Washington University buys vacate lot at Skinker and Delmar Washington University recently acquired 6190 Delmar – the former Church’s Chicken Lot at the corner of Skinker and Delmar. The University has a long-standing interest in the areas surrounding our campuses and try to stay informed about properties that become available. When a building or parcel of land goes on the market, we evaluate whether there may be a university purpose for acquiring the property. In the case of 6190 Delmar, the former owner of this vacant property contacted the university about it being available for purchase. We decided to acquire it as part of our efforts to play a collaborative role with municipal officials and community organizations in identifying future development opportunities to support long-term success of the Loop. The university does not currently have any plans for development of the site.
The SDCC office hosted a meeting on October 6 to discuss short-term rentals in the neighborhood, with a specific focus on the recent purchase of 6179 Kingsbury by Big Dreams LCC.
October 8, 2026
