The new paint-by-numbers mural was a big hit at Grove Fest 5. Grace McCammond, once again designed and oversaw the painting. Grace has designed all of the previous Grove Fest’s murals. This year’s painting especially stood out from the rest, highlighting some of the unique signage and details of the Grove. Here is what Grace […]
All week long, local artist Grace McCammond has been working on preparing the annual paint-by-numbers mural for the upcoming Grove Fest. On Saturday, September 25th from 4pm-11pm people of all ages will have a chance to take part in a live art project that will come to life during the course of the day. So […]
Since the start of the major overhaul of Manchester Avenue in the Grove, WUMCRC has been around documenting these historic changes. Construction is currently in its seventh week and crews have worked their way westward along the north side of Manchester Avenue from Sarah Avenue to their current location between Arco Avenue and Tower Grove […]
Now that the hot summer weather begins to fade away, it’s a prime time to take a walk through Forest Park Southeast and enjoy some of the beautiful corner gardens located in the area. Three such gardens are maintained by Washington University Medical Center and provide attractive areas to take in the sights and smells […]
As a component of the $2 million overhaul of Manchester Avenue, sidewalks are being replaced, widened and re-purposed. With a greater emphasis on the pedestrian and the pedestrian experience, the new sidewalks will be larger to accommodate the new street trees, street furniture, trash cans and bike racks. Additionally, the “bump-outs” at intersections will strengthen […]
After months of preparation work, the make-over of Manchester Avenue in the Grove is now moving full-speed ahead. At the beginning of August, heavy machinery moved into the area and since then, crews have been fervently tearing up sidewalks and curbs to make way for the new, wider, more pedestrian-friendly sidewalks. Currently, the work is […]
Three years ago, Washington University Medical Center Redevelopment Corporation worked with a local artist to design and install the first Cor-Ten steel entry marker at periphery of Forest Park Southeast. Soon, discussion emerged about how to make the details and writing of the sign more legible and allow passer-bys to appreciate the sign’s unique characteristics. […]
Over the past two years, WUSM and BJC employees have been working with artists, architects and construction crews on the newly opened BJC Institute of Health at Washington University School of Medicine and the Ellen S. Clark Hope Plaza. Design work for the plaza’s sculpture was done by world-renowned artist, Maya Lin, best known for […]
In case you haven’t noticed yet, new plants have been placed in the flower planters lining Chouteau and Manchester Avenues. Since their initial debut in 2009, the planters have been located at cross-sections of those two streets, but there are plans for future planters to be placed along Manchester and Vandeventer Avenue.
Here are some pictures showing the transformation of the Manchester and Sarah Parking lot. The lot has been weeded and cleaned of trash, plants added, trees pruned, and 20 yards of mulch spread. As you can see, it is now in much better shape. Before: After: