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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Q&A: Sneak Peek into RISE How long has the idea of Rise been in your head? I’ve always found a great deal of peace and community hanging out in my favorite St. Louis coffee shops and would dream of opening my own one day, but the actual concept for RISE started around the time I […]
The Grove entertainment district prides itself on being eclectic and now it can add to the already diverse business types, as a coffee house is rising. This summer, first time business owner, Jessie Mueller and Rise Coffee House will be taking up shop at 4180 Manchester Avenue. The Grove has been in the market to […]
Rebuilding Together St. Louis believes in safe and healthy homes for every person, that is why WUMC has partnered with Rebuilding Together in the Forest Park Southeast neighborhood for the last 15 years. This summer, Rebuilding Together and WUMC will once again work together to assist needy homeowners in Forest Park Southeast to maintain and […]
This week, the WUMCRC staff was treated to a special preview tour of the Aventura at Forest Park apartment complex. The first phase of the development is scheduled to open June 1, 2013 and management indicates that interest is strong. We thought that we would share photos from our tour with you.
The Grove Community Improvement District has made large strides in elevating the neighborhood we all know and love. The Grove Community Improvement District (CID) was established in 2007 as a political subdivision of the State of Missouri and incorporated by the City of St. Louis Board of Aldermen at the request of a majority of […]
The WUMC 2012 Year in Review highlights the continued progress in the Forest Park Southeast and Central West End neighborhoods. Both neighborhoods continue to flourish and grow. In FPSE the new Aventura development is rising on the northern edge of the neighborhood, completing transforming Chouteau Avenue into a pleasant walkable urban vista. In the CWE, […]