Benton Park West

Two St. Louisans have big plans for a tiny house and an urban farm

Miya Norfleet

The Benton Park West Tiny House Project combines sustainability and creativity. Its developers hope to inspire others to build eco-friendly homes throughout the region.

The former Garfield School in St. Louis has been renovated and will open on Nov. 19, 2014, as Garfield Commons with 25 apartments for single chronically homeless adults.

Government, Politics & Issues

New Homeless Facility To Open In St. Louis

When Garfield Commons, the former Garfield Elementary School in St. Louis, formally opens this week, it will provide 25 apartments for single homeless…

Economy & Business

Cherokee Street's destiny could be determined by surrounding neighborhoods

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, May 8, 2013 - Cherokee Street developed a reputation in recent years as a creative and cultural…

Economy & Business

Commentary: Lessons from housing efforts in Benton Park and the West End

Lana Stein

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, Jan. 23, 2013 - As local housing markets slowly lurch back to normality, those concerned with the…