August 22, 2025

Something historic ishappeningin St.Louis.

Missouri’smosttrusted nameinrealestatearrives thisFall.BHHSAlliance RealEstatewillbecome ReeceNicholsRealEstate.

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EDITORIAL

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A ss OCIAt E EDI tOR

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CON t RIB ut IN g WRI t ER s

Drew Gieseke, Lauren Leady, Connie Mitchell, Brittany Nay, Pat Raven, Nancy Robinson, Mabel Suen

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James Anderson, Brian Schraier

AD D ITI ON ALARE A LISTINGS

132N.BrentwoodBlvd.(Clayton) C $9,950,000

544QuailRidgeLane(St.Albans) C $3,850,000

11758WesthamDr.(Town&Country) C $3,100,000

2025WoodlandKnoll(Kirkwood) C $2,770,000

2033WoodlandKnoll(Kirkwood) C $2,745,000

2017WoodlandKnoll(Kirkwood) C $2,525,000

2002WoodlandKnoll(Kirkwood) C $2,455,000

2005WoodlandKnoll(Kirkwood) C $2,370,000

2010WoodlandKnoll(Kirkwood) C $2,285,000

10407WhiteBridgeLn.(CreveCoeur) C $2,275,000

789SaintPaulRoad(WildWood) C $1,200,000

215RosemontAve.(WebsterGroves) C $1,199,000

7400BuckinghamDrive(Clayton) C $1,149,000

6912WashingtonAve.(UniversityCity) C $975,000

11VillaCoublay(Frontenac) C $899,000

630NorfolkDrive(Kirkwood) C $839,900

1121S.MainStreet,#410(St.Charles) C $825,000

600SouthBerryRoad(WebsterGroves) C $729,000

8162AmherstAvenue(UniversityCity) C $699,900

2341S.12thStreet(St.LouisCity) C $699,000

7720CountryClubCourt(Clayton) C $699,000

225W.ManorDrive(Chesterfield) C $689,900

426MonacoDrive(WarsonWoods) C $669,250

7642CarswoldDrive(Clayton) C $645,000

8154StanfordAvenue(UniversityCity) C $625,000

7839StanfordAvenue(UniversityCity) C $570,000

12914NimesDrive(CreveCoeur) C $570,000

7810LafonPlace(UniversityCity) C $549,500

1439BriarcreekDrive(Kirkwood) C $475,000

4909LacledeAvenue,#805(StL) C $465,000 10443ArthurPlace(Frontenac) C $449,900 218EuclidAvenue(RockHill) C $419,900

7487ShaftesburyAve.(UniversityCity) C $350,000 160RueGrandDrive(LakeSt.Louis) C $349,900 10N.KingshighwayBlvd.,#4C(StL) C $325,000 200S.BrentwoodBlvd.,#15C(Clayton) C $324,900 7521ByronPlace,#3E(Clayton) C $282,000 526SarahLane,#41(CreveCoeur) C $254,900 102E.Bodley,#204(Kirkwood) C $219,900 4220McPhersonAvenue,#303(SL) C $189,900 1773HighSchoolDrive(Brentwood) C $179,900

1. 132N.BrentwoodBlvd. • Clayton NEWLISTING! Thisextraordinary2024-builtresidenceoffersalifestyle ofrefinedluxuryandeffortlesscomfort.Whetheryou’rehostingelegant gatheringsinthedesignerkitchenandsunlitgreatroom,unwindingin thespa-inspiredprimarysuite,orenjoyingwellnessritualsinyourprivate infraredsaunaandcoldplunge,everydetailsupportsalifewell-lived. Outdoorlivingisequallyindulgent,withaheatedlimestoneporch,woodburningfireplace,andMugnainipizzaovenunderapergola. $9,950,000

2. 11VillaCoublay • Frontenac NEWLISTING! Situatedonagenerouslotinsought-afterFrontenac, thispaintedbrickranchofferstheperfectblendofcomfort,style,and functionality.Alargelight-filledlivingroomflowsseamlesslyintothedining room,whilethehearthroomwithitscozyfireplaceopenstoamodern,wellappointedkitchen.Thelowerlevelisanentertainer’sdreamwithaspacious recroom,temperature-controlledwineroom,andmore. $899,000

3. 7839StanfordAvenue • UniversityCity NEWLISTING! Thisenchantingfullyupdated2-storybrickhomeinthe highlysought-afterWestUniversityCityblendstimelesscharacterand modernamenitieswithover2,000sq.ft.oftotallivingspace.Themainlevel offersanentertainer’slayoutwithaspaciouslivingroom,diningroom,and kitchen.Stepouttoacovereddeckperfectforoutdoorliving. $570,000

