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Welcome
to the Inaugural Issue of
the CWEA Neighborhood News
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Dear Friends
and Neighbors,
It's our
pleasure to bring to you the
first online issue of the CWEA
Neighborhood News. We hope to
provide you the most up-to-date
and helpful information as you
navigate your way through
living, working and playing in
the Central West End. We're
tinkering with the format,
content, and frequency so please
feel free to make suggestions
(via email link below) as to how
we can improve our communication
with you. Enjoy!
Tricia
Roland-Hamilton
President
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Membership Drive Underway
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Livin’
here. Lovin’ it.
When you live or work in the CWE,
you know it’s going to be a nice
day when, on your way to work or
school, you see the sidewalks
lined with tables and chairs and
the planters are filled.
Springtime is not only marked by
the blooming of the pear trees
and red buds, but by the crowd
of strollers and bikes parked in
front of the cafes and coffee
shops. Hibernating neighbors
emerge and place bets on whether
there will be a blizzard or a
heat wave next week.
There is so much to love about
our neighborhood and one of the
ways we can keep it thriving is
by becoming a member of the
Central West End Association or
renewing our membership during
the 2008 Spring Membership
Drive. With your annual
membership contribution you
receive a chance to win four
Cardinals baseball tickets and a
resident membership discount
card to local favorites all year
long! Your membership dues
support safety initiatives,
beautifies the streetscape, and
makes possible great events like
the Art Fair & Taste, the
Central West End House Tour, and
the Annual Glow in the Park. As
a member, you’ll be connected to
the people and events in the
neighborhood and continue to
make this a great place to live.
Thank you for your support and
happy Spring!
To learn more or sign up today,
go to
http://thecwe.com.
Your Neighbors and Fellow
Merchants,
Heather Navarro and Paul
Deal, Residential
Membership
Marcia Niedringhaus,
Business Membership
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Mark Your
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2008 CENTRAL WEST END HOUSE
AND GARDEN TOUR
FEATURING THE ELEGANT
MANSIONS
OF KINGSBURY PLACE
Saturday and
Sunday, May 17th & 18th,
2008
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
See the history...
Experience the dining and
shopping...
Join us for the exciting
2008 Central West End House
and Garden Tour - a popular
tradition for more than 30
years. The tour draws more
than 5,000 people to our
historic and vibrant
community (one of St. Louis
Magazines "2007 Best
Neighborhoods").
Chaired by neighbor
Janet Meyer (ably assisted
by Bill Latz), this
years’ tour features the
elegant turn-of- the-century
homes of Kingsbury Place.
We are thrilled to be
spotlighting one of St.
Louis’ premier private
places where the amazing
craftsmanship of an era past
is evident.
Ticket prices:
$20 days of the tour
$18 in advance
$16 group of
15 or more
To purchase tickets, click
on the invitation at right
or go to
http://www.thecwe.com
and click on 2008 Annual
House & Garden Tour.
2008 CENTRAL WEST
END HOUSE AND GARDEN TOUR
PREVIEW PARTY
Friday, May
16, 2008
6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
The historic mansions of
Kingsbury Place will welcome
you for an exclusive tour.
Libations will be plentiful,
including Preview Party
Signature Cocktails.
Cuisine from top CWE
restaurants will await you
in tents under the trees of
this enchanting street. To
add to your pleasure, there
will be live music. Enjoy a
signature cocktail, take a
leisurely tour of some
incredible mansions, partake
in outstanding cuisine and
maybe even a dance under the
stars.
Tickets are $90 per person and
are limited so make plans to
join us for the extraordinary
party!
For tickets go to http://thecwe.com
to order online or call
367-2220.
2008 CENTRAL WEST END ART
FAIR & TASTE
June 6 - 8, 2008
The 14th Annual Art Fair & Taste
brings together the best local
and regional artists and the
area's most distinguished
restaurants for this exceptional
event that draws over 50,000
people annually. This year, the
Art Fair & Taste will feature a
Children's Pavilion, Live
Entertainment all weekend, Art
Demonstrations, and excellent
restaurant fare. Thanks to our
very own John Oleski and
Paris Bouchard for
their leadership as chairs of
this year's event.
Come to support your historic
CWE neighborhood and not only
visit the many booths, but
stroll among the antique shops,
boutiques, and the many
galleries located on CWE's own
"Gallery Row".
2008
GLOW IN THE PARK
September 19, 2008
6:30 p.m.
till Midnight
Plans are underway for the 17th
annual Glow in the Park, to be
held this year on the race
launch field. Large, elegant
and beautifully decorated
tents will house this exclusive
event and, as always, the
glowing balloons will provide an
indescribable backdrop. Event
Chair Patti Short
and her committee are
working hard to deliver an event
you won't want to miss.
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Planning & Development
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The
Planning and Development
Committee recently heard a
presentation on the Department
of Housing and Urban
Development’s 203k program for
home and condominium renovation.
HUD recently raised the FHA load
limit of 203K rehab program to
$281,251. The 203k program is
HUD’s primary program for the
rehabilitation and repair of
single family properties. To be
eligible the property must be a
one- to four-family dwelling
that has been completed for at
least one year; and retain some
of the existing foundation
system in homes that have been
demolished or will be razed as
part of the rehabilitation work.
