The 2009 Home Repair Assistance fliers are now available, so keep an eye out for these throughout the neighborhood. We are currently accepting rolling applications for the program and for more information and/or to apply, please contact Brooks Goedeker at (314) 747-2332 or goedekeb@wustl.edu
The second Forest Park Southeast Cor-Ten Steel entry marker is currently being fabricated by artist Wesley Fordyce. The new entry marker will be installed at the southeast corner of Tower Grove and Chouteau. The marker utilizes the theme of what the Forest Park Southeast neighborhood has become known for, historic buildings located next to great […]
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.
Word is that the gasometers at Shrewsbury and Interstate 44 are coming down. This reminds us of:
The planning is underway for the I-64 Opening Ceremony which will occur sometime in December. It is expected that thousands will be at the celebration. This reminds us of the Tower Grove and Vandeventer 1915 viaduct ceremony in which 15,000 were in attendance and the ceremonial stage was set up here. For the history buffs […]
As first reported in a previous post, the second round of painted fire hydrants are underway. Grace McCammond has begun her work on Vandeventer Ave. She reports receiving many honks and thumbs up from drivers passing by. Note: The Fire Hydrant project is funded by WUMCRC with the goal of helping to establish the boundaries […]
Below is the finished “paint by numbers” mural from this year’s Grove Fest. If you want to see it in person its located on the west side of the post office building at 4116 Manchester next to Atomic Cowboy. Note: WUMCRC has been a significant supporter of Grove Fest both financially and administratively. The paint […]
The Forest Park Southeast public infrastructure committee voted to replace the sewer planters throughout the neighborhood with sphere bollards. The bollards are made of concrete and bolt into the street. The committee felt that the bollards are a more attractive option that will not collect as much debris. The first phase will be installing the […]
The Paint By Numbers Mural has become a signature of Grove Fest. This year the mural will be on the side of 4116 Manchester. As you can see the theme is consistent with what takes place inside the building. Come by on Saturday, September 19th, grab a paint brush, and make sure you stay within […]
Next year Manchester will be receiving a $3.5 million face lift. The enhancements include new sidewalks, pedestrian lighting, trees, trash cans, and street furniture. Continuing the momentum, the question becomes, what improvements are needed for the north-south cross streets (Taylor, Newstead, Tower Grove, Boyle, and Sarah)?
