Kirkwood Pulse • November 01, 2025
Autogenerated on Saturday, November 01, 2025 at 12:05 UTC • 1 stories from the last 36 hours.
Kirkwood Pulse • November 01, 2025
project_overview: developer: Double Eagle Development location: Former Public Works site, Kirkwood housing_units: 202 building_details: Six four-story buildings parking_spots: 247 new_through_street: Connecting Taylor to Fillmore through the site zoning: Proposed new R-7 Planned Multifamily zoning for approval process amenities_and_features: homes: Ranch and townhome layouts with covered direct entry front porches and private attached garages community_amenities: Pool, fitness center, lounge, grill stations, professionally maintained grounds design: Architectural elements reflecting historic Kirkwood homes with modern features pedestrian_friendly: Streets and sidewalks with gathering spaces, art installations, and robust landscaping criticisms_and_concerns: absence_of_hotel: No hotel included despite original RFP requirement lack_of_retail: No ground-floor retail allowed under new zoning, seen as a missed opportunity for neighborhood businesses and trail users building_design: Six blocky, mostly identical buildings lacking human scale parking: Extensive surface parking reminiscent of suburban developments, limiting potential for communal spaces like a town square development_phasing: Preference for smaller phased developments by multiple entities to create diverse visions approval_process: Confusion over why it took a year for Council to select this proposal financial_details: Unclear how much revenue the city will gain to offset the $12 million spent on the site positive_notes: -: New through street improves connectivity and walkability in Downtown Kirkwood outlook: Project details and financial terms remain uncertain; further updates expected.
Vibe-O-Meter
- Score (0-100): 50
- Sentiment (-100..100): 0
- Mood: Even Keel
- Why: Mix of 0 positive, 1 neutral, and 0 negative stories. Average sentiment lands at 0.
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- 202 Homes Proposed for Former Public Works Site (Kirkwood Gadfly) — project_overview: developer: Double Eagle Development location: Former Public Works site, Kirkwood housing_units: 202 building_details: Six four-story buildings parking_spots: 247 new_through_street: Connecting Taylor to Fillmore through the site zoning: Proposed new R-7 Planned Multifamily zoning for approval process amenities_and_features: homes: Ranch and townhome layouts with covered direct entry front porches and private attached garages community_amenities: Pool, fitness center, lounge, grill stations, professionally maintained grounds design: Architectural elements reflecting historic Kirkwood homes with modern features pedestrian_friendly: Streets and sidewalks with gathering spaces, art installations, and robust landscaping criticisms_and_concerns: absence_of_hotel: No hotel included despite original RFP requirement lack_of_retail: No ground-floor retail allowed under new zoning, seen as a missed opportunity for neighborhood businesses and trail users building_design: Six blocky, mostly identical buildings lacking human scale parking: Extensive surface parking reminiscent of suburban developments, limiting potential for communal spaces like a town square development_phasing: Preference for smaller phased developments by multiple entities to create diverse visions approval_process: Confusion over why it took a year for Council to select this proposal financial_details: Unclear how much revenue the city will gain to offset the $12 million spent on the site positive_notes: -: New through street improves connectivity and walkability in Downtown Kirkwood outlook: Project details and financial terms remain uncertain; further updates expected. Impact: Impact unclear based on automatically extracted text. Sentiment: neutral (0) Priority: medium Read more
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