From what I understood about Jefferson Arms, downtown is getting one. There's supposed to be a bakery?dylank wrote: ↑2:52 PM - 6 days agoDorsa has more than selection than I thought it would. I think it will assume the Wash Ave. Post role for a micro grocer on the street.
A downtown bakery would be so welcome.
Not sure we are going to get everything promised at JA anytime soon.
It’s social media has still been active
This did have me thinking recently on “official” neighborhood names and designations. I don’t know how beneficial it would actually be, but maybe it is time to consolidate and rebrand some of the neighborhood designations? I don’t think it is a priority, but these things do matter for neighborhood associations, certain grants and statistics such as income, demos, crime etc. Branding does also matter.
DB often brings up the small size of our 2 sq mile “Downtown”. I wonder if it is time to drop “Downtown” as an official name all together and redraw and redefine it and the surrounding communities. Downtown will always be an informal reference as it is in all cities, but the existing area and surrounding areas can be branded better to actually reflect the different areas of Greater Downtown. Someone may have historical names or something, but seems like a refresh on “Downtown” might be a welcomed change considering its current perception. Maybe there would be several areas making up a Greater Downtown called “Riverfront” or “Arch District” and “Civic Center” and a “Mill Creek” or alternatively a greater unified area down the central corridor called “The Gateway” or something of the like. Im sure other people have better ideas and some may hate any change all together. It just seems things such as promoting a separate Downtown North or a Prospect Yards or calling “Downtown” a small, somewhat struggling few blocks of the city may be misaligned.
Obviously there’s some other areas of the city that would make sense for changes too (Dogtown, BP & BPW, Wells Goodfellow, etc)
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This did have me thinking recently on “official” neighborhood names and designations. I don’t know how beneficial it would actually be, but maybe it is time to consolidate and rebrand some of the neighborhood designations? I don’t think it is a priority, but these things do matter for neighborhood associations, certain grants and statistics such as income, demos, crime etc. Branding does also matter.
DB often brings up the small size of our 2 sq mile “Downtown”. I wonder if it is time to drop “Downtown” as an official name all together and redraw and redefine it and the surrounding communities. Downtown will always be an informal reference as it is in all cities, but the existing area and surrounding areas can be branded better to actually reflect the different areas of Greater Downtown. Someone may have historical names or something, but seems like a refresh on “Downtown” might be a welcomed change considering its current perception. Maybe there would be several areas making up a Greater Downtown called “Riverfront” or “Arch District” and “Civic Center” and a “Mill Creek” or alternatively a greater unified area down the central corridor called “The Gateway” or something of the like. Im sure other people have better ideas and some may hate any change all together. It just seems things such as promoting a separate Downtown North or a Prospect Yards or calling “Downtown” a small, somewhat struggling few blocks of the city may be misaligned.
Obviously there’s some other areas of the city that would make sense for changes too (Dogtown, BP & BPW, Wells Goodfellow, etc)
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Local artist Doug Weaver is opening an art gallery somewhere in Downtown West. I don't know any more about it, but apparently he's got a big following on Instagram.
Soil & Oil, a new art gallery at 1320 Lucas Ave., opens Sunday in downtown St. Louis.framer wrote:Local artist Doug Weaver is opening an art gallery somewhere in Downtown West. I don't know any more about it, but apparently he's got a big following on Instagram.
Doug and Kirsten Weaver invested about $500,000 to purchase and develop the gallery space.
The grand opening will feature work from about 75 selected artists and live performances.
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*This sounds promising! Brian is typically in the know, sorry to post your tweet without asking
HOK shared a design to turn the the swirl of the RX garage into The LOUggenheim. HOK is clear that this is just brainstorming meant to inspire Downtown. They have other ideas on the way.
I honestly love it. This would be an instant new landmark and would certainly draw global attention. My only thing, make sure the top is properly enclosed. People jumped off The Vessel several times when it opened in NYC. We don't need all that happening.addxb2 wrote: ↑3:16 AM - 1 day agoHOK shared a design to turn the the swirl of the RX garage into The LOUggenheim. HOK is clear that this is just brainstorming meant to inspire Downtown. They have other ideas on the way.
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We do need a new cylinder building with the Millenium now down
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This has to happen! Come on St. Louis - let's do this (although I'd rather see a tower on the adjacent lot vs. more greenspace).
St. Louis Magazine: A bold idea for eyesore parking garage spiral downtown: The Louggenheim
St. Louis Magazine: A bold idea for eyesore parking garage spiral downtown: The Louggenheim
Is that parking structure still sound? If so, find someone willing to make it happen! I love the idea - both the idea for this garage, and more generally the adaptive reuse of parking structures into something less car-oriented. Although they'd probably need to find a way to make at least a small portion of the floor level in there in spots.
I know parking is reviled around here - and for good reason - but I have always thought that spiral specifically was striking and interesting.
-RBB
I know parking is reviled around here - and for good reason - but I have always thought that spiral specifically was striking and interesting.
-RBB
According to HOK, the swirl could be detached from the rest of the garage without issue. Estimated cost between "a few and $20 million" which they believe could easily attract private money. First indicator that this has legs is if the City releases garage demo RFP (soonish) with swirl detached.
This is also the type of project that would increase property value for both Hotel St. Louis, RX, and the garage property. Increases the odds that a proposal will be more successful there.
This is also the type of project that would increase property value for both Hotel St. Louis, RX, and the garage property. Increases the odds that a proposal will be more successful there.
I get that it's just an idea, but I'd like to see more thought put into it than just AI renderings any of us can throw together in Gemini. Especially coming from HOK.
I'm also concerned that if this ended up being a reality, a big push would be made to preserve the rest of the block as a park rather than opening it up for development.
Interesting idea on paper, execution would matter.
I'm also concerned that if this ended up being a reality, a big push would be made to preserve the rest of the block as a park rather than opening it up for development.
Interesting idea on paper, execution would matter.