you?
28
What do you do, or study?
Social media & marketing, some freelance writing and web design.
(The Ultimate St Louis "Get to Know You" question) What High School did you go to ?
Not an STL one!
Hi all, I just joined the board. I was born in and grew up in St. Louis and attended the now defunct Grover Cleveland Senior High School, graduating in 1969.
After many years away, it's time to start thinking about retirement. I guess I'm the only person on the internet who is exploring the idea of moving back to St. Louis because I've found precious little about it.
So, what brings you here?
A career opportunity in a somewhat arcane profession gave me the opportunity to return home after for the first time since being a teenager.
What part of the STL are you from?
Originally City of St. Charles, now TBD
How old are you?
mid 30s
What do you do, or study?
I solve odd problems for hire.
What do you want to learn about St. Louis?
Everything. How to make it awesome and cohesive.
I studied History, and I am soon returning for a Master's in Geography. I am currently in New Mexico (about to complete my enlistment in the Army).
What do you want to learn about St. Louis?
While I actively follow several Saint Louis blogs and websites (NextSTL included), I always need more information about the developments going on back home.
^ Welcome! Perhaps the site could benefit from your geography skills - we're always looking at new and interesting ways to map the STL region in order to understand issues as varied as race, transportation and vacancy. If you have ideas or are interested, I can be reached at alex@nextstl.com
I was directed here by a contact from a local business on Cherokee. It was by far the best tip I received to date.
What part of the STL are you from?
Born in South County, spent my 20's in Soulard/Downtown and am now in the 44 - Jamieson area.
How old are you?
30½
What do you do, or study?
I am the executive director of Saint Louis FORWARD, a non profit whose mission is promoting sustainability in the Saint Louis MSA. After taking a look at the site and these boards, I am more confident then ever that we can build Saint Louis into a greater city then it ever was before. Saint Louis Olympics in 2022? With your help anything is possible.
What do you want to learn about St. Louis?
Its not what, its who. Cities are populated and run by people. People decide what laws are on the books, people decide the name of streets, people keep the lights on. I want to meet people, learn from people and dream of growing together as a people.
Our media outlets are still under construction, but you can go ahead and bookmark http://www.saintlouisforward.org and check us out on Facebook and Twitter @stlfwd.
What brings you here? long time browser, first time poster, there are lots of good conversations on here worth engaging in and contributing to and i hope to add value to those
What part of the STL are you from? city
How old are you? 30something
What do you do, or study? sports, cities, game theory & strategy, real estate, politics, business, history, conspiracy, inertia, complacency, potential
What do you want to learn about St. Louis? more and more, there's a lot of great opportunity and very interesting history here to be uncovered
I've been a long time fan of nextSTL on Facebook and Twitter. Really have no good excuses for it taking so long for me to finally register here..
What part of the STL are you from?
Roots in U. City and Lafayette Square growing up, then moved out West/West Coast for 15 years. Been back about 10 years now and a proud Dogtown resident/homeowner.
How old are you?
37
What do you do, or study?
Recently laid-off from corporate America and taking some careful time to make sure the next stop is the "right" stop. Thinking that won't be corporate America.. So, as far as what I "do," that has included blogging and entrenching myself in learning photography. Most of that subject matter being St. Louis (find some of it here http://www.flickr.com/photos/41534509@N02/)
What do you want to learn about St. Louis?
I hate apathy. I'd like to connect with others like myself who love this city but at the same time think this city can do much better. I'm into the historical past of this city as well as uniting to found a stronger, progressive future.
So, what brings you here?
- I've lurked this message board for YEARS, just finally decided to become a more active member. A lot of good conversations and ideas floating around on the site. Just wanted to me more involved with it. lol What part of the STL are you from?
- Currently living in Florissant, but I'm from the Baden/Walnut Park Area primarily. Have lived in the University City and Maplewood areas as well. How old are you?
- 28 years old...will be 29 next month though. What do you do, or study?
- Graduated from Southeast Missouri State University in Business Administration, currently working in the accounting field. What do you want to learn about St. Louis?