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5. 8162AmherstAvenue • UniversityCity NEWLISTING! Thishomeoffersafabulouslayoutstartingwithan invitingfoyer,alargelivingroomleadingtoasunroomwithaccesstothe privatebackyard.Theseparatediningroomopenstoaspaciouskitchen thatflowsnicelytothefamilyroomwithanabundanceofnaturallight.The lowerleveloffersadditionallivingspaceplusplentyofstorage. $699,900

6. 789SaintPaulRoad • Wildwood NEWLISTING! Imagineashortdrivehometoyoursecluded28+/-acres whereyougettobethekingorqueenofyourcastle.Potentialreigns supremehere,withthepossibilityofhorses,apool,orevenabrand-new home.Acustom-built4-bedroom,4-bathroomhomewithamain-floor primarysuite,2-storygreatroomwithafireplace,and3-carattachedgarage couldberenovatedtosuityourneedsorreplaced. $1,200,000

7. 8154StanfordAvenue • UniversityCity NEWLISTING! Thiselegant3-bedroom,3-bathroomhomeinBrittany WoodSubdivision,just10blocksfromdowntownClayton,boastsmore than2,600sq.ft.(withpartiallyfinishedbasement).Thehomehasbeen beautifullymaintainedandupdatedthroughout.Thefirst-floorfeatures9’tall ceilings,crownmolding,andmore. $625,000

8. 2341S.12thStreet • St.LouisCity NEWLISTING! Asyouapproachthisbeautifullyrenovatedhistoricgem, you’llimmediatelysenseitsuniqueness.Themainfloorboastsanupdated kitchen,aspaciouslivingroom,andamoderndiningarea.Outdoorliving shinesherewithmultipledecksperfectformorningcoffeeorevening relaxation. Thishouseatrulymust-seeinSoulard! $699,000

544QUAIL RIDGELANE • ST ALBANS • $3,850,0000

Thisisaluxurycountrylivingatitsfinest!Completelyreimaginedin20242025,thisprofessionallyandtastefullydesigned,fullycustomizedhomehas manyrecentenhancements,makingittrulyturn-key.

It’s always bittersweet to see summer near its end, and finding new experiences around town (perhaps those highlighted in this issue’s features) is a great way to conclude the season on a high note.

On p. 47, contributing writer Drew Gieseke speaks with the Missouri Department of Conservation and highlights some of the St. Louis area’s best biking trails. Find your new favorite cycling route with the MDC’s recommendations for length, difficulty and tree coverage – because amid Missouri’s late-summer heat, shade is a non-negotiable.

Contributor Connie Mitchell previews the Greater St. Louis Hispanic Festival coming to Soulard Park from Sept. 19 to 21 on p. 50. The festival, which draws between 25,000 to 30,000 visitors each year, brings together Latin-American music, dance, food and more in one colorful celebration.

See St. Louis’ most familiar landmarks in a new light on p. 52, where contributor Lauren Leady speaks with one of the metro’s most internet-famous visual artists, Jackie Scharenberg. Scharenberg’s new photography exhibit, “Year of the Moth,” highlights some of the photos that have captured the hearts of fans and followers nationwide.

Happy reading,

Ashley Klein, Managing Editor

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Strengthening CommunityINTIME S OFNEED

Celebratingmorethan100years, UnitedWayofGreaterSt.Louisis proudtoconnectpeoplewiththe resourcesandfundingnecessary tostrengthenthemselvesand theircommunities.Andyoucan helpUnitedWaycontinueitsmissionforyearsto comebysupportingitsannualcampaign.

“UnitedWayisessential,servingover1million individualsannually–1in3peopleinourregion,” saysCEOMichelleD.Tucker.“Byfundingmore than160nonprofitsandproviding24/7support throughthe2-1-1Helpline,wemaintainastrong safetynet.With43percentofhouseholdsalready strugglingcombinedwiththeimpactoftheMay 16thstorms,theneedforassistanceisurgent. Everydonationmakesadifferenceinproviding theseresourcestohelpthoseinneed.”

IntheimmediateaftermathofMay’s devastatingtornado,UnitedWayactivatedits StormReliefFund,assistingwithcentralizedfood, shelter,andcleanupefforts,andtheUnitedWay ofGreaterSt.Louishasalreadyinvestedover$2.5 millionindisasterrecoveryfundingtosupport15 nonprofitsonthefrontlines.

