This year, 34 families from Forest Park Southeast and Botanical Heights were recipients of the Washington University Medical Center (WUMC) Holiday Outreach program. Each family was matched with a department from the Washington University School of Medicine. The departments donated food, clothing, toys for children, household items and utility assistance. This annual program provides a […]
The first Grove Community Improvement District (CID) newsletter was put together by WUMCRC’s own Brooks Goedeker and Tara Bolen. The Grove News features highlights of the impressive revitalization that has taken place over the year within the Grove district.
At Monday’s (December 13, 2011) Grove CID meeting the board voted to hire St. Louis consulting firm, Via Partnership to develop a public art strategy for the Grove. The strategy’s first objective will be to identify appropriate art for the 3 art displays. Via Partnership works with communities across the country to create more distinctive […]
Washington University Medical Center Redevelopment Corporation (WUMCRC) is working with the design group, Ten8 to continue the branding of the Grove. While a simple gesture, the new trash cans as part of the Manchester streetscape enhancements will now showcase the Grove “font” and “starburst” that have become identifiable with the Grove. There will be a […]
Recently, Tara Bolen had the opportunity to chat with Shakira Nasiruddin, an employment specialist from MERS-Goodwill. The organization offers adult education/GED preparation classes for residents of Forest Park Southeast (FPSE) and Botanical Heights. New classes will begin on February 1 , 2011, and will take place every Tuesday and Thursday from 9 am – 12 […]
Save the date! Friday, Dec 17 the Grove neon entry marker will be officially lit!
Manchester Avenue is progressing well. The transformation of the road from a high speed pass through to a pedestrian friendly boulevard is well underway. The next great transformation of the street is happening now. New street trees are being installed along the northside of the street. Prior to the improvements, the landscapers were able to […]
The holidays are fast approaching. With all of the hustle and bustle of the season, gift shopping and preparing for holiday parties it’s easy to have a lapse in everyday safety practices. Here are a few safety tips from James Partee, the Director of the Neighborhood Security Initiative for the Central West End.
The parts came in and the weather cooperated so Eberhardt Sign Company was able to level the Grove entry marker today!
Established in 1997 by Washington University medical and social work students, the Saturday Neighborhood Health Clinic (SNHC) is a place where individuals without health insurance can go to receive exceptional health services and preventative screenings free of charge. Once the patient has been provided with the proper medical care, a social worker with the School […]