Mark Groth

October 14, 2020

My City Was Gone - Why The Pretenders Got Me Thinking About St. Louis

Mark Groth

October 14, 2020

My City Was Gone - Why The Pretenders Got Me Thinking About St. Louis

Some thoughts on the Pretenders 1982 B-side single “My City Was Gone” and how it ties into my thoughts on current day St. Louis and memories in general.

Mark Groth

September 13, 2020

Lemp Brewery Malt Kiln Collapse

Mark Groth

September 13, 2020

A couple quick memories to record for the recent collapse of part of the Lemp Brewery.

Mark Groth

August 25, 2020

Traffic Calming - Carondelet Park

Mark Groth

August 25, 2020

There is some new traffic calming infrastructure in Carondelet Park. I had a chance to check it out. Some thoughts on the first impression.

Mark Groth

August 23, 2020

City Foundry STL - First Impressions

Mark Groth

August 23, 2020

City Foundry STL already has tenants moving in and is on the verge of opening. Can’t wait to check out the finished product and see activity in a former space entirely devoid of people.

Mark Groth

August 15, 2020

Compton Hill Reservoir Park - Updates

Mark Groth

August 15, 2020

Another update on Compton Hill Reservoir Park as it continues to become a fully functional, almost showplace park in the St. Louis Park system.

Mark Groth

August 14, 2020

SSM Health / St. Louis University Hospital Tour

Mark Groth

August 14, 2020

SSM Health / St. Louis University Hospital Tour

In early August, we attended a pre-opening tour of the $550M SSM Health/SLU Hospital. What a feat of modern engineering and cutting edge, patient-focused medical care center.

Mark Groth

August 10, 2020

Rung For Women - Open House

Mark Groth

August 10, 2020

We attended an open house tour of Rung for Women, their new campus in Fox Park is a perfect addition to our neighborhood and will be a community asset like no other. Here are some photos and learnings from our visit.

Mark Groth

July 29, 2020

Centered at the Hospital

Mark Groth

July 29, 2020

Some quick thoughts on what’s important and how during a global pandemic, medical professionals continue to be a true inspiration. Our medical facilities, nurses, hospital workers and doctors are incredible.

Mark Groth

July 14, 2020

Union Station - Latest Renovation

Mark Groth

July 14, 2020

We visited the St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station and took a ride on the St. Louis Wheel. Good old family/date night fun. This latest redo will likely be a hit for many years to come.

Mark Groth

June 26, 2020

Gentrification Part 4 - Academic Input and Personal Enlightenment

Mark Groth

June 26, 2020

Gentrification Part 4 - Academic Input and Personal Enlightenment

In this entry, I talk to an expert on the topic of gentrification in St. Louis, changing my thought patterns on the topic.

Mark Groth

June 22, 2020

Freund's Bakery - Kosciusko Neighborhood Sign

Mark Groth

June 22, 2020

Freund's Bakery - Kosciusko Neighborhood Sign

Signs from our past are important badges of historical information and cause for continued curiosity and research. This time a > 100 year old bakery was part of the fun.

Mark Groth

May 22, 2020

The Color Of Medicine: The Story of Homer G. Phillips Hospital

Mark Groth

May 22, 2020

The Color Of Medicine: The Story of Homer G. Phillips Hospital

This emotional documentary film is essential viewing for anyone interested in our city. Here are some thoughts after the first viewing, as well as where to go to find this one on DVD.

Mark Groth

May 18, 2020

Abandoned and Derelict Properties Part 2 - What Can the Average Citizen Do?

Mark Groth

May 18, 2020

Abandoned and Derelict Properties Part 2 - What Can the Average Citizen Do?

A return to a 2018 post about our neighborhood’s vacancy problem as well as plenty of updated photos and commentary two years later.

Mark Groth

April 4, 2020

James Earl Ray - St. Louis Connections

Mark Groth

April 4, 2020

52 years ago today, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated by James Earl Ray. St. Louis was part of the story. Here’s a look at some of the physical landmarks from that part of history.

Mark Groth

February 15, 2020

Daydream #385

Mark Groth

February 15, 2020

The latest daydream won’t fade…St. Louis needs a soulful, neighborhood alley.

Mark Groth

February 8, 2020

Gentrification Part 3 - Botanical Heights West of Thurman Avenue

Mark Groth

February 8, 2020

Gentrification Part 3 - Botanical Heights West of Thurman Avenue

Part 3 examines a much more staged and sustainable approach to infill and investment. But, is it gentrification?

Mark Groth

December 31, 2019

Preservation Square - Carr Square Neighborhood

Mark Groth

December 31, 2019

Preservation Square - Carr Square Neighborhood

A project to re-imagine one of the subsidized housing superblocks in the Near North Side, Preservation Square, has been long in the planning phases, so an update with funding secured was much welcomed news in 2019.

Mark Groth

December 30, 2019

43 New Homes - Gate District Neighborhood

Mark Groth

December 30, 2019

43 New Homes - Gate District Neighborhood

St. Louis University has been land banking for years in the Gate District. Here’s an opportunity for real positive, urban change. Will it be a good or bad result? Keep your eye on this one!

Mark Groth

December 29, 2019

Rung For Women - Fox Park Neighborhood

Mark Groth

December 29, 2019

Arguably our favorite of the year. This non-profit organization is building a new ~3.5 acre campus just south of our neighborhood park.

Mark Groth

December 29, 2019

Wexford Building - Cortex - Central West End Neighborhood

Mark Groth

December 29, 2019

Wexford Building - Cortex - Central West End Neighborhood

This one is all about the look of the building and the potential for a more densely compacted Cortex Innovation District with more jobs and opportunities to make St. Louis a magnet for tech savvy employees and citizens.

My City Was Gone - Why The Pretenders Got Me Thinking About St. Louis

Lemp Brewery Malt Kiln Collapse

Traffic Calming - Carondelet Park

City Foundry STL - First Impressions

Compton Hill Reservoir Park - Updates

SSM Health / St. Louis University Hospital Tour

Rung For Women - Open House

Centered at the Hospital

Union Station - Latest Renovation

Gentrification Part 4 - Academic Input and Personal Enlightenment

Freund's Bakery - Kosciusko Neighborhood Sign

The Color Of Medicine: The Story of Homer G. Phillips Hospital

Abandoned and Derelict Properties Part 2 - What Can the Average Citizen Do?

James Earl Ray - St. Louis Connections

Daydream #385

Gentrification Part 3 - Botanical Heights West of Thurman Avenue

Preservation Square - Carr Square Neighborhood

43 New Homes - Gate District Neighborhood

Rung For Women - Fox Park Neighborhood

Wexford Building - Cortex - Central West End Neighborhood

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