“UnitedWayplaysavitalroleinstrengthening thefabricofourcommunity,”explainsAndrew Davidson,officemanagingpartnerforKPMG’sSt. Louisoffice,andUnitedWay’sAnnualCampaign co-chair.“What’spowerfulishowUnitedWay bringspeopleandresourcestogethertocreate long-termsolutions,notjustquickfixes.When theopportunitycametoserveasco-chairforthis year’scampaign,Isawitasameaningfulwayto givebackandhelpamplifytheincrediblework UnitedWaydoeseveryday.”

EmersonCEOandco-chairLalKarsanbhai agrees.Karsanbhaiunderstandsthathomeis

morethanjustwhereyouarefrom,butthe communityyoubuild.Hehadseenfirsthand UnitedWay’seffortsworktobuildstrong, resilientcommunitieswhereeveryone canthrive.

“IfirstbecameawareoftheUnitedWay throughEmerson’slongstandingpartnership, asit’sbeenpartofourcompanycultureand communitycommitmentforquitesometime,” hesays.“However,hearingaboutoursupport andtrulyunderstandingitsimpactaretwo differentthings.Seeingthefrontlineinitiatives oftheUnitedWaysafetynetagenciesupclose …Isawfirsthandthisisn’tjustaboutcorporate giving–it’saboutrealpeopleinmycommunity whoselivescangenuinelychangebecauseof whatUnitedWaymakespossible.Whenyousee afamilygettheresourcestheyneedtogetback ontheirfeetorachilddiscoverstheylovereading becauseofanafter-schoolprogram,thatisnot abstract.Thatisrealimpacthappeninginour St.Louisneighborhoods.I’mhonoredtobea partofit.”

Thisyear,youcanhelpgivebackthrough theUnitedWayCampaign,aswellasdonating orvolunteeringatanytime.Karsanbhaiand Davidsonaddthattheyhavebeenthrilledto witnessthegenerosityoftheSt.Louiscommunity, seeinghowmanypeopleareeagertogivebackto theirfriendsandneighbors.

“Yourgenerosityhasmadeusanationalleader infundraising,enablingustomakeasignificant differenceinthelivesoflocalneighbors,”Tucker concludes.“Together,wearetransformingour community,allbecauseofyou!”

UnitedWayofGreaterSt.Louis,910N.11thSt, St.Louis,314-421-0700,helpingpeople.org

YOURGENEROSITY HASMADEUSA NATIONALLEADER INFUNDRAISING, ENABLINGUSTO MAKEASIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCEIN THELIVESOFLOCAL NEIGHBORS.

–MICHELLED.TUCKER

CAN Lending a

This spring, Anheuser-Busch produced its 100-millionth can of emergency drinking water for U.S. communities impacted by natural disasters. These cans have been distributed nationwide, including here in St. Louis; Anheuser-Busch made its first local donation of emergency drinking water during the Great Flood of 1993, and in response to the May 16 tornado that ripped through the metro, the company donated more than 250,000 cans of water and $600,000 in local aid.

Although the Emergency Drinking Water initiative was launched in 1988, the St. Louis-

based brewer has maintained a partnership with the American Red Cross since 1906 and began making emergency water donations in 1960 to support communities in Florida impacted by Hurricane Donna.

Today, Anheuser-Busch periodically pauses beer production at its breweries in Ft. Collins, Colorado, and Cartersville, Georgia, to produce clean, safe drinking water for communities impacted by or preparing for disaster. The process starts with a call to action from the Soulard headquarters, where the company’s emergency response efforts are coordinated and activated.

“By leveraging our unique production capabilities and nationwide reach of our wholesaler partners, we are well-positioned to provide this critical resource to American communities when they need it most,” an Anheuser-Busch

spokesperson says.

In addition to providing relief in times of need, Anheuser-Busch also supports disaster preparedness efforts through its partnership with the National Volunteer Fire Council, which prepares local volunteer firefighters with vital resources ahead of the summer wildfire season. As a result, first responders are better equipped before disaster strikes.

“Across the country, 65% of firefighters – typically the first lines of defense in local emergencies – are volunteers,” an AnheuserBusch spokesperson says. “And to date, we have donated more than 10 million cans to more than 3,100 volunteer fire departments across nearly all 50 states.” The 100-millionth can of emergency drinking water was produced April 30 at Anheuser-Busch’s Ft. Collins as part of a donation for NVFC.

