Things That Won't Happen 7.19.2007 | 0 Comment(s)

Here are some projects I don't see happening anytime soon. I have no inside information on these projects other than a gut feeling.

The reconfiguration of St. Louis Centre. I honestly believe this project is dead in the water, and it's a shame. I walk by this hulking mass of crap almost daily and it is a huge detriment to downtown. Weeds choke the trees that are in the concrete plaza across from Macy's and if it wasn't for the smokers from the attached office building a huge block would be deserted.

The new tower across from the Old Post Office. The building size banner proclaiming a 2009 arrival seems a bit ambitious. I heard someone say that even the City doesn't think this is going to be built. Guess we'll see.

Chouteau's Landing.This one hurts because I've seen some fantastic renderings of this project and am really rooting for it. Unfortunately, I just don't feel there is much momentum behind this project...that's just my gut feeling.

The Bottle District. From super grand plans & a hyped ground-breaking to no news at all, this project seems to be pretty much a mess. I'm not holding out any hope for it.

The downtown Macy's actually having a good men's department. Yes, not a construction project, but, seriously, Macy's is so stupid.

On a positive note, I drove by the Compton Gate Condo development this afternoon and I must say I really like the way it relates to the street and the buildings around it. I almost didn't notice the Jack 'n the Box on Grand thanks to the much more interesting streetscape beyond.