Grove Resident 🇺🇦
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I mostly share updates about STL development & historic preservation
Here's the dull parking lot we're getting instead of promised Convention Center park. Note that bollards appear to close off 9th street - future outdoor events on pavement?
drive.google.com/file/d/1cjB2...
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December 8, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Here's the dull parking lot we're getting instead of promised Convention Center park. Note that bollards appear to close off 9th street - future outdoor events on pavement?
drive.google.com/file/d/1cjB2...
drive.google.com/file/d/1ysaf...
drive.google.com/file/d/1cjB2...
drive.google.com/file/d/1ysaf...
Curious to know what Bi-State/Metro plans to do with 222 S. 21st after Union Station tunnel repairs are finally finished. Bought in 2019 for $1.7M & tore down 1963 laundry building for use as construction staging area. Hopefully not permanent surface parking 🫠
December 8, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Curious to know what Bi-State/Metro plans to do with 222 S. 21st after Union Station tunnel repairs are finally finished. Bought in 2019 for $1.7M & tore down 1963 laundry building for use as construction staging area. Hopefully not permanent surface parking 🫠
"Clinic officials said the two vehicles totaled 'played a crucial role' in taking pets to and from surgery for families without reliable transportation."
Donate to Quick Fix Pet Clinic: they provide subsidized spay & neuter services to help reduce number of unwanted and homeless cats and dogs. All 3 of their vehicles destroyed by a reckless driver plus building damage
stlspayneuter.org/contact/
stlspayneuter.org/contact/
December 7, 2025 at 10:20 PM
"Clinic officials said the two vehicles totaled 'played a crucial role' in taking pets to and from surgery for families without reliable transportation."
Donate to Quick Fix Pet Clinic: they provide subsidized spay & neuter services to help reduce number of unwanted and homeless cats and dogs. All 3 of their vehicles destroyed by a reckless driver plus building damage
stlspayneuter.org/contact/
stlspayneuter.org/contact/
December 7, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Donate to Quick Fix Pet Clinic: they provide subsidized spay & neuter services to help reduce number of unwanted and homeless cats and dogs. All 3 of their vehicles destroyed by a reckless driver plus building damage
stlspayneuter.org/contact/
stlspayneuter.org/contact/
The Saint Louis Art Museum has a largely hidden underground wing for art storage and conservation
December 7, 2025 at 3:07 PM
The Saint Louis Art Museum has a largely hidden underground wing for art storage and conservation
Indian grocery Silk Road Market opened on West Pine recently between Vandeventer & Sarah: "A haven for international students, offering a wide variety of Indian goods and a welcoming space to connect with their heritage and each other through the love of food"
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December 7, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Indian grocery Silk Road Market opened on West Pine recently between Vandeventer & Sarah: "A haven for international students, offering a wide variety of Indian goods and a welcoming space to connect with their heritage and each other through the love of food"
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I will say that for a building that turns 40 years old next year, Gateway One has aged remarkably well.
Top-10 global architect HOK wants a prominent sign for their HQ on an uninspiring & controversially constructed bldg they didn’t even design. Signage to be reviewed by Board of Adj. on Dec 17
www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/d...
www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/d...
December 6, 2025 at 8:18 PM
I will say that for a building that turns 40 years old next year, Gateway One has aged remarkably well.
Top-10 global architect HOK wants a prominent sign for their HQ on an uninspiring & controversially constructed bldg they didn’t even design. Signage to be reviewed by Board of Adj. on Dec 17
www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/d...
www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/d...
December 6, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Top-10 global architect HOK wants a prominent sign for their HQ on an uninspiring & controversially constructed bldg they didn’t even design. Signage to be reviewed by Board of Adj. on Dec 17
www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/d...
www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/d...
Developer Khemlani testified to the city that 3224 S. Kingshighway was condemned, "not safe," & "been on fire multiple times." Demo photos show a sturdy concrete structure. Ald. Velazquez supported demo for the drive-thru plan
youtu.be/mmYr7nOzrQ0?...
youtu.be/mmYr7nOzrQ0?...
December 6, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Developer Khemlani testified to the city that 3224 S. Kingshighway was condemned, "not safe," & "been on fire multiple times." Demo photos show a sturdy concrete structure. Ald. Velazquez supported demo for the drive-thru plan
youtu.be/mmYr7nOzrQ0?...
youtu.be/mmYr7nOzrQ0?...
Tantalizing - Shaw & Kingshighway
December 6, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Tantalizing - Shaw & Kingshighway
Viola dispensary across from Energizer Park and police HQ is now “Cookies” as Viola brand apparently exits STL market. Viola STL was partnership between former NBA players Larry Hughes and Al Harrington
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December 5, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Viola dispensary across from Energizer Park and police HQ is now “Cookies” as Viola brand apparently exits STL market. Viola STL was partnership between former NBA players Larry Hughes and Al Harrington
www.stlamerican.com/news/local-n...
fox2now.com/news/missour...
www.stlamerican.com/news/local-n...
fox2now.com/news/missour...
