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 […]
2010 Tour de Grove Winner, Scott Zwizanski (Photo by Jay Beauvais)
Sunday, hundreds of cyclists zoomed through Forest Park Southeast in the first annual Tour de Grove. Athletes and fans braved excruciatingly hot, humid and rainy conditions to participate in the day-long event filled with a 5K Run, professional, amateur and children’s races, music and entertainment. In the main event, the Men’s Professional 1 Race, Scott […]
Earlier today, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch released an article touting the Grove as a “Hip-‘Hood” in St. Louis. The article highlights the successes of the district, while paying respect to WUMCRC, the Grove Community Improvement District and the many business-owners and developers who have invested in the area’s rejuvenation and continued success. Check out the […]
WUMCRC employees have been working diligently with the Grove Local Organizing Committee to make final preparations for the upcoming Tour de Grove. There will be a multitude of events taking place throughout the Grove on the night of June 12th and all day on June 13th, with plenty to get involved in or simply watch. […]
The Grove CID has just released a new brochure for the entertainment district. Keep an eye out for them around town or at any of the Grove establishments, but here is a sneak peak!
On June 13th, Forest Park Southeast will be the site of one of only 27 professional cycling events in North America, The Tour de Grove. This event has been on the National Racing Calendar for the past five years as the Tour de Winghaven in West St. Louis County and has attracted top professional riders […]
Whether its food, music or drinks you’re looking for this New Year’s Eve, there are plenty of activities to choose from in the Grove. Here’s are some places where you can ring in 2010: Attitudes : 4100 Manchester Avenue, (314) 534-0044 – “Midnight Spectacular” show – Dinner buffet, champagne bar and balloon drop with cash […]
Yesterday, WUMCRC hosted representatives from a Davenport, Iowa neighborhood that is undergoing a revitalization of its own. The Hilltop neighborhood, adjacent to St. Ambrose University, is faced with many issues regarding abandoned structures and inadequate infrastructure. Davenport local officials, university representatives, citizen activists and a local news film crew wanted to learn how WUMCRC has […]
As most of you know the Grove has seen a tremendous amount of rehab in the last decade. Below is a map detailing this fact. PDF Link Excluding parking lots, 60% of the Grove has been or is in the process of being substantially rehabbed.