Some Central West End residents
may wish to find out more about
the program. Go to
//http://hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/203k/203kabou.cfm
or pick up a brochure at the
CWEA office.
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Neighborhood Parks
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Neighbors gathered a couple of
Saturday's ago to enjoy a
Kennedy Park Primp and Play
day. More than 100 plants were
planted with the help of 20
neighbors and a dozen kids.
Brendan Sullivan, with son
Liam, Carter Hand with Maria
Navarro, Heather Navarro &
Tom Brackman.
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News
from BJC
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A
tunnel leading to the future
loading docks of the BJC
Institute of Health (former
Wayco Garage Site) at Washington
University will be excavated
under Euclid Avenue. The
excavation will require
installation of a temporary
pedestrian bridge to allow for
sidewalk access on the east side
of Euclid, near the shuttle
depot.
Phase one:
-A portion of the Euclid
sidewalk, just south of the
shuttle depot, will be shifted
slightly east to accommodate
preparations for the excavation.
Phase two:
-A handicap-accessible
pedestrian bridge will be
installed over the excavation
site, remaining in place for
approximately eight months.
-Sidewalks on the east side of
Euclid, and the north side of
Children's Place, will remain
open throughout construction.
-Shuttle service and access to
the link and Metrolink, will not
be impacted.
More about the BJC Institute
of Health at Washington
University
Construction is under way on the
BJC Institute of Health located
at the southwest corner of
Euclid Avenue and Children's
Place. The steel frame will
continue to take shape over the
next eight months. The 11-story,
700,000-square-foot research
building is scheduled for
completion in December 2009.
The building will serve as home
for BioMed 21, the university's
initiative to accelerate
scientific discovery and bring
medical breakthroughs to the
patient bedside faster. It also
will house some ancillary
services for Barnes-Jewish
Hospital.
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CWE
Neighborhood Security Initaitive
Update
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The CWEA
Security Committee, chaired by
neighbor Henry Edmonds,
continues to work toward
implementation of its
Neighborhood Security Initiative
(NSI). The NSI began as a pilot
project in October, 2007. Its
goal is to create an unwelcome
environment for potential harm
and enhance the safety and
security of the neighborhood.
A Security Committee
representing six participating
Special Business Districts
(SBD's), along with CWE Midtown
Development, Washington
University Medical School and
the CWEA has met weekly to
provide oversight and guidance
to the NSI.
The combination of close
coordination, sharing of
information, brainstorming new
approaches and establishing
priorities has created strong
momentum for continued success.
The Committee plans to formulate
an overall neighborhood-wide
security/safety plan, use a
problem-solving approach to
address safety issues, reduce
reliance upon supplemental
random patrols and discourage
criminal behavior by creating a
clean and unwelcome environment.
All are invited to attend our
Security Forums, held the last
Wednesday of the month, 5:45
p.m., at Schlafley Library.
Regular updates on the NSI will
be provided. For a copy of the
NSI plan, please
click here.
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"REAL CHANGE" Campaign to Launch
in CWE
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In
conjunction with the passing of
a an ordinance cracking down on
panhandling in the CWE, the CWEA
will launch its "Real Change"
campaign on Saturday, May 17th.
Its goal is to encourage
residents and visitors to say no
to panhandlers and, instead,
give their spare change to local
service providers.
The campaign is designed to
educate the public that those
who give money to panhandlers
are not helping people who truly
are down on their luck.
Parking meters will be installed
at the intersections of Euclid
and McPherson, Euclid and
Maryland, Euclid and Laclede,
and Euclid and Lindell, to
collect change for agencies that
provide support services to
those in need. Businesses will
distribute cards describing the
program and display decals
indicating they "support real
change".
The new ordinance, introduced by
CWE Alderman Lyda Krewson, makes
panhandling illegal at
night, at sidewalk cafe's, near
bus stops and Metro stations and
within any business
establishment. As always, any
form of aggressive panhandling
is against the law. Panhandlers
may not block the passage of the
person they are soliciting or
continue to beg after being told
no. Please call the
police and Hi-Tech if you
witness such activity. Be sure
to report location, a
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Wednesday, April 30th
Security Forum
Schlafly Library
5:45 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
(Last Wednesday of the Month)
Friday, May 16th
2008 House & Garden Tour Preview
Party
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
May 17th - 18th
2008 House & Garden Tour -
Kingsbury Place
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
May 23th
Kick-Off of Real Change
Campaign
Euclid & Maryland
10:00 a.m.
June 6th - 8th
2008 CWE Art & Taste
September 19th
Annual Glow in the Park
6:30 p.m. till Midnight
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Share news of your upcoming
events and activities.
We're creating a community
calendar and want to include
happenings throughout the
neighborhood.
Send us your information!
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Volunteers Needed
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Office Help
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House Tour
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Fair & Taste
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Livin'
Here Lovin' It!!!
Join Your
Neighbors and Merchants in
Supporting the CWEA
Renew Your
Membership Today!
www.thecwe.com
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We'll be creating a
Community Chatter
column in this space soon. If
you'd like to report on new
moves, new shops, new neighbors,
new babies, what's happening in
the neighborhood, etc., give us
a shout
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