urbanSTL

I am pretty sure this development, at least last month, was going ahead with no pre sales. However, I am sure that they may have private sales. I am erring on the field of dreams school of thought here, and i believe that once this project has some semblance of an actual tower, sales will be more publicized. If you look at the roberts lofts on the plaza, until a few months ago their website was very limited, but i think once they have the product established they tend to do more of a public campaign.

I happen to know the guy that designed the poster, and you dont commision something like that if you dont think you have a viable product.



Please feel free to rip me to pieces... this is my first post and like a good debate.

Thanks Mattnst,l

But how did you figure out my super difficult screename.

In response to Grover...

Thanks for the comments. Through my line of work, i am t least 60 % confident that this project will be a success. I was just trying to stir the pot a little.



I will try to keep posting as i have some cool info regarding a lot of the projects, but i need to make sure i can write the info on the forum first as certain developers may not be too happy with what i digress... unless i sneakily give mattnstl some info.

Roberts Brothers Properties taking the LEED



St. Louis, MO., October 24, 2007 - U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced today that the expansion of the Roberts Companies corporate offices will receive Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) GOLD Certification. The expansion completes the third story of the Victor Roberts Building at 1408 N. Kingshighway, St. Louis MO. 63113.



The tactics used in this environmentally conscious expansion mirror the Roberts Companies goal to continue to expand its efforts of meeting higher energy efficiency and environmental standards.



The expansion will make the second Roberts development completed to meet the GOLD certification standard of the USGBC’s LEED Rating System.



Concluded in January 2007, the expansion comprises 12,000 square feet and holds 18 offices, three staterooms, restrooms, a kitchen and a copy room. Automatic shutoffs for lighting, bamboo flooring, optimized energy performance equipment and appliances, HVAC, and low-emitting paint, sealants and adhesives are some of the modifications that make this area “green.”



The Roberts Tower Sales Center, located at 901 Locust, was the first to receive LEED GOLD certification in April 2007. This Sales Center serves as the marketing and education center for Roberts Tower, located at 411 N. 8th Street.



Roberts Tower is the first new construction in Downtown St. Louis designed to achieve LEED GOLD certification. Comprised of commercial/retail/hotel space and luxury residences, Roberts Tower will offer the ultimate in metropolitan living. Residents will have direct access to the amenities of the adjoining Roberts Mayfair - A Wyndham Historic Hotel. Features of Roberts Tower will include personal concierge service, valet and a full-range of design options consisting of sustainable materials and energy savings appliances. Completion of Roberts Tower is slated for 2009.



Additionally, Roberts Place Homes, 26 new single family homes in the Visitation Historic District, are being built to the green standard based on the NAHB Model Green Home Building Guidelines. The first two display homes were completed in summer 2007 and the rest are being built as they are purchased.





Story Created: Oct 24, 2007 at 9:02 AM CST



Story Updated: Oct 29, 2007 at 3:45 PM CST



Source

Are they usings caissons literally ?



http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caisson_(engineering)



or deep foundation / piers, and if so how far down before it's wet?