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Historical April–May 2002 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
Alderman Irving Clay, who represents the 26th ward, has gone on the offensive to find developers and/or businesses to invest in the 57xx-59xx blocks of Delmar.
With 14,493 households within a radius .of 1 mile, and literally dozens of new homes being built nearby, the area is poised for development. At a luncheon hosted by the People’s Health Centers at 5701 Delmar, Alderman Clay, City of St. Louis Director of Planning, Don Roe, and staff planner Daffne Moore outlined the campaign.
The luncheon room was packed with neighbors, architects, developers, and city employees.
The luncheon repast was tasty, and the clinic looked as if it had opened only yesterday. Better still was the message imparted to the guests. Alderman Clay noted the substantial amount of new family housing created close to Delmar: Maple Acres along Belt north of Delmar – 28 single family homes have sold for more than $140,000 each. 20 more are in construction by Jaffee Construction, a $ 7.3 Million project. West End Estates on Enright — 55 homes are being built in a $10 Million project sponsored by Bank of America. Vernon Estates — 17 new homes representing an investment of over $4 Million. Horton Place — 3 completed homes and 9 more in process, some $2 Million in new housing.
This makes 132 new homes, totalling over $43 Million in new investment in the West End neighborhood.
In addition, the 12 Nina Place townhomes were recently completed in Skinker DeBaliviere Neighborhood.
Also receiving plaudits is the William L. Clay Sr. Leisure Living Community, affordable apartments for senior citizens on Cates and Clemens.
This was developed by the People’s Health Center, bringing their investment in this neighborhood to over $11.4 Million, including the clinic, the Social Security Building, and the new senior apartments.
These housing additions raise median income and increase the customer base -for potential Delmar businesses.
The desire is to see the addition of stores and offices that serve the needs of residents. Potential business development sites include the old Waldman Glass Store and the stores at the intersection of Hamilton and Delmar. Hopefully, Alderman Clay’s marketing campaign will draw new interest to this section of Delmar, now graced by a median and planters, first stage of the long-awaited $4.1 Million in streetscape improvements being made to Delmar. Look for news of upcoming Delmar celebration, as well as Open Houses at these exciting new developments.
Original photograph caption
West End and neighboring redevelopment map showing subdivisions totaling over 132 new homes. Map by William Bailey, City of St. Louis.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, April–May 2002.
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Archival transcription note: Source project amounts sum approximately $23.3 million, whereas stated combined investment is over $43 million. Original figures preserved and not silently recomputed.
Original source: SD_Times2002_04.pdf, printed page(s) 7; PDF page(s) 7.