“We have the reach, the infrastructure, the people and the heart to respond to American communities in times of need,” the spokesperson says. “We would never have this kind of lasting impact in the communities where we live and work without the dedication of our breweries, our people and our dedicated partners and wholesaler network.”

Anheuser-Busch, anheuser-busch.com

“Wearethrilledtoannouncethat

Wehaveastrongpersonalcommitmenttobuilding quality,long-lasting,energy-efficienthomes with healthyindoorair.These valuesareparamount—notonlytoourclients’wellbeing,butalsotothenaturalenvironmentweallshare.Everyhomewebuild reflectsourdedicationtocraftsmanship,sustainability,andthecomfortofthosewholivewithinit.

Consideringanewcustomhomeinthenearfuture? Nowistheidealtimetobeginplanningfora latefall2025orearlyspring 2026start.Earlypreparationensuresyourvisionisfullyrealized—fromdesigntoconstruction—whilesecuringyourplaceinour buildschedule.Let’sstarttheconversationandbringyourdreamhometolife.

LIVINGTRUETO

ByMaggiePeters >ExpansionrenderingsprovidedbyEverTrueMasonPointe

OWhoyouare

neinfiveAmericanswillbeovertheageof65by2030,creating anunprecedenteddemographicshift.Recognizingthechanging needsandpreferencesofconsumers,EverTrue – formerly LutheranSeniorServices – isadvancingitsmissiontobefront andcenteraspeoplelookforservicesintheirlifejourney.

HeadquarteredinSt.Louis,thefaith-based,nonprofitorganizationhas a historythatstretchesover165yearsofprovidingserviceexcellenceandcare toolderadults.ItsmissionisOlderAdultsLivingLifetotheFullestandthe rebrandembodiesEverTrue’sfocusontheuniquenessofeachindividual and a desiretobe evertrue tothemselves.

EverTrueisthe11thlargestnonprofitseniorlivingservicesproviderinthe countryofferingLifePlanCommunities,AffordableHousingCommunities andin-homecareservicesthroughEverTrueAnywhereCare.InSt.Louis,the nonprofitismeetingthegrowingdemandforadditionalindependentliving with a brand-newapartmentbuildingcurrentlyunderconstruction atEverTrueMasonPointeinTown & Country.

“AtEverTrueMasonPointe,webelievethenextchapterofyourlife shouldbethemostfulfillingyet,”saysKelliGould,directorofcommunity sales & marketingatEverTrueMasonPointe.“We’rethrilledtowelcome newresidentsinto a communitythat’salreadyrichwithkindness, connection,andpurpose.”

EverTrueMasonPointeismorethan a residence;it’sanopportunityto livelifeaccordingtoyou,withthesecurityofknowingthatshouldyour

healthcareneedschange,youhavepriorityaccesstootherlevelsofliving. In2025,U.S.NewsnamedEverTrueMasonPointe“BestIndependentLiving” for a thirdyearin a rowfortop-notchamenitiesincludingdiversedining experiences,on-sitemovietheatre,swimmingpool,library,gameroom, artstudio,alongwith a wealthoflifestyleenrichmentprograms!

AllofEverTrue’sLifePlanCommunities,includingEverTrueMason Pointe,providethefullcontinuumofcareincludingIndependentLiving, AssistedLiving,MemorySupport,ShortandLong-TermCare.

EverTrueMasonPointeisgrowingwiththeintroductionofCanterwood, a brand-newIndependentLivingbuilding,openingin2027.With75 thoughtfullydesignedapartmenthomes,Canterwoodwilloffermultiple one-,two-orthree-bedroomfloorplansforvibrant,maintenance-freeliving forolderadults.Enhancedamenitiesinclude a winebar,outdoorterrace, sportsbar,bocceball,pickleball andshuffleboard,alongwith a bistro diningvenue.

“Whenpeoplemoveintoourcommunity,ourhopeisthattheyare abletoexperiencenewadventures,newhobbiesandmakenewlifelong friendships,”Gouldconcludes.“Residentslivinghereappreciatethewarm andinvitingatmosphereandknowthatwearedeeplycommittedtoour missionofcompassionate,faith-basedcare.”

