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 […]
Meet our newest community development manager, Enrique Flores. Flores was born and raised in Southern California, but moved to St. Louis a few years ago to attend graduate school at Saint Louis University. At Saint Louis University he received a Master of Arts in Urban Planning and Real Estate Development. Flores also received a Bachelors […]
Some local news outlets in St. Louis have labeled the Groves, HandleBar a “Hipster” hangout, but we sent a WUMCRC staff member over there to get the real scoop. HandleBar is known for their eclectic crowds and lively environment, but Owner Tatyana Telnikova believes they stand for so much more. Telnikova, an avid cyclist, envisioned […]
In our newest blog series highlighting nearby establishments, we sent a WUMCRC staff member over to Joyia Tapas in the Grove to get an inside scoop on their mediterranean cuisine. Joyia describes themselves as a Mediterranean Tapas Restaurant and Bar, combining the atmosphere and flavors inspired by Greece, Spain, Italy and eastern Mediterranean countries alike. […]
The WUMC 2013 Mid-Year Report Newsletter highlights the continued progress in the neighborhoods surrounding the Medical Center. Both the Forest Park Southeast and Central West End neighborhoods continue to flourish and grow. The Forest Park Southeast Neighborhood finds itself in between many new and existing projects. In FPSE the new Aventura apartment development is quickly […]
The Neighborhood Ownership Model (NOM) began taking shape last August, when residents of Forest Park Southeast became part of the solution on the road to a safer neighborhood. FPSE residents began working with police officers, prosecutors, and judges to reduce crime throughout the area. In the past year the NOM has began working with a […]
This is just the beginning of a beautiful summer in St. Louis, and everyone’s favorite destination is a relaxing patio with a cold drink. There is no place better to accomplish this goal, than in The Grove. The Grove Entertainment District has been on the rise in the past few years, encompassing fabulous food along […]
For years, Forest Park Southeast resident Craig Nashville has given back to his community by providing his professional expertise on the Forest Park Southeast Development Committee, which he chairs. Nashville, a project manager at Grice Groups Architects, grew up in St. Louis. After graduating from Rice University in Houston, Texas, he worked in New York […]
