Renaissance Place at Grand

arch city · PostApr 13, 2005#12005-04-13T00:24+00:00

This could easily go in the Central Corridor or North St. Louis residential forums. I chose to put it in this forum.

Phase I of the $107 million project has an estimated completion date of Spring 2005 for 158 multi-family rental units, ranging from one-bedroom garden apartments to five-bedroom townhouses.

The nearly four decade old Blumeyer public housing complex is turning into housing that when completed will result in some 800 new homes, 500 of which will be for lease and the remaining 300 available for purchase.

The tall residential building looming in the background will be history. I didn't get as many pictures as I wanted because for the most part streets within the project were blocked off.

MattnSTL · PostApr 13, 2005#22005-04-13T00:56+00:00

I may add some. I was by there last week during a break in classes, and took a bunch of pics too. It looks pretty good in general, but I don't like how all these new developments are going with the enclosed center with parking lots and all vinyl in the back. They look ugly from anywhere but the front. It is better than what was there before though.

smsplanstu · PostApr 13, 2005#32005-04-13T04:07+00:00

McCormack Baron Ragan? My guess of the developer.

moog rogue · PostApr 13, 2005#42005-04-13T05:00+00:00

Is this the same project?

http://www.mccormackbaron.com/HTML/stl.html

MattnSTL · PostApr 13, 2005#52005-04-13T12:57+00:00

Yes, Mcormack Baron salazaar.

PostApr 13, 2005#62005-04-13T12:59+00:00

And no, Murphy Park is another project.

smsplanstu · PostApr 13, 2005#72005-04-13T18:26+00:00

I found this when searching for Grand Center development on altavista.com

Altman-Charter Turns-Over First Parcel Of Grand Center Development - 10/5/2004

Altman-Charter Company announced today that it has turned over the first parcel of the Renaissance Place at Grand, a multi-year project to transform the nearly four-decade old Blumeyer Public Housing Complex in St. Louis, MO. Altman-Charter specializes in the planning, design, and construction of senior housing and urban redevelopment projects.p>

The $17 million dollar project is being constructed for McCormack Barron Salazar, a nationwide firm known for its affordable housing and market-driven residential projects in urban areas. This is the first phase a $107 million dollar long-term strategy to help revitalize the Grand Center Arts & Entertainment District being developed by McCormack Barron Salazar and the St. Louis Housing Authority.

The original Blumeyer Housing Development has been torn down and will be replaced with a mixed-income, intergenerational community with 158 units housed in 48 different buildings in phase I. Floor plans will include townhouses and apartments, dubbed ?garden units?, ranging from 2-5 bedrooms. A community center with a pool, fitness center, and meeting areas is also included in the plans.

The agreement between Altman-Charter and the developer is comprised of two separate contracts to handle public improvements and building construction respectively. Due to the aging infrastructure of the area, Altman-Charter is poised to meet the challenges of replacing the decaying utility systems and roads by staffing one supervisor to oversee the site development and one to oversee the building construction.

Final project completion date is set for December of 2004.

Altman-Charter is a Mid-West firm based in St. Louis who specializes in the planning, design, and construction management of senior living and senior care facilities. Our responsive and experienced team has been building continuum care retirement communities (CCRC) for over 25 years and is a leader in the industry. Our business is built not only upon knowledge, professionalism, skill, and experience; but also upon a commitment to personal service for each client. Through close coordination between customers and project teams, we deliver the project exactly as you want; on time and onbudget

soulardd · PostApr 13, 2005#82005-04-13T20:45+00:00

Is this project going to be low income housing? I read the "mixed income" part but what does that mean?

MattnSTL · PostApr 13, 2005#92005-04-13T21:05+00:00

Exactly what it sounds like. Some units are subsidized completely, some partially, some are at normal market rate. Just like Murphey Park, King Louis Square, and any of the other Hope VI developments.

urbanstlouis · PostOct 12, 2005#102005-10-12T15:38+00:00

<A HREF="http://www.mayorslay.com/news/display.a ... enaissance Place Phase II Ground-breaking</A>

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Wednesday, October 12, 2005

Renaissance Place is a mixed-income residential neighborhood being built on the site of the old Blumeyer public housing project. The public/private-ly financed, $100 million Renaissance Place neighborhood will be finished in 2008.

<A HREF="http://www.mayorslay.com/news/display.a ... 206">Photo capturing the ground-breaking of Phase II</A>

arch city · PostOct 12, 2005#112005-10-12T17:27+00:00

A sister just moved into the complex (Phase I). She loves it. Her unit is very nice and has lots of amenities. She says there are college students as well as a good mixture of people from various socio-economic backgrounds.

Glad to see Phase II taking off.

MattnSTL · PostOct 12, 2005#122005-10-12T18:21+00:00

^Good to hear there is a good mix of people, should keep it stable. The designs are plain, but not too bad. Better than some of the stuff that has been put up at the former Darste-Webbe. Still, less use of vinyll would have been better.

framer · PostFeb 25, 2006#132006-02-25T05:14+00:00

Has anyone noticed this new apartment development? It stretches for several blocks along the North side of Delmar, between Grand and Compton. Its really quite nice looking. I'm not sure if its market-rate or subsidized, or a combination of both. It was developed by McCormack/Barron.

brickandmortar · PostFeb 25, 2006#142006-02-25T05:23+00:00

I guess it is north of Delmar... kind of confusing

framer · PostFeb 27, 2006#152006-02-27T07:22+00:00

Sorry, I didn't think to look in the Northside section for this topic. Now that I've found it, I'm glad to learn all the vital stats.

It sure is a nice looking development. Another piece of the urban puzzle falls into place.