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Old 02-26-2018, 04:21 PM
 
Location: St. Louis
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by dbInSouthCity » Mon Feb 26, 2018 11:40 am

Downtown Neighborhood Association is in support of removing the facade condition, and issuing the full demo permit with 3 conditions that the developer has agreed to

1. Demolition permit is not issued until evidence is provided that construction of the new building has received financing and is ready to proceed immediately following the demolition of the current structure.
2. Plans for the new residential building are altered from the original plan that only included one and two bedroom units to one that will now include a minimum of 10 three bedroom units, which are a community need.
3. Retail space is created on the ground floor of the building located at the corner of Broadway and Clark and at any other location(s) on the ground floor of the building deemed feasible by the developers.
Sounds like this is a go!
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Old 02-27-2018, 06:15 AM
 
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Downtown apartment developers get demo authority | Business | stltoday.com

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The Preservation Board stepped out of the way of a 33-story downtown apartment project Monday with a 4-1 vote to allow the demolition of 300 South Broadway.

The approval requires the developers to prove they have financing, and their building permits need to conform with the plan they pitch before a demolition permit is issued. It was a reversal from a December Preservation Board decision, passed 4-3, requesting the developers save a portion of the structure designed by notable St. Louis architect Isaac Taylor and incorporate it into the modern apartment tower.

In the last two months, though, a development team made up of Jack Holleran of local firm HDA Architects and two Chicago companies, White Oak Realty Partners and CA Ventures, won support from the St. Louis Board of Aldermen. A redevelopment plan passed by the city’s legislative body — part of the process to give the project property tax breaks for the next 20 years — is one of the top criteria the board is supposed to consider before allowing demolition permits for historic structures.

And the developers argued the board’s request to save part of the building would have added millions to the cost. It “would really stop the project in its tracks if we were to save the exterior wall,” Holleran told the Board.

Area preservationists, though, say the structure is sound and could likely be placed on the National Register of Historic Buildings. Nearby surface parking lots, they say, could be developed instead. ”These buildings just aren’t coming back,” said Preservation Board member Michael Killeen, the lone vote against demolition.

Supporters of the project, including the Downtown Neighborhood Association, said St. Louis needed new downtown apartments if it was going to build density and vibrancy. ”The merits of this greatly outweigh the loss, and that’s coming from someone who’s passionate about preservation,” said Jerry Schlichter, the St. Louis lawyer credited with putting together the state’s historic preservation tax credit law.

The $100 million proposal would add 265 apartments just across Broadway from Busch Stadium. Holleran said he hoped to have financing secured and apply for permits by September. Construction should take about 20 months. “We’re going to move pretty rapidly,” he said after the hearing. “I’m 100 percent confident now.”

An apartment high rise is also planned at the adjacent Ballpark Village, which would add another 297 units to downtown.

“It is my hope, with these two projects, they do serve as a catalyst” for further downtown development, said Alderman Jack Coatar, who represents the area and shepherded the redevelopment bill through the Board of Aldermen.
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Old 02-27-2018, 11:34 AM
 
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They had to knock down a century old building rather than build on any of the empty lots in downtown?
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Old 02-27-2018, 03:30 PM
 
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They want to build as close to the Ballpark and BPV as possible and that was the closest available option. Yes, I would rather see a vacant lot get this new building too, but I would take a new 33 story tower over this existing, 50% historic building.
Now we will have two cranes downtown building two new residential towers. That visible "energy" will only build on itself.
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Old 02-27-2018, 05:13 PM
 
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They want to build as close to the Ballpark and BPV as possible and that was the closest available option. Yes, I would rather see a vacant lot get this new building too, but I would take a new 33 story tower over this existing, 50% historic building.
Now we will have two cranes downtown building two new residential towers. That visible "energy" will only build on itself.
Still, it doesn't feel like much of a win to lose an old solid brick highrise to get a glass tower. There's a sea of empty lots immediately south of the stadium and 64. Not one of those could be purchased? And yes, I understand that it's not as desireable as this location.

I do agree with you that it's good to see energy focused on downtown again though rather than just the rest of the central corridor plus Clayton.
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Old 02-27-2018, 07:11 PM
 
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^Absolutely it's great to see the high rise activity DT instead of just the CWE and Clayton.

Part of the sea of empty lots south of I-64 has long been talked about as a future location for Chouteau Lake District. There was a natural spring and lake there that was altered years ago and many would like to see it reincarnated. Would love to see it but I doubt the lake ever happens. Pics in this link:

https://nextstl.com/2016/12/future-c...ways-st-louis/
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Old 03-20-2018, 06:56 PM
 
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https://twitter.com/PresbyterianStl/...20379474743301

Poster on urbanstl pointed out this pic on HDA's website, these apartments will have great views into the stadium:

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Old 03-21-2018, 02:29 PM
 
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Image compliments of Shadrach from urbanstl, the view from Busch Stadium towards the Arch will have a completely new look in a few years:

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Old 07-19-2018, 01:27 PM
 
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Chris S noticed new images have been posted on HDA's website:







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Old 09-24-2018, 06:31 PM
 
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This project may be dead:

https://nextstl.com/2018/09/300-s-br...ding-for-sale/

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According to a notice sent to Saint Louis Community College employees from Chancellor Jeff Pittman, the due diligence period for 300 South Broadway has run out and the sale contract has been terminated without a final sale. The board intends to relist the building for sale.

Patrick Holleran with HDA Architects said they are still pursuing the project, and that it would be premature to say the development is dead but couldn’t provide additional details at this time.
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