In light of this weekend's workshop, I've been asked how the proposed Shaw safety model will work.  This story from Channel 4 does a great job of showing how Lafayette Square started the model, and how Dutchtown and Tower Grove South are implementing it. I hope to see all of you this Saturday 10AM at [...]

Last month, the SNIA Board of Directors, with the consent of ShawTalk's fearless moderator, Dave Lloyd, approved a set of guidelines for the listserv.  The objective was simple: define ShawTalk's mission, put in writing some common-sense framework for all to keep in mind, and support the listserv (and Dave) with enforcement. This made sense, especially [...]

From The Shaw Neighborhood Housing Corporation, comes this update on new residential projects in the pipeline.

Just in case you haven't seen the billboard, banners or web ads, or heard the mentions on KWMU, the first annual Shaw Performing Arts & Crafts Festival kicks off tomorrow night, with a concert on Shenandoah.  See the attached flyer for more schedule details, and help us make this inaugural event a success! SPACFEST FLYER

Just think of this Sunday's Big BIG Tour as one BIG open house. SNIA and the Shaw Neighborhood Housing Corp (SNHC) are proud to partner and represent our neighborhood, at the start of this year's tour - which takes place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Sunday. It's it's the only free city-wide tour [...]

It's been way too long between posts... Joan Jennings of our Executive Committee has worked feverishly with the producers of the new Shaw Performing Arts & Crafts Festival.  We hope the inaugural event has a strong showing, and we could use your help - both volunteering and spreading the word!  See below: 1ST ANNUAL SHAW PERFORMING ARTS [...]

Recently, David Lott, Tower Grove East President, and Harold Blackorby, Compton Heights President, met with Alan Renner, the QuickTrip representative assigned to the project.  They explained the neighborhood's concerns with the proposed QuickTrip & Received this reply after their meeting: From David Lott's posting on the TGENA listserve: Thanks for meeting with me to discuss [...]

Both sides were very principled in their arguments, and both carried solid points to the table...and both sides had strong backing.  What makes this compromise different than some of the stuff we've read about in the news?  Everything about this deal makes sense.  Congratulations to the St. Louis Police Officers Association and the City of [...]

Here's a friendly reminder of two big happenings, this weekend.  First is Operation Brightside's Neighborhood Blitz.  Get a few of your neighbors together and spruce up the block.  Guidelines and helpful tips are here. Second, the Grand South Grand Home and Garden Tour takes place Saturday and Sunday, with the start of the tour located at the [...]

Metal theft - especially copper - has been a prevalent issue all over St. Louis City; indeed, it's a nationwide problem.  Vacant buildings become easy targets, and Shaw is no stranger to this kind of theft.  It has prompted officials in both Missouri and Illinois to look at ways of cracking down on theft...and one [...]