- The city is one of my passions, so I'm just looking to learn any and everything I can about the city.
So, what brings you here?
Well I discovered this website about 3 years ago TODAY! I am addicted to this forum like a DRUG. So I decided to make my own acct.! I seriously visit this page during school in the library EVERY DAY.
What part of the STL are you from?
I lived in Wildwood! However I love the City! So much more than Wildwood! However my dad's job resulted in me moving away from our beloved city, to Sioux Falls, SD (Trust me it is as bad as it sounds!)
How old are you?
I am 15! POSSIBLY the youngest person on the forum!
What do you do, or study?
Erm..High School!
What do you want to learn about St. Louis?
Well since I am away from the cultured awesomeness of The STL and I love Urban Redevelopment, I would really love to keep in touch with the marvelous culture that is Saint Louis!
Well, so no one will be offering to take either of you out for a drink. No big deal. Thank you for loving this city. And for the record, I too read every day for years before finally getting a login.
Never noticed this forum until this morning. My apologies for taking so long to introduce myself...
So, what brings you here?
I enjoyed reading the articles on NextSTL, then I got bored one day and decided to read the message board, then I felt the need to post.
What part of the STL are you from?
Grew up in St. Charles, currently living downtown. (I've also lived in West Lafayette, IN, Edwardsville, IL, and Kansas City, MO).
How old are you?
- 28.
What do you do, or study?
- I'm a pharmacist at SLU Hospital for two more weeks, then I will be moving to Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL.
What do you want to learn about St. Louis?
- I grew up loving the city and not understanding why my family or anyone for that matter would want to live in St. Charles. As soon as I got my driver's license I was in the city 3-4 nights per week and I moved to downtown as soon as I was able to. Since living here I have become more passionate than ever about my city and I think this forum (and website)is a great place to learn about goings on in the city that traditional news sources don't always cover, to meet like minded people, and to learn how to get involved in the renaissance of St. Louis.
What's good NextStL community. Just a quick intro before I start giving my two cents on various topics. I've been a long time stalker of this forum. It always amazed me how much information is on the internet but whenever I was bored and looking for something to read I could never find anything interesting. So when I cam across the NestSTL forum I was immediatly hooked. I didn't even know I was into architecture and the built environment until I started reading. As I stated earlier, I always read the column but never felt the need to jump on because it seemed like every time I formulated an opinion on a topic someone would make the very point I was thinking. However recently I've noticed a lot of regulor posters no longer are as active, so here is my shot. For the record. I was born in St. Louis, moved to U-City at age 4 and graduated through U-City's school district in 1991. As soon as I was able, I moved back into the city (which I love) and lived in four different locations from north to south over a 15 year period. I moved to Ferguson only because I got married, had a child and couldn't afford private schools at the time. Had St. Louis been in a better place I would have never left. Never-the-less, I love St. Louis, especially the city and can't wait to move back. On to the next one Peace!
So, what brings you here?
I love St. Louis and I think the coming decades will either restore it to former glory or resign it to marginality... I want to help make the former a reality.
What part of the STL are you from?
Born in Ferguson, grew up in Clayton, now live in the CWE
How old are you?
27 this coming Monday
What do you do, or study?
Municipal Administration (MPPA UMSL, BA Econ MU)
What do you want to learn about St. Louis?
Everything - It's such a unique place to live and work and has such a large part in our nations history.
So, what brings you here?
My fiancé and I bought a house in Tower Grove Heights this spring- I love our neighborhood and the city as a whole, and I want to contribute to the good things that are happening in the city.
What part of the STL are you from?
I grew up in Godfrey, IL, but now I'm living in Tower Grove Heights
How old are you?
I'll be 26 in a couple weeks
What do you do, or study?
I work for a big rivers research center in Alton called the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center - I work to advance the sustainability of large rivers and act as an interface between researchers and the pubic, among other admin duties at the center.
What do you want to learn about St. Louis?
Whatever I can.
"Northside Neighbor" here. First time poster. Glad to have found this place. Just wondering, is there much representation of northsiders here at UrbanSTL?
Peace!