Cold weather combined with fresh snow has stalled the sidewalk work along Manchester Avenue, but progress continues on other improvements with the arrival of the new pedestrian street lights. The first group of the pink granite base columns is now on site and awaiting installation. These lights will replace the current “Cobra” style fixtures that […]
The first Grove Community Improvement District (CID) newsletter was put together by WUMCRC’s own Brooks Goedeker and Tara Bolen. The Grove News features highlights of the impressive revitalization that has taken place over the year within the Grove district.
At Monday’s (December 13, 2011) Grove CID meeting the board voted to hire St. Louis consulting firm, Via Partnership to develop a public art strategy for the Grove. The strategy’s first objective will be to identify appropriate art for the 3 art displays. Via Partnership works with communities across the country to create more distinctive […]
Washington University Medical Center Redevelopment Corporation (WUMCRC) is working with the design group, Ten8 to continue the branding of the Grove. While a simple gesture, the new trash cans as part of the Manchester streetscape enhancements will now showcase the Grove “font” and “starburst” that have become identifiable with the Grove. There will be a […]
Save the date! Friday, Dec 17 the Grove neon entry marker will be officially lit!
Manchester Avenue is progressing well. The transformation of the road from a high speed pass through to a pedestrian friendly boulevard is well underway. The next great transformation of the street is happening now. New street trees are being installed along the northside of the street. Prior to the improvements, the landscapers were able to […]
The holidays are fast approaching. With all of the hustle and bustle of the season, gift shopping and preparing for holiday parties it’s easy to have a lapse in everyday safety practices. Here are a few safety tips from James Partee, the Director of the Neighborhood Security Initiative for the Central West End.
The parts came in and the weather cooperated so Eberhardt Sign Company was able to level the Grove entry marker today!
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. […]