EverTrueMasonPointe,13190SouthOuterFortyRoad,TownandCountry, 314-754-2222,EverTrueMasonPointe.org

Thisiconic1911estateseamlesslyblendstimelesselegancewithmoderngrace.Setonbeautifullylandscapedgrounds,this residence offersgrandlivingspaces, a kitchenplus a cateringkitchen, a 2-storyhearth room,andmultiplesun-filled roomsoverlookingthe poolandgardens.Theluxuriousprimarysuiteisjoinedbyfouren-suitebedrooms, a third-floorstudioandoffices,and a carriage housewith a 4-cargarageandfullapartment.Enjoy a greenhousewithanindoorpool.Additionalfeaturesinclude a winecellar, elevator, andnewslate roofwithcopperdetails anextraordinarypropertyshowcasing a legacyofhistory, craftsmanship,and comfort.Offeredat:$4,250,000.

By Connie Mitchell

The dog days of summer are here, and mosquitos are happy. Finding even the tiniest bit of standing water – imagine just a bottle cap’s worth – they reproduce in about a week, and then they come for you so they can reproduce some more.

Female mosquitos feed on human blood to produce eggs, which they lay in any bit of water they can find. For most people, a mosquito bite is simply an inconvenient, itchy annoyance. But a mosquito can be the vector for West Nile disease, a potentially serious virus that hospitalizes a few dozen people each year in St. Louis. For anyone, but especially older adults or those with compromised immunity, the virus causes flu-like symptoms that can escalate to meningitis or encephalitis.

Dr. Sarah George, professor of infectious diseases and a researcher in Saint Louis University’s Center for Vaccine Development, is part of a team working to create a West Nile vaccine. “At this time in the United States, the only way to mitigate risk for West Nile is mosquito prevention and avoidance measures,” she says. Those who do contract the disease receive supportive care for symptoms.

Menace Mapping a

Avoiding mosquito bites involves removing mosquito breeding grounds from your property, wearing clothing treated with permethrin, covering exposed skin and using mosquito repellents. Even saucers under outdoor potted plants can be mosquito nurseries, so scour your yard for any trace of standing water and remove it. U.S. Environmental Protection Agencyregistered insect repellents for personal use include DEET, Picaridin, IR3535, oil of lemon eucalyptus, Para-menthane-diol, and 2-undecanone.

People who are traveling to other parts of the world might need to take additional precautions to prevent other serious mosquito-borne diseases such as malaria, Dengue, Zika and Chikungunya. “People planning to travel to exotic or unusual locations really need to consult with a travel health

professional several months before they go so they have all their vaccines up to date,” George says.

Besides protecting oneself, St. Louisans can help local public health officials better understand where mosquito activity is most common in order to enhance mosquito control efforts. The Mosquito Alert STL app provides a secure, anonymous, quick and easy way to share data with the St. Louis County Department of Public Health, the City of St. Louis Department of Health, and researchers at the Missouri Botanical Garden and Saint Louis University.

“We want people to download the app, protect themselves and their community and protect pollinators,” says Ricardo Wray, professor of behavioral science and health equity at Saint Louis University and part of the Mosquito Alert STL team. Using the app, “citizen scientists” can upload photos of mosquitos and report bites and breeding sites for evaluation by local entomologists. Information is reported to public health authorities, and the app user will receive information about the type of mosquito encountered and whether there is a disease risk.

“There are more than 3,500 kinds of mosquitos, but only three species are a potential risk for people in our area,” Wray says. “Using the app to report and track mosquito activity is a way to help protect yourself while also contributing to a greater social good.”

Mosquito Alert STL, mobot.org/MosquitoAlertSTL

Information for international travelers: U.S. Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs, travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel.html; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/list

THEVER Y BEST F OR

Women’sHealth

Womendeservehealthcarefrom physicanswhounderstandtheir needs,concernsandrisks.That isthemissionbehindShero Imaging,aWomen’sHealthcare Centerthatspecializesinmammograms,breastCT, ultrasound,genetictestingandriskassessment.

StartedbyDr.TishSinger,aradiologistspecialized inbreastimaging,SheroImagingnotonlyprovides cuttingedgetechnologyforbreastcancerscreening butalsofocusesonthepersonaltouchSingerfelt women’shealthcareislacking.

“Ihavebeeninhealthcareforthelastdecade;I chosetoopenmyownimagingcenter,becauseIam frustratedwithwherehealthcareisgoingandwanted tomakeachange,”shesays.“Iamahugeadvocatefor women’shealthandalwayshavebeen.I’vehadalot ofleadershiproles,butwhatIlikemostischanging healthcareandpatientcareforthebetterandI’ve foundit’shardtodothatinthetraditionalhealthcare model.IwanttodothingsinthewaythatIthinkis bestforpatients.”

