This is very hypothetical, as I don't see St. Louis getting an NBA team anytime soon, but if the city was to land one, would there be enough room in the Bottle District for a new arena that could be shared with the Blues?
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Yes but you would have to tear down the Church. I would rather see it on top of where the the current Post Office complex is next to Union Station. We could integrate its magnificent Market Street facade and entryway.
I would still rather have a fully rebuilt and thriving Old North + St. Louis Place + Jeff Vander Lou.
I would still rather have a fully rebuilt and thriving Old North + St. Louis Place + Jeff Vander Lou.
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Sounds like there is going to be a big construction push by the federal government (Goal of 3M new homes) if Harris wins... have to think this is an opportunity for the Northside or the entire city honestly. If this is a real possibility, you have to hope they can push McKee out if he still isn't interested...
I'd put the big asterisk on even if Harris does win, do Democrats retain control of the Senate and take back control of the house. The 25k down payment support also strikes me as a foolish policy which will hopefully not happen.
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The interest payments on our national debt have officially surpassed our defense budget. These handouts Kamala introduced yesterday will only add to that. Plus, her policies don’t work and will never work. Ask President Nixon. Sad that a good amount of the voting public doesn’t understand basic finance and economics. Instead, their heart flutters with glee when they hear the word “free” or “handout”.
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their heart flutters with glee when they hear the word “free” or “handout”.
Economic policy explained
I want let you all in on a secret. You know the economic plans from Trump and Harris—tariffs, price gouging, no tax on tips, 3 million new houses, etc.?
None of it is going to happen. It's just empty, meaningless campaign talk.
Now you know.
Economic policy explained
I want let you all in on a secret. You know the economic plans from Trump and Harris—tariffs, price gouging, no tax on tips, 3 million new houses, etc.?
None of it is going to happen. It's just empty, meaningless campaign talk.
Now you know.
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^Every little victory like that brings us closer to healing the wounds Paul McKee is creating. Glad to see it!
StlToday - St. Louis begins eminent domain on some of Paul McKee’s NorthSide Regeneration land
https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/gov ... dae06.html
https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/gov ... dae06.html
Demo Alert: 1839 RAUSCHENBACH
When is the catalyst, gaming changing, good vibes, blah blah, from the NGA going to start?
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When is the catalyst, gaming changing, good vibes, blah blah, from the NGA going to start?
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Shocking
StlToday - McKee hospital closes. Leaders looking for more money, blood.
https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/gov ... 267d9.html
StlToday - McKee hospital closes. Leaders looking for more money, blood.
https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/gov ... 267d9.html
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Are we still in pursuit of these properties? Does anyone have any updates of wrangling these away?
What is Bob Clark's relationship with Northside Regeneration? Or is this jab about the concrete plant here wanted to build? Or something else?
Stl City - Mayor Tishaura O. Jones and City Leaders Issue Joint Statement After Suspension of Operations at Homer G. Phillips Memorial Hospital
Stl City - Mayor Tishaura O. Jones and City Leaders Issue Joint Statement After Suspension of Operations at Homer G. Phillips Memorial Hospital
https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/d ... spital.cfmThe closure of this hospital right before the holidays represents another failure from Bob Clark and Paul McKee, two developers whose reckless disregard for our city continues to impede needed progress on the North side.”
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He's always been involved with McKee, so that's part of it and second part is that Clark is a big Cara Spencer fan. I've talked to Bob recently and we are going to try to get together soon
Health Department confirmed that the Homer G Phllips Hospital voluntarily surrendered its license, meaning it is permanently closed.
I just don't understand what Mc Kee's original intentions were with this place. Was it just a tax write-off? Did he hope to flip it to another health care organization? Surely he couldn't have been serious about establishing a "hospital".
Wasn't he under a bit of pressure to build something in his "vision"? I viewed it as a bare minimum move to keep control of all the land he holds.framer wrote: ↑Mar 18, 2025I just don't understand what Mc Kee's original intentions were with this place. Was it just a tax write-off? Did he hope to flip it to another health care organization? Surely he couldn't have been serious about establishing a "hospital".
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^This. Trying to stave off the city and lawsuit.
But wouldn't it have made more sense to build a few houses or apartments, rather than an expensive, highly-risky health-care venture?
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^Nothing about the way he's done things makes sense to me unless you think of it as land banking. He's sitting on property hoping to sell to someone else for a profit at some point in the future. And the closer that property is to flat and level the better. Anything he's going to put in will be nothing but "ground cover," which is to say a minimally constructed use that's easy to close and costs little to demolish when the time comes to sell. Parking lots and self storage facilities are the most typical, but a small strip mall can work. Or the kind of business that goes in one. The health-care venture is, in that sense, much lower risk and provides a degree of political leverage. He can get rid of it easily. It's something he can tout as "beneficial" to the area. Houses with tenants, however, could be a problem. Can't get rid of those so easily.
100% spot on IMOsymphonicpoet wrote: ↑Mar 19, 2025^Nothing about the way he's done things makes sense to me unless you think of it as land banking. He's sitting on property hoping to sell to someone else for a profit at some point in the future. And the closer that property is to flat and level the better. Anything he's going to put in will be nothing but "ground cover," which is to say a minimally constructed use that's easy to close and costs little to demolish when the time comes to sell. Parking lots and self storage facilities are the most typical, but a small strip mall can work. Or the kind of business that goes in one. The health-care venture is, in that sense, much lower risk and provides a degree of political leverage. He can get rid of it easily. It's something he can tout as "beneficial" to the area. Houses with tenants, however, could be a problem. Can't get rid of those so easily.