Locust & Compton:
“The building was originally home to Firestone Tire and Rubber Company and Oldsmobile Co. of St. Louis, later becoming an early 20th century car dealership.”
www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/news...
“The building was originally home to Firestone Tire and Rubber Company and Oldsmobile Co. of St. Louis, later becoming an early 20th century car dealership.”
www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/news...
113-year-old Midtown building is for sale - St. Louis Business Journal
Building representatives say it's already drawing significant interest after less than a week on the market.
www.bizjournals.com
December 5, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Locust & Compton:
“The building was originally home to Firestone Tire and Rubber Company and Oldsmobile Co. of St. Louis, later becoming an early 20th century car dealership.”
www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/news...
“The building was originally home to Firestone Tire and Rubber Company and Oldsmobile Co. of St. Louis, later becoming an early 20th century car dealership.”
www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/news...
Sultan Mediterranean interior looks greatly improved after their 3 month closure for renovations
December 5, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Sultan Mediterranean interior looks greatly improved after their 3 month closure for renovations
Goodwill bldg at 18th & Locust sure looks good at night
December 5, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Goodwill bldg at 18th & Locust sure looks good at night
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Waymo is not familiar with our game.
The streets of this city will break these things’ artificial brains and chassis in every way imaginable. And then will strip them for parts.
The streets of this city will break these things’ artificial brains and chassis in every way imaginable. And then will strip them for parts.
December 4, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Waymo is not familiar with our game.
The streets of this city will break these things’ artificial brains and chassis in every way imaginable. And then will strip them for parts.
The streets of this city will break these things’ artificial brains and chassis in every way imaginable. And then will strip them for parts.
Used a few times - these are actually a really enjoyable experience
www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/news...
www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/news...
Waymo to bring robotaxi service to St. Louis as drivers begin mapping the city - St. Louis Business Journal
Waymo to bring robotaxi service to St. Louis as drivers begin mapping the city
www.bizjournals.com
December 3, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Used a few times - these are actually a really enjoyable experience
www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/news...
www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/news...
Tilfords converting recently reopened CWE Session Taco location into newer elevated concept “Lapez Mod Mex”
www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/news...
www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/news...
December 2, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Tilfords converting recently reopened CWE Session Taco location into newer elevated concept “Lapez Mod Mex”
www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/news...
www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/news...
National multifamily vacancy rate at highest level since 2017:
“St. Louis saw the biggest quarterly jump in tenant interest […] ‘The Midwest, in particular, drew more attention than ever, signaling that many of its ‘hidden gem’ markets are no longer a secret”
www.cnbc.com/2025/12/02/a...
“St. Louis saw the biggest quarterly jump in tenant interest […] ‘The Midwest, in particular, drew more attention than ever, signaling that many of its ‘hidden gem’ markets are no longer a secret”
www.cnbc.com/2025/12/02/a...
December 2, 2025 at 6:18 PM
National multifamily vacancy rate at highest level since 2017:
“St. Louis saw the biggest quarterly jump in tenant interest […] ‘The Midwest, in particular, drew more attention than ever, signaling that many of its ‘hidden gem’ markets are no longer a secret”
www.cnbc.com/2025/12/02/a...
“St. Louis saw the biggest quarterly jump in tenant interest […] ‘The Midwest, in particular, drew more attention than ever, signaling that many of its ‘hidden gem’ markets are no longer a secret”
www.cnbc.com/2025/12/02/a...
Best guess...a Lamborghini slid into a G-Wagon
December 1, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Best guess...a Lamborghini slid into a G-Wagon
You're gonna want to avoid ROADS this afternoon
December 1, 2025 at 7:11 PM
You're gonna want to avoid ROADS this afternoon
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The relatively small area we know today as Forest Park Southeast or The Grove has had a lot of church buildings. Some have been demolished. Many more turned into other uses. And a few are open. A 🧵below.
November 30, 2025 at 8:58 PM
The relatively small area we know today as Forest Park Southeast or The Grove has had a lot of church buildings. Some have been demolished. Many more turned into other uses. And a few are open. A 🧵below.
Progress on the Tower Grove Connector along MoBot
November 30, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Progress on the Tower Grove Connector along MoBot
"A Farewell to Gibson Heights Presbyterian Church" held Sept 28. Giddings-Lovejoy Presbytery (of Pres. Church USA) claims to own any local church property despite name on the deed, which has been heavily litigated. I didn't realize Giddings-Lovejoy sold their 2236 Tower Grove HQ to MoBot in 2018
November 29, 2025 at 11:03 PM
"A Farewell to Gibson Heights Presbyterian Church" held Sept 28. Giddings-Lovejoy Presbytery (of Pres. Church USA) claims to own any local church property despite name on the deed, which has been heavily litigated. I didn't realize Giddings-Lovejoy sold their 2236 Tower Grove HQ to MoBot in 2018
My guess is that Gateway South ends up looking more like the $500M industrial park that replaced Chrysler in Fenton, but with 90% tax abatement 🤑
November 29, 2025 at 4:53 PM
My guess is that Gateway South ends up looking more like the $500M industrial park that replaced Chrysler in Fenton, but with 90% tax abatement 🤑