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Rusty Rust Belter With A Spring in My Step. President, Saint Louis Society for the Preservation of Two-Fams
The 80 townhome project adjacent to I-44 on The Hill has received approval from the Planning Commission. The old school buildings are cleared and construction could begin before too long.
November 17, 2025 at 10:55 PM
The 80 townhome project adjacent to I-44 on The Hill has received approval from the Planning Commission. The old school buildings are cleared and construction could begin before too long.
Excessive TIF is bad enough. But piling on even more tax breaks seems particularly bleak.
Tues. at 11 a.m.
BOA #HUDZ Committee hearing: tinyurl.com/yvry6yp4
#BOAbb83 was added to agenda Sunday at 8:16 p.m.
For tax breaks, BOA often acts to minimize opportunity for public comment/opposition. See quoted post for why BB83 is a racket
#CortexTIF means 0 sales tax revenue for city coffers!
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BOA #HUDZ Committee hearing: tinyurl.com/yvry6yp4
#BOAbb83 was added to agenda Sunday at 8:16 p.m.
For tax breaks, BOA often acts to minimize opportunity for public comment/opposition. See quoted post for why BB83 is a racket
#CortexTIF means 0 sales tax revenue for city coffers!
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November 17, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Excessive TIF is bad enough. But piling on even more tax breaks seems particularly bleak.
This is Dudes Posting W's content right here. No to Sbux!
I’ve been getting coffee at the donut shop.
November 17, 2025 at 5:03 PM
This is Dudes Posting W's content right here. No to Sbux!
The collapsed home that was under construction has been cleared. At least one of the neighboring homes also was damaged by the fire (see blue tarp at the rear of a home that as sold shortly before.)
November 16, 2025 at 10:32 PM
The collapsed home that was under construction has been cleared. At least one of the neighboring homes also was damaged by the fire (see blue tarp at the rear of a home that as sold shortly before.)
Sidney Street, Soulard, Sunday!
- Progress on "Brewery Lofts" conversion of a warehouse
- "Lion House" major reno continues. Lions gone?
- A bar I believe is coming to the commercial space of a recently completed rehab. Apartments up top
- Antiques store closing; neighbor is going from 1 to 4 units
- Progress on "Brewery Lofts" conversion of a warehouse
- "Lion House" major reno continues. Lions gone?
- A bar I believe is coming to the commercial space of a recently completed rehab. Apartments up top
- Antiques store closing; neighbor is going from 1 to 4 units
November 16, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Sidney Street, Soulard, Sunday!
- Progress on "Brewery Lofts" conversion of a warehouse
- "Lion House" major reno continues. Lions gone?
- A bar I believe is coming to the commercial space of a recently completed rehab. Apartments up top
- Antiques store closing; neighbor is going from 1 to 4 units
- Progress on "Brewery Lofts" conversion of a warehouse
- "Lion House" major reno continues. Lions gone?
- A bar I believe is coming to the commercial space of a recently completed rehab. Apartments up top
- Antiques store closing; neighbor is going from 1 to 4 units
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1903 Gibson Heights Presbyterian Church is for sale at Taylor & Arco in the Grove for $300K. Appears to have been in continuous operation as a church for 122 years:
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November 16, 2025 at 3:30 PM
1903 Gibson Heights Presbyterian Church is for sale at Taylor & Arco in the Grove for $300K. Appears to have been in continuous operation as a church for 122 years:
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One of my favorite repurposings of a Catholic Church was St. Liborius on St. Louis’ Near Northside. The church has since burned down, but what a cathedral to community that it continued to be during its time as Sk8 Liborius.
November 16, 2025 at 4:46 AM
One of my favorite repurposings of a Catholic Church was St. Liborius on St. Louis’ Near Northside. The church has since burned down, but what a cathedral to community that it continued to be during its time as Sk8 Liborius.
What happens to vacant churches is such an interesting topic and I’ve recently posted some adaptive reuses of churches in STL’s Benton Park n’hood.. Here’s another one that’s now housing. The former Olive Branch Presbyterian on Sidney is now a four-family. I hope to move on to the FPSE n’hood soon.
November 16, 2025 at 5:39 PM
What happens to vacant churches is such an interesting topic and I’ve recently posted some adaptive reuses of churches in STL’s Benton Park n’hood.. Here’s another one that’s now housing. The former Olive Branch Presbyterian on Sidney is now a four-family. I hope to move on to the FPSE n’hood soon.
