Multi-Year Development in Forest Park Southeast, Cortex, and the Central West End

Over the past 5 years extensive development has occurred in the neighborhoods surrounding the Washington University Medical Center. The Grove, and the Central West End are main centers of entertainment and night life for the St. Louis Region, and Cortex is emerging as the regional hub for technology and entrepreneurship. This summary highlights the past growth and current projects that are happening in our region.

New Homes in Forest Park Southeast

Forest Park Southeast (FPSE)  is an up-and-coming neighborhood with a mix of single- and multi-family homes on quiet streets with nearby trendy restaurants and bars in the Grove district along Manchester Avenue. It is home to the four distinct districts of Adams Grove, Gibson Heights, New Boyle and Ranken East. Forest Park Southeast is bounded by […]

Redevelopment Project in the Forest Park Southeast Neighborhood

Rendering of Rise affordable housing units Construction of more than 150 mixed-income housing units is planned to begin later this year in the Forest Park Southeast neighborhood, bordering the Washington University Medical Campus. The $27 million project will be led by Rise Community Development and Unify Grove Development. The housing development is sponsored by the […]

2016 Developer Showcase Highlights The FPSE & CWE Neighborhoods

Last week, development professionals gathered in the CORTEX Innovation District for a night of networking and celebration of phenomenal building activity occurring in the Forest Park Southeast and Central West End neighborhoods. Over $1.5 billion has occurred or is underway collectively in both neighborhoods. Several developers were on hand to highlight their specific projects. The […]

Forest Park Southeast Neighborhood Spotlight on Carole Anne von Eschen

Carole Anne Von Eschen is a 35-year resident of the Forest Park Southeast neighborhood and is the Block Captain on the 4400 block of Arco. In her words, she describes her experience as a block captain and FPSE resident. For more information about the Block Captain Program in FPSE, please contact Ashley Johnson, Community Development […]

Meet Danny Jendusa: WUMCRC’s Newest Community Development Intern

Danny Jendusa, one of Washington University Medical Center Redevelopment Corporation’s newest community development interns, is currently working on his Master’s degree in Urban Planning and Development at Saint Louis University. Danny is on pace to complete his Master’s degree from SLU in the fall of 2016. Originally from St. Louis, Danny completed his undergraduate degree […]

2015 Safe Block Program

We are pleased to announce the start of the 2015 Safe Block Program in Forest Park Southeast! The Safe Block Program offers safety and security enhancements to homes in participating blocks in the Forest Park Southeast neighborhood. The goal of the program is to create safer streets and communities by providing residents with access to […]

Forest Park Southeast Neighborhood Spotlight on Guy Slay

“Restoring community…one historic building at a time” This is the mission of Guy Slay and his restoration company, Mangrove Redevelopment, located in the heart of the Grove. As a St. Louis native, he has always loved the St. Louis City architecture and strives to preserve it. Since their beginning in 2000, Guy has done just […]