SheroImagingisaninviting,conciergehealthcare centerthatprovidesavarietyofdifferentbreast screenings,includinghavingtheonlyKoningVera BreastCTinMissouri.Additionally,theyhavebody compositionscans,bonedensityscans,automated ultrasoundscreeningandriskassessments–aswell asresourcesshouldanythinginyourscreeningscome backabnormal.And,mostimportantly,yourresults willbeprompt,cuttingoutthetimebetweenand withinappointments.

“Youwill getpersonalized resultsandmeet a physician everysinglevisit,” Singersays.“Youwillnot get a phonetreewhen youcall; youwilltalkwith a live person. Womencan waitupto 3 monthsbetween a screeningmammogramandcancerdiagnosis which is way toolong.AtShero Imaging, youcan go from a screeningto a biopsy inthesamevisit. We’re cuttingdownontimeandnumberofvisitsto get your healthcare andthat’simportantintoday’sbusyworld.” Singerconcludesbyencouragingwomenofall agestostartlookingintotheirbreasthealthifthey havenot.

“It’simportanttostart young –we seebreastcancer in20-and30-years-olds,” shesays.“Don’t waituntil youare 40. Womendeserve better. Shero isbetter.”

SheroImaging,227NLindberghBlvd.,St.Louis, 314-828-2662,sheroimaging.com

LOOKINGFORA SEASONED

AI ON THE PRIZE

By Drew Gieseke

In late December 2024, the Missouri Botanical Garden announced that it had received an anonymous $14 million grant to leverage cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology and accelerate plant species identification. The project, dubbed Revolutionizing Species Identification, will inform taxonomy and plant systematics that aid in restoration and conservation efforts worldwide.

“One of the biggest challenges in plant conservation is knowing which plants to protect,” says herbarium director Jordan Teisher. “This sounds like a simple question, but in reality, it is extraordinarily difficult and requires global collaboration and creative strategies.”

Scientists working on the RSI project will utilize AI technology to automatically detect unique plant characteristics using visual scanning and hyperspectral imaging, thereby creating an online reference library of plant features. The team will then be able to upload images and other data from an unidentified plant to a new project website for rapid automated species identification.

“Digitization, which consists of taking high-resolution photographs of the specimens and entering the label data into standardized searchable fields in a database, is the fastest way to get this wealth of botanical knowledge collected by thousands of botanists over centuries into the hands of the people who need it,” Teisher says.

This innovative project will transform botany. Teisher says that some preliminary data suggest transcription rates of herbarium labels are increased by up to 30% when using AI to extract text from specimen images, compared to doing the process entirely manually.

Experts will be able to allocate their time more efficiently to examining the challenging ones that might represent new species. Likewise, the team aims to make critical data freely accessible to scientists, conservationists and policymakers, enabling them to respond to the urgent global biodiversity crisis, where approximately one-third of the world’s plants are endangered and require conservation efforts.

One of the best parts? No scientists are being replaced by AI with this project. In fact, MOBOT has added 21 new members to its herbarium staff to help reach the digitization goal.

“The Missouri Botanical Garden has some of the most knowledgeable and experienced botanists in the world who can identify hundreds or thousands of species on sight,” Teisher says. “However, even identifying common species takes time, especially if you want to make sure you are getting it right.”

Teisher says the applications for this technology are potentially endless. Looking ahead, MOBOT hopes to expand the successes of the RSI project to other technologies, such as drones. The idea is that it could enable drones to fly over forests and identify trees below, giving users on the ground the opportunity to quickly confirm if endangered species are present in the area.

“Conservation is often a race against time, with species and entire ecosystems going extinct before we have a chance to study them,” Teisher says. “The good news is that the world’s herbaria contain vast untapped potential to provide data critical for making rapid and accurate conservation decisions.”

Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Blvd., St. Louis, 314-577-5100, mobot.org

TheImportanceofCoordination

By Maggie Peters > PhotobyJennifer KormanPhotography

EEstablishedin1985,PlazaAdvisoryGroupis a wealth managementfirmbasedinClayton,Missouri.Local andindependentlyowned,Plazaoffers a distinctive blendofpersonalizedserviceandresearch-based financialproficiency.

“Ourmissionistohelpclientsmakeconfident,informeddecisions byeliminatingfinancialblindspotsandfosteringlong-termfinancial clarity,”saysWhiteyHolt,CFP®, CