A few project updates...
3000 Locust
Collegiate Development's redevelopment of the old Nash Automotive building in Midtown Alley is having new windows installed. When complete, this will house Collegiate's new home office as well as over 20 loft apartments. This is one of the last vacant or under utilized buildings along Locust in Midtown Alley. Based on my walk today, 4 buildings were under utilized or vacant. An additional 6 are under renovation with another set to begin renovation fairly soon.
For those outside of STL, Midtown Alley is St. Louis's old "Automobile Row". Many car dealerships were once based here in, in many cases, elaborate 2-story buildings. Today, it's a creative district home to many small businesses as well as bars and venues.
Red Flag
Also in the Midtown Alley region is Red Flag, a new concert venue that replaced Fubar. A bit ominous if you ask me.
SLU ISE Building
The new SLU ISE Building is nearing completion and will be ready for the fall semester. Construction fences were recently taken down.
Forsyth Point
The first of 2 tower cranes has been erected at Forsyth Point. This project will being two new office buildings to Downtown Clayton as well as parking and retail space. The crane is highly visible, especially from the 64-170 intersection. Being a red crane, it's certainly different than what we have seen in the skies over St. Louis but we've had a few red cranes up recently. There were 3 at WashU's East End at one point and another one was at the COCA Expansion site in University City.
This is the most visible red crane. Forsyth Point itself is one of the largest projects in Downtown Clayton besides Centene Centre.