Northwest of Manchester and Tower Grove
Of the four quadrants, this area is characterized by the most residential units and intact stock of housing. Residents noted that conditions deteriorate as you move closer to Tower Grove and south of Manchester. The most frustrating problem is dilapidated units owned by one or two absentee landlords. Many residents recommended purchasing and rehabilitating these units as a first step. They also suggested that vacant lots and buildings be included. The 4200 block of Gibson Avenue was identified as the most distressed street in the area and was selected as the place to start. All blocks ending at Tower Grove Avenue were targeted for revitalization the following year.

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Legend: home owner home owner; rental rental; commercial commercial;
vacant vacant; LRA LRA; industrial industrial; institution institution.
Existing conditions (Fall 1998) as reported by residents and documented by Urban Design Associates.
NW Quadrant, 132kb jpg
© 1999, UDA, Washington University Medical Center, and Mercantile Bank

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