The $25 million I-64-Tower Grove interchange project continues to move forward smoothly. Replacement of two of the four bridges are now complete. Local traffic is moving with ease over the new South Taylor and South Newstead bridges that connect the Forest Park Southeast neighborhood and the Washington University Medical Center campus. In early March, the […]
FPSE/CWE Court Advocate Position Announcement The Central West End Neighborhood Security Initiative (CWE NSI) is looking to fill a Court Advocate position. The position of FPSE/CWE Neighborhood Court Advocate is to advocate on behalf of both the Forest Park Southeast and Central West End neighborhoods in the circuit and city courts of the City of […]
Meet our newest community development manager, Ashley Johnson. Johnson is from Chicago, Illinois but has been living in St. Louis for the past few years while completing her Master’s degree from Saint Louis University. Before moving to St. Louis, Johnson received her bachelors degree in Urban Geography from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Then, Johnson completed […]
Located at 4470 Chouteau in Forest Park Southeast sits Arnold’s Quick Shop & Kitchen. Arnold’s cooks up just about everything a classic diner would, but with their own friendly flare. Having said that I entered Arnold’s with one thing in mind, the double bacon cheeseburger. Mrs. Arnold puts her heart into every ounce of these […]
Washington University Medical Center is now accepting applications for their annual Holiday Outreach Program for families that live in the Forest Park Southeast and Botanical Heights neighborhoods. Families typically receive food assistance, clothing, bedding, toys, housewares, small appliances, and utility assistance. Last December, fourty-two families were helped through the generous donations by Washington University School […]
Meet Robert MacKenzie, Washington University Medical Center Redevelopment Corporation’s newest Safety and Securities Intern. Originally from Fort Wayne, Indiana, Robert is currently working on his master’s degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Missouri, St. Louis. As the Safety and Securities Intern, Robert will be responsible for tracking weekly and monthly crime […]
The 2013 Home Repair assistance fliers are now available, so keep and eye out for these throughout the neighborhood. We are currently accepting rolling applications for the program and for more information and/or to apply, please contact Samantha Royston at (314) 747-2331 or samantha.royston@yahoo.com
Samantha Royston, Washington University Medical Center Redevelopment Corporation’s newest community development intern is currently working on her master’s degree in Urban Planning and Real Estate Development at Saint Louis University. Samantha is on pace to complete her master’s degree from SLU in the Spring of 2015. After attending high school at Parkway North in St. […]
The 8th annual Grove Fest returns to Manchester on Saturday, October 5th from 2pm – Midnight! Join us on Manchester Avenue between Tower Grove and Sarah for one of the best street festivals in St. Louis! Grove Fest is an outrageously eclectic FREE street festival in the Grove, a vibrant entertainment district in St. Louis […]
Developer Jeff McCurdy with Above All Development has completed his first project, which are 6 townhomes located at 4350 Chouteau in the Forest Park Southeast neighborhood. The 1,332 square foot, 2 bedroom and 2.5 bathroom townhouses will rent for approximately $1,600 per month. The townhomes are loaded with amenities such as a two-car attached garage, a […]