I didn’t have on my calendar for November 15th crossing the street while on a walk to be on the shady side but here we are.
November 15, 2025 at 8:06 PM
I didn’t have on my calendar for November 15th crossing the street while on a walk to be on the shady side but here we are.
Speed Hump Me, St. Louis!
(School crossing traffic sign with a speed hump sign underneath it with “ME” spray painted on it in front of a newly renovated one story two-family building — most likely originally commercial spaces. Some nice fall color on a street tree. In TGS.)
(School crossing traffic sign with a speed hump sign underneath it with “ME” spray painted on it in front of a newly renovated one story two-family building — most likely originally commercial spaces. Some nice fall color on a street tree. In TGS.)
November 15, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Speed Hump Me, St. Louis!
(School crossing traffic sign with a speed hump sign underneath it with “ME” spray painted on it in front of a newly renovated one story two-family building — most likely originally commercial spaces. Some nice fall color on a street tree. In TGS.)
(School crossing traffic sign with a speed hump sign underneath it with “ME” spray painted on it in front of a newly renovated one story two-family building — most likely originally commercial spaces. Some nice fall color on a street tree. In TGS.)
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Renters have been left high and dry, while city leaders violate the charter to sell a public park to developers.
Impacted Renters Fund Debacle and Park Sale Show Who Matters to City Leaders
Renters have been left high and dry, while city leaders violate the charter to sell a public park to developers.
moundcitymessenger.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Renters have been left high and dry, while city leaders violate the charter to sell a public park to developers.
Not quite in the mood to do any Two-Fam Termination Tuesday posting, but here’s a post for the more appealing Two Townhome Tuesday. (Across from Fremont Park in Benton Park. Infill; no property tax abatement.)
November 11, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Not quite in the mood to do any Two-Fam Termination Tuesday posting, but here’s a post for the more appealing Two Townhome Tuesday. (Across from Fremont Park in Benton Park. Infill; no property tax abatement.)
Oh, wow, the rumors that a very expensive home was coming to a parcel in the lower right pic were true. I think there'll be another home coming as well there. (It's a demo and replace projects, btw; iirc four smaller oldies were cleared.)
www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/news...
www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/news...
November 11, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Oh, wow, the rumors that a very expensive home was coming to a parcel in the lower right pic were true. I think there'll be another home coming as well there. (It's a demo and replace projects, btw; iirc four smaller oldies were cleared.)
www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/news...
www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/news...
I believe St. Agnes Catholic, like Ebenezer, also opened in 1891 in Benton Park. It closed in the 1990s. Ownership has flipped around a bit since; the current owner picked it up a couple years ago; not sure of any specific plans. The old school a few blocks away was turned into condos in the 00s.
November 11, 2025 at 3:30 PM
I believe St. Agnes Catholic, like Ebenezer, also opened in 1891 in Benton Park. It closed in the 1990s. Ownership has flipped around a bit since; the current owner picked it up a couple years ago; not sure of any specific plans. The old school a few blocks away was turned into condos in the 00s.
oof... it appears that Cupples Warehouse (now Stadium Lofts), 1818 Washington, 1901 Washington (Tudor Building) and Paul Brown Lofts, all downtown, have recently ended or are in the process of ending their affordable housing obligations with early LIHTC exits. Several hundred units in all.
LIHTC expirations and early exits already have been a factor in STL City's loss of affordable housing. It's only going to get worse unless we have a robust, actionable plan. This includes alternatives/supplements to LIHTC for production of affordable housing directly serving lower-income residents.
Since the LIHTC program was created in 1986, the number of LIHTC units has risen every year as the program has become the major generator of affordable housing in the US.
Because of affordability expiration, however, the number of LIHTC units is expected to begin falling over the next decade.
Because of affordability expiration, however, the number of LIHTC units is expected to begin falling over the next decade.
November 10, 2025 at 7:05 PM
oof... it appears that Cupples Warehouse (now Stadium Lofts), 1818 Washington, 1901 Washington (Tudor Building) and Paul Brown Lofts, all downtown, have recently ended or are in the process of ending their affordable housing obligations with early LIHTC exits. Several hundred units in all.
