Only 2 and a half years after Green Street and the Koman Group opened Chroma and its chic 235 residential units to the public, Chroma’s sister property Hue is nearly complete with an additional 111 modern apartments. Together, their combined 346 luxury apartments and 18,000 sq. feet of ground-floor retail will significantly densify and urbanizeContinue reading “Hue@Chroma Opening Soon in The Grove: A Review of Community Impact, Gentrification, and Urban Density”
Author Archives: Brian Adler
Bridging the Delmar Divide? Development at Euclid and Delmar Brings Big Promises
As the Central West End has seen historic levels of investment with tens of millions of dollars of renovations and new construction over the last few years, neighboring communities like Skinker-DeBaliviere, Midtown, and The Grove have experienced significant ancillary growth. St. Louis neighborhoods that traditionally make up what is known as the region’s “Central Corridor”Continue reading “Bridging the Delmar Divide? Development at Euclid and Delmar Brings Big Promises”
Cross Grand and the Small Business Revitalization of Dutchtown
Chip and Tasha Smith are here to stay. “I can see the future”, said Chip, as he gazed in wonder at his extravagantly remodeled storefront in the heart of Downtown Dutchtown on Meramec Ave. Living just steps from their store, Chip and Tasha could not be more bullish on their neighborhood. Chip, a photographer andContinue reading “Cross Grand and the Small Business Revitalization of Dutchtown”
Centene and Unfulfilled Promises: Potential turned to Vacant Lots, Cancelled Plans, and Threats toward St. Louis
Chapter 1 – The Promise & Potential When Centene announced the expansion of its Clayton headquarters, the proposal revealed one of the largest economic developments in terms of dollars and scope seen in decades for the St. Louis County business hub. Planning a series of “subdivisions” including several new glass-clad towers, residential, retail, and evenContinue reading “Centene and Unfulfilled Promises: Potential turned to Vacant Lots, Cancelled Plans, and Threats toward St. Louis”
New Luxury Hotel in Clayton Revitalizing an Aging Landmark
The City of Clayton, just outside of the City of St. Louis limits, is in the middle of a fast-paced transformation that is reshaping its skyline and densifying its streets. From the under construction Forsyth Pointe towers, the Ritz Carlton renovation, Centene Centre, a new Bank of America branch, a new AC Hotel, to aContinue reading “New Luxury Hotel in Clayton Revitalizing an Aging Landmark”
A Changing South City: Development Renaissance Headed to More Neighborhoods
South St. Louis is seeing a host of development and infill, leading with neighborhoods like The Grove and Benton Park which are practically in a renaissance. With new, sometimes controversial luxury apartments in The Grove and home sales in Benton Park seeing sky high prices and bidding wars, these neighborhoods are showing a resilience andContinue reading “A Changing South City: Development Renaissance Headed to More Neighborhoods”
Gourmet Nachos & Narwhal’s Concept coming to The Grove
Most of the articles I have written lately have begun with a note regarding the incredible amount of development taking place in Forest Park Southeast and The Grove. With this new dual-restaurant concept proposed at Chouteau and Vandeventer, not to mention 7 large residential projects expected soon south of Manchester by Green Street, that seemsContinue reading “Gourmet Nachos & Narwhal’s Concept coming to The Grove”
Residential Development in The Grove meets controversy as Plans Change after Demolitions
The Grove is in the midst of a development boom, with a new project or business entry announced seemingly every week. There is an incredible amount of momentum, driven by a stable business and restaurant community on Manchester and the residential stability granted by the CWE, Cortex, and Forest Park’s amenities. Many of these developmentsContinue reading “Residential Development in The Grove meets controversy as Plans Change after Demolitions”
A Sneak Peak at Sweetwaters Coffee and Tea, coming to The Grove in October
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea is coming to The Grove this October, with local owners Jason and Leah Rooney poised to introduce a the first of the premium-targeted and family-friendly coffee franchise to the St. Louis market. I had the pleasure of meeting Jason for a pre-opening tour of the facility and was given a rundownContinue reading “A Sneak Peak at Sweetwaters Coffee and Tea, coming to The Grove in October”
The Changing Face of DeBaliviere
Development across St. Louis shows few signs of slowing down, even amidst a global pandemic and economic uncertainty. While there may be some evidence of reduced demand for office space as many companies adapt to remote work, residential development is chugging along at a rapid pace. Commercial leases have seen the largest impact during theContinue reading “The Changing Face of DeBaliviere”
