Established in 1997 by Washington University medical and social work students, the Saturday Neighborhood Health Clinic (SNHC) is a place where individuals without health insurance can go to receive exceptional health services and preventative screenings free of charge. Once the patient has been provided with the proper medical care, a social worker with the School […]
The Forest Park Southeast Development committee has endorsed the proposed transfer of vacant LRA lots to new home owners moving from downtown. Urban Improvement Construction + Central Design Office are the chief architects and will serve as the developer. Proposed is a brand new, 3 bedroom, 2,700 sq. ft., single family home on 4230-32 Gibson. […]
For two whole years, the turbulent economy in the United States has been compounded with an unstable and unpredictable housing market in cities throughout the country. In areas where home ownership was once a given, large pockets of foreclosures and dramatically discounted homes is now the norm. While this is certainly the case in some […]
Tara Bolen sat down today with Nathan Ivy, the site coordinator for the Herbert Hoover Adams Park Unit. Nathan discussed the variety of programs offered for the children and teens that attend the community center along with their current member stats, fee schedule, and other interesting information about the center. What is the role that […]
Today, Tara Bolen sat down with Brooks Goedeker (WUMCRC Community Development Manager and chair of the Grove CID safety and security committee) and Officer Paul Henkhaus (a member of the City’s Finest LLC). Both spoke about the role of the Forest Park Southeast supplemental patrols and their effectiveness on crime.
Last week, during all the hectic action surrounding the installation of the Grove entry marker, one thing remained constant…a camera. Space Architects compiled a time-lapsed video of the sign’s installation. Take a look at the video below to see hours of work combined into a minute of footage, all done to the sounds of the […]
For nearly 3 months, crews have been out on Manchester Avenue, busting up old sidewalks and replacing them with widened and freshly poured new concrete. Currently, all of the sidewalks along the north side of Manchester have been removed and nearly all have been replaced. Crews are finishing up work on the stretch between Newstead […]
WUMCRC recently had the opportunity to sit down with the talented designers and fabricators of the Grove entry marker. Heather Testa and Matt McInerney of St. Louis’ own Ten 8, who designed the marker had plenty to share on their experience with this historic project…
The successful rejuvenation of the Grove continues and now will be in lights. After 2 years of planning which included design, engineering, fundraising, and approvals; a $60,000, double‐faced neon sign will be spanning Manchester Avenue just west of Vandeventer Avenue marking the entry to the area. The sign measures 24ft wide and 11ft tall and […]
Remember this Tweet? “Teaser…The Grove in lights. Like nothing else seen in St. Louis. Coming soon…” It is becoming a reality tomorrow! Look for complete details on our blog tomorrow morning.