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PostMay 14, 2017#351

That construction at Russell and Longfellow in Compton Heights will likely be under much scrutiny. There are more than a few NIMBYs in these parts.

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PostMay 14, 2017#352

I'm really interested to see how they're gonna squeeze ten units onto that small lot at 4301 Maryland. And, of course, how the neighbors will react.

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PostMay 15, 2017#353

My bet is that at least half if not the majority will have access facing Boyle and the "main" front door is on Maryland.

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PostMay 15, 2017#354

Haven't seen a site plan, but it's usually surprising to see how many they can fit. Great development form for city infill, btw. Reminds me of this townhome project nearby:

https://nextstl.com/2015/10/townhomes-p ... ah-street/

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PostJun 18, 2017#356

Preliminary agenda for June. A wave of townhouses and mixes use construction. No demos so far....
https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/d ... 6-2017.pdf

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PostJun 23, 2017#357

Final -

Lots of infill in Soulard - Including a 3 story mixed use on Menard, where the contractors accidentally blew up the old corner storefront- Attached townhouses in Fox Park - and the usual "you put in the wrong windows/retaining wall"

By the way - go by 2330 S 12th and check out that renovation - Been past that building a hundred times never realized how cool it was til they started renovation - Hope they can figure out their roof deck and garage

https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/d ... 6-2017.pdf

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PostJul 14, 2017#359

Has anything been released on the Waterman proposal?

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PostJul 14, 2017#360

^ there's been so many infill proposals lately it's hard to remember which stuff we've heard about already and what we're seeing for the first time... like that one on Waterman.

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PostJul 14, 2017#361

Another huge mixed use building going down on MLK. Wish I had the resources to save some of these. Very depressing seeing an entire commercial corridor fall apart.

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PostJul 14, 2017#362

imran wrote:
Jul 13, 2017
Preliminary agenda for July:
https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/d ... 4-2017.pdf
what's with the demo's on Swan? new construction?

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PostJul 14, 2017#363

^ yeah; for four townhomes.... the design looks pretty good but I hate losing modest homes like that. Tough call.

http://www.parkcentraldevelopment.org/w ... 1-Swan.pdf

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PostJul 14, 2017#364

^ thanks. yeah, those are nice-looking town homes but the existing shotguns contribute some much-needed variety to the street scape (even more so with some fresh, bright paint). those three have a little bit of a New Orleansy vibe. that's one of the reasons i'm liking UIC's infill in Botanical Heights: color.

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PostJul 17, 2017#365

Any info on that mixed use in Soulard? That looks very promising to add to Russell.

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PostJul 21, 2017#366

ImprovSTL wrote:
Jul 17, 2017
Any info on that mixed use in Soulard? That looks very promising to add to Russell.
The final is up with the Soulard project - looks like density and mass are in keeping with the neighborhood - will add some additional storefronts to Russell


https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/d ... 2017-2.pdf

PostJul 21, 2017#367

beer city wrote:
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ImprovSTL wrote:
Jul 17, 2017
Any info on that mixed use in Soulard? That looks very promising to add to Russell.
The final is up with the Soulard project - looks like density and mass are in keeping with the neighborhood - will add some additional storefronts to Russell


https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/d ... 2017-2.pdf
Just reading through this - Looks like they recommending to keep the 3 frame buildings on Swan as "contributing" to the district and in their view "in good shape" - Would like to see that get overturned

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PostJul 21, 2017#368

final agenda
https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/d ... 2017-2.pdf

The houses on Swan add variety and interest to the nabe. The townhouse proposal (which I like) should ideally be built on one of the numerous vacant lots in the area.

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PostJul 22, 2017#369

I agree that I'd like to see that recommendation overturned and the three shotguns replaced. They have a certain charm, but they also look like they could use replacing.

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PostJul 22, 2017#370

All in all, I'd say it's a pretty nice batch of infill.

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PostJul 24, 2017#371

The Waterman proposal looks interesting. Does anyone have any other information about it?

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PostAug 19, 2017#372

https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/d ... 2017-2.pdf

Couple residential demo appeals looming on the august prelim agenda

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PostAug 19, 2017#373

imran wrote:
Aug 19, 2017
https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/d ... 2017-2.pdf

Couple residential demo appeals looming on the august prelim agenda
who the f*ck are these people that want to tear down perfectly good houses? for what? side yards? can't see the Missouri property b/c of all the vegetation, but the house on Virginia is in great condition. f*ck these people. seriously.

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PostAug 20, 2017#374

Good news for the built environment-- my bro, Randy Vines, has been appointed as the newest member of the Preservation Board by Mayor Krewson. He will also serve on the city's Planning Commission.

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PostAug 20, 2017#375

^That is fantastic news. Really good to hear it. He'll make a great member.

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