Kirkwood Pulse ⢠February 18, 2026
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Kirkwood Pulse ⢠February 18, 2026
project_overview: developer: Double Eagle Development location: Former Public Works site, Kirkwood proposal: 202 homes in six four-story buildings with 247 parking spots features: -: Pedestrian-friendly streets and sidewalks -: Gathering spaces and art installations -: Robust trees and plantings -: Ranch and townhome layouts with covered front porches -: Private attached garages -: State-of-the-art amenities including pool, fitness center, lounge, grill stations -: Architectural elements reflecting historic Kirkwood homes with modern features -: New through street connecting Taylor to Fillmore zoning: New R-7 Planned Multifamily zoning code proposed for project approval community_reactions: positive: -: New through street improves connectivity and walkability negative: -: No hotel included despite original RFP requirement -: No ground-floor retail allowed, limiting neighborhood business opportunities -: Six blocky, similar buildings lacking human scale -: Extensive surface parking reminiscent of suburban developments -: Missed opportunity for structured parking and community spaces like a town square uncertainties: -: Final design details still pending -: Financial terms for city not yet disclosed -: Potential changes during approval process additional_context: The project aims to offset the $12 million city expenditure for the new public works site. The Grantâs Trail extension nearby could increase foot traffic, but lack of retail is seen as a lost economic opportunity. context: The article discusses the proposals submitted for the Public Works site redevelopment in Kirkwood, focusing on the bids rejected by the City Council after a two-stage RFP process. key_points: -: Five initial applicants submitted bids: Double Eagle, Keeley, Ridgehouse, Savoy, and Mehlman. -: The City Council provided feedback emphasizing preferences such as including a hotel, majority owner-occupied residential units, flexible height and density with contextual design, inclusion of KPAC surface parking lot, incentives excluding TIF, structured parking, and traditional architectural design. -: Keeley Properties proposed 233 homes in phases, including townhomes, multifamily units, a parking garage, and optional boutique hotel or mixed-use building, with strong integration into Kirkwoodâs street grid and public parks. -: Ridgehouse Development proposed 30 townhomes, two 100-apartment buildings, retail space, and a large parking garage but did not include a through-street as requested. -: Savoy Properties offered the most retail-heavy plan with a 100-room hotel, 62 homes, mixed-use buildings with commercial space, and a water feature integrated with the creek for storm runoff retention. -: Mehlman Homes Reality proposed a 126-room hotel with retail and villas but apparently did not submit a revised proposal. -: Despite multiple hotel-including proposals, the Council rejected all, partly due to concerns that hotel requirements lowered the purchase price offered to the city. -: The article highlights a paradox between the Councilâs stated desire to attract a hotel downtown and their rejection of hotel proposals. additional_resources: Full submissions obtained via FOIA are available on Google Drive (link in original article). Keeleyâs detailed responses to Council feedback provide insight into the decision-making process.
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- Sentiment (-100..100): 0
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- Why: Mix of 0 positive, 2 neutral, and 0 negative stories. Average sentiment lands at 0.
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- 202 Homes Proposed for Former Public Works Site (Kirkwood Gadfly) â project_overview: developer: Double Eagle Development location: Former Public Works site, Kirkwood proposal: 202 homes in six four-story buildings with 247 parking spots features: -: Pedestrian-friendly streets and sidewalks -: Gathering spaces and art installations -: Robust trees and plantings -: Ranch and townhome layouts with covered front porches -: Private attached garages -: State-of-the-art amenities including pool, fitness center, lounge, grill stations -: Architectural elements reflecting historic Kirkwood homes with modern features -: New through street connecting Taylor to Fillmore zoning: New R-7 Planned Multifamily zoning code proposed for project approval community_reactions: positive: -: New through street improves connectivity and walkability negative: -: No hotel included despite original RFP requirement -: No ground-floor retail allowed, limiting neighborhood business opportunities -: Six blocky, similar buildings lacking human scale -: Extensive surface parking reminiscent of suburban developments -: Missed opportunity for structured parking and community spaces like a town square uncertainties: -: Final design details still pending -: Financial terms for city not yet disclosed -: Potential changes during approval process additional_context: The project aims to offset the $12 million city expenditure for the new public works site. The Grantâs Trail extension nearby could increase foot traffic, but lack of retail is seen as a lost economic opportunity. Impact: Impact unclear based on automatically extracted text. Sentiment: neutral (0) Priority: medium Read more
- Public Works Site: The Rejects (Kirkwood Gadfly) â context: The article discusses the proposals submitted for the Public Works site redevelopment in Kirkwood, focusing on the bids rejected by the City Council after a two-stage RFP process. key_points: -: Five initial applicants submitted bids: Double Eagle, Keeley, Ridgehouse, Savoy, and Mehlman. -: The City Council provided feedback emphasizing preferences such as including a hotel, majority owner-occupied residential units, flexible height and density with contextual design, inclusion of KPAC surface parking lot, incentives excluding TIF, structured parking, and traditional architectural design. -: Keeley Properties proposed 233 homes in phases, including townhomes, multifamily units, a parking garage, and optional boutique hotel or mixed-use building, with strong integration into Kirkwoodâs street grid and public parks. -: Ridgehouse Development proposed 30 townhomes, two 100-apartment buildings, retail space, and a large parking garage but did not include a through-street as requested. -: Savoy Properties offered the most retail-heavy plan with a 100-room hotel, 62 homes, mixed-use buildings with commercial space, and a water feature integrated with the creek for storm runoff retention. -: Mehlman Homes Reality proposed a 126-room hotel with retail and villas but apparently did not submit a revised proposal. -: Despite multiple hotel-including proposals, the Council rejected all, partly due to concerns that hotel requirements lowered the purchase price offered to the city. -: The article highlights a paradox between the Councilâs stated desire to attract a hotel downtown and their rejection of hotel proposals. additional_resources: Full submissions obtained via FOIA are available on Google Drive (link in original article). Keeleyâs detailed responses to Council feedback provide insight into the decision-making process. Impact: Impact unclear based on automatically extracted text. Sentiment: neutral (0) Priority: medium Read more
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