The second Forest Park Southeast cor-ten steel entry marker has been installed. It is located at the southeast corner of Tower Grove and Chouteau Avenues and represents what the Forest Park Southeast neighborhood has become known for, a historic neighborhood located next to great attractions such as the Science Center and the Art Museum. The […]
The beautification efforts continue in Forest Park Southeast, this time with the abandoned lot on the corner of Boyle and Northfolk. This previous eyesore to the block has been converted into a beautiful community garden through plant donations from Operation Brightside and technical assistance from Landscape St. Louis, who once again, has adopted Forest Park […]
As you may have noticed, the Adams Park sign on the corner of Newstead and Norfolk has recently received some landscape improvements. Residents Jannie Serne and Patrice Willis donated some of their time and hard work breaking soil and creating the below flower garden. The plants came from Operation Brightside‘s Neighbors Naturescaping Program. Thanks to […]
The Forest Park South Business Association has been working on a long term strategic plan. Part of that plan includes producing an annual community directory. The directory contains important neighborhood and city information, neighborhood history, a list of local elected officials and representatives, as well as a contact information of local attractions, restaurants and businesses. […]
The second Forest Park Southeast Cor-Ten Steel entry marker is currently being fabricated by artist Wesley Fordyce. The new entry marker will be installed at the southeast corner of Tower Grove and Chouteau. The marker utilizes the theme of what the Forest Park Southeast neighborhood has become known for, historic buildings located next to great […]
As first reported in a previous post, the second round of painted fire hydrants are underway. Grace McCammond has begun her work on Vandeventer Ave. She reports receiving many honks and thumbs up from drivers passing by. Note: The Fire Hydrant project is funded by WUMCRC with the goal of helping to establish the boundaries […]
Below is the finished “paint by numbers” mural from this year’s Grove Fest. If you want to see it in person its located on the west side of the post office building at 4116 Manchester next to Atomic Cowboy. Note: WUMCRC has been a significant supporter of Grove Fest both financially and administratively. The paint […]
The Forest Park Southeast public infrastructure committee voted to replace the sewer planters throughout the neighborhood with sphere bollards. The bollards are made of concrete and bolt into the street. The committee felt that the bollards are a more attractive option that will not collect as much debris. The first phase will be installing the […]
Next year Manchester will be receiving a $3.5 million face lift. The enhancements include new sidewalks, pedestrian lighting, trees, trash cans, and street furniture. Continuing the momentum, the question becomes, what improvements are needed for the north-south cross streets (Taylor, Newstead, Tower Grove, Boyle, and Sarah)?
WUMCRC has a design of a second cor-ten steel entry marker underway in Forest Park Southeast. The site will be on the southeast corner of Chouteau and Tower Grove. In the first design, WUMCRC incorporated the Gateway Arch in the background of the Forest Park Southeast themed buildings. The incredible asset of Forest Park Southeast […]