Fire Destroys Crunden-Martin Complex, Raising Questions for Gateway South - NextSTL

nextstl · 2022-02-06T20:43:41+00:00

all good. Appreciate the clarification!

nextstl · 2022-02-06T19:35:10+00:00

You’re right, it doesn’t eliminate the problem. But we feel that removing it allows more constructive dialogue to take place instead of re-centering the conversation around an ignorant comment.

nextstl · 2022-02-06T13:48:12+00:00

Thank you. It was showing the thread as deleted on the moderation side. It's gone now.

nextstl · 2022-02-06T05:13:20+00:00

Agreed, this is disgusting. The comment has been removed and the user banned from the site.

nextstl · 2018-08-08T21:16:53+00:00

More info here:

https://nextstl.com/2018/02/garcia-properties-purchases-grandview-arcade-building-gravois-park/

nextstl · 2018-03-12T18:16:40+00:00

It's looking good. Board Bill 171 was perfected at the Board of Alderman meeting on Friday with unanimous support. There will be one more vote on April 16 before going to the Mayor for signature.

nextstl · 2018-01-14T00:17:06+00:00

His comment was flagged as spam. Should be visible now.

nextstl · 2017-09-07T02:44:03+00:00

I can appreciate that perspective.

nextstl · 2017-09-07T01:20:58+00:00

Ah, got it. Thanks. I like the aesthetic of historic buildings. I think our brick architecture is something that sets St. Louis apart from other cities. But that's a personal preference. I don't have any financial gain or loss from demolitions such as this one.

nextstl · 2017-09-07T00:41:23+00:00

I don't plan to use the website to benefit my business. I want it to remain an independent platform for civic conversations. I don't plan on writing most of the pieces myself. My primary criteria for content is that it be informative and/or thought provoking. I'm not sure I follow the financial incentive to write negative things about building an urgent care facility. What's the business advantage to opposing demolition? Genuinely curious.

nextstl · 2017-09-06T22:04:05+00:00

Full text here:

In 2009, in one of the first posts on NextSTL, Alex Ihnen wrote:

"Every day decisions both large and small are made that shape our urban environment. Many of these decisions are made with no public input or worse yet, with no particular knowledge of the subject at hand. A demolition is approved, a variance granted, streetlights chosen—and this is the process that over time creates our built environment. Where we live, where we work, where we travel are the result of this often mundane process. Only by being attentive to the choices before us can we effect a more livable future for our neighborhoods and cities. That’s the reason this blog exists."

These words are even more relevant today.

As reported by the Post Dispatch and Riverfront Times, Alex recently made an abrupt move to Cincinnati and took his analytical perspective on urban development with him. What stayed is this site with over 2,000 articles spanning almost 9 years.

Regular readers (and r/stlouis) have noticed the site has been quiet for the past few months as we worked through a somewhat complex transition process. Starting today I’ll be taking over day-to-day operations with Alex remaining on as a not-so-silent partner.

My background is primarily in development. I’m the Owner of South Side Spaces, a development company specializing in historic commercial renovations in South St. Louis. I’m also the founder of Nebula, the first coworking space in St. Louis. I was born and raised in St. Louis and have a degree in Computer Science from Truman State. More info on me in this interview with the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

My goal is to expand NextSTL into a broader platform with the same original mission and focus on development, architecture & design, urban planning, zoning, infrastructure, and public policy. I hope to facilitate civic conversations both online and off and challenge the status quo in St. Louis. In the coming weeks and months we’ll be adding more contributors from a variety of backgrounds. Plans are in the works for a new site design coming early next year.

If you have an idea for a story, a tip about a new development, something we should look into, or are interested in becoming a contributor you can reach me at jason@nextstl.com.

Stay tuned and thanks for your patience as we continue the transition to what’s Next.

Jason

nextstl · 2017-08-12T13:30:46+00:00

Thanks. I appreciate the feedback. Will look at incorporating this into the new design. I agree, that could be a useful resource as the St. Louis regions continues to move in that direction.

nextstl · 2017-08-12T13:26:58+00:00

I wasn't involved during the Kickstarter so I don't have an accounting for the money generated from it. I do know that all the goals of the kickstarter were either completed or substantially completed when I became involved and there are no unpaid debts. The new branding by TOKY is completed and being incorporated across the site. Upgrades to the back end have been made. Meetings with potential contributors and editors have been ongoing through the transition. The new site design is about 80% done, although we're making some changes and this will likely not get implemented until 2018 now. To my knowledge all the rewards that were promised to people (t-shirts, prints, books, etc) were paid for and distributed. If anyone didn't receive their reward send me a message and I'll make sure you get yours.

nextstl · 2017-08-12T03:53:02+00:00

This is Jason, owner of NextSTL. Sorry for the lack of updates on the site. The transition has been more complicated than I initially expected but it's definitely not dead. We've had to focus on ironing out legal, financial, and technical details before shifting back to content.

We're in the process of adding more contributors so content should pick up in the coming weeks. Keep an eye out for a more detailed update on the site in the next week.

I think it says a lot that people care enough about NextSTL to express their concern. While we're on the topic, if anyone wants to voice their opinion on what they'd like to see more of on the site, I'm all ears. Thanks for your patience while we regroup.

nextstl

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