The new, modern, 2,700 sq ft. single-family home is taking shape in Forest Park Southeast. This project is going to prove to be a great addition to the neighborhood! Check out our past blog to find out more on the project here. Keep checking back for more information on this exciting project.
“Small Business Saturday” is a national annual initiative to help raise awareness to independently owned businesses. This year, we encourage you to “shop small” during one of the busiest shopping weekends of the year. Forest Park Southeast along with the Grove entertainment/consumer district offers many unique and wonderful gifts that you simply can’t find at […]
Grove Fest 2011 wrap up video is here! Created by the Grove’s own, Danielle and Kevin McCoy from WORK/PLAY. WORK/PLAY also created the series of unique promotional posters and viral videos leading up to the festival. Next years Grove Fest will be bigger and better than ever! Until then, check out the wrap up video […]
SoHo Restaurant + Lounge will soon be heading to the neighborhood. WUMCRC communications intern, Tara Bolen, had the opportunity to chat with the owner, Brandon Storman, about the exciting new restaurant moving into the “wedge” building off Manchester Road located in the Grove entertainment/business district. The interview below is part one of a two part interview. Stay […]
Ashley L. Johnson has joined the talented WUMCRC intern team. Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, she moved to St. Louis to attend graduate school at Saint Louis University. Ashley is obtaining her masters degree in Urban Planning and Real Estate Development with an emphasis in community revitalization and housing. Ashley’s career goal is to […]
For the past few weeks, it may look like tractors have just been moving dirt around on a previous vacant lot, but they are actually creating the hills and play areas that will go with the future Chouteau park. The park plan calls for a multipurpose field, playground, and outdoor amphitheater. The park will also […]
The first skate board shop in the City is a welcome addition to the Grove entertain/business district
Less than one year later, the landmark Grove sign will have an identical twin that will bookend the western entrance to the Grove. The second sign will be installed Sunday, October 23. Brooks Goedeker, WUMCRC Community Development Manager and project manager of the signs stated: We began working on the second sign even before the […]
Washington University Medical Center is now accepting applications for their annual Holiday Outreach Program for families that live in the Forest Park Southeast neighborhood. Families typically receive food, clothing, bedding, toys, housewares, small appliances, and utility assistance. Last December, thirty-four families were helped through the generous donations by Washington University School of Medicine’s employees. For […]
The LGBT Center (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) of St. Louis has recently relocated from the Central West End to the Forest Park Southeast/Grove neighborhood. The goal of The LGBT Center is to provide resources and support to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning and allied community of The Gateway City and its surrounding areas […]