Kudos to all those running the Forest Park Half-Marathon on this cold and very windy morning! We're not built the same, you and I. (I'm currently eating a donut.)
November 9, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Kudos to all those running the Forest Park Half-Marathon on this cold and very windy morning! We're not built the same, you and I. (I'm currently eating a donut.)
oh, ffs
www.ksdk.com/article/news...
www.ksdk.com/article/news...
Boos erupt at St. Louis City Hall after Alderwoman blames Palestinians for crime; SLMPD cites lack of evidence
Alderwoman Sharon Tyus blamed Palestinian residents for crime within her ward in the north portion of St. Louis.
www.ksdk.com
November 8, 2025 at 2:31 AM
oh, ffs
www.ksdk.com/article/news...
www.ksdk.com/article/news...
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New: Pablo Moreno González and Felipe Agustin Zamacona, two men formerly held at the Broadview, IL ICE facility, and now the named plaintiffs in a federal class action alleging inhumane treatment at the facility, are being released from federal custody per a successful habeas petition.
November 7, 2025 at 9:02 PM
New: Pablo Moreno González and Felipe Agustin Zamacona, two men formerly held at the Broadview, IL ICE facility, and now the named plaintiffs in a federal class action alleging inhumane treatment at the facility, are being released from federal custody per a successful habeas petition.
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Heavy demand, yet we know Cortex will give the next project TIF proceeds and other incentives 🥴:
"All of our available lab spaces are now spoken for," Fiorello said [...] "So there's still very heavy demand for lab space.“
www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/news...
"All of our available lab spaces are now spoken for," Fiorello said [...] "So there's still very heavy demand for lab space.“
www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/news...
Where Cortex could be building next - St. Louis Business Journal
Where Cortex could be building next
www.bizjournals.com
November 7, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Heavy demand, yet we know Cortex will give the next project TIF proceeds and other incentives 🥴:
"All of our available lab spaces are now spoken for," Fiorello said [...] "So there's still very heavy demand for lab space.“
www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/news...
"All of our available lab spaces are now spoken for," Fiorello said [...] "So there's still very heavy demand for lab space.“
www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/news...
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Sixty years ago, Percy Green made headlines when he scaled the Arch to protest discrimination in the construction trades.
Mr. Green's courage has inspired generations of activists. It was a pleasure to welcome him to the Board of Aldermen to present him with a resolution in his honor!
Mr. Green's courage has inspired generations of activists. It was a pleasure to welcome him to the Board of Aldermen to present him with a resolution in his honor!
November 7, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Sixty years ago, Percy Green made headlines when he scaled the Arch to protest discrimination in the construction trades.
Mr. Green's courage has inspired generations of activists. It was a pleasure to welcome him to the Board of Aldermen to present him with a resolution in his honor!
Mr. Green's courage has inspired generations of activists. It was a pleasure to welcome him to the Board of Aldermen to present him with a resolution in his honor!
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I've been naming this one in conversations with electeds as well! And the Fontbonne dorms?? Come on region, get it together.
November 7, 2025 at 3:17 PM
I've been naming this one in conversations with electeds as well! And the Fontbonne dorms?? Come on region, get it together.
This is an incredibly depressing indictment of our broken City government. Even when there's good intentions, it's a disaster in execution for those in need.
www.stlpr.org/government-p...
www.stlpr.org/government-p...
A St. Louis program to help displaced tenants and tornado victims has yet to take applications
The Board of Aldermen originally approved spending for the Impacted Tenants Fund through American Rescue Plan Act money in 2023. It sought to provide financial aid to tenants who have been displaced f...
www.stlpr.org
November 7, 2025 at 3:18 PM
This is an incredibly depressing indictment of our broken City government. Even when there's good intentions, it's a disaster in execution for those in need.
www.stlpr.org/government-p...
www.stlpr.org/government-p...
With freezing temps now upon us, can haz for emergency shelter?
Can haz for emergency shelter?
The shuttered Last Hotel downtown. Still under tax abatement; maybe it should be opened up for displaced SLS families.
The shuttered Last Hotel downtown. Still under tax abatement; maybe it should be opened up for displaced SLS families.
November 7, 2025 at 2:50 PM
With freezing temps now upon us, can haz for emergency shelter?
Ok, STL, who Is this guy? Where is he?
November 6, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Ok, STL, who Is this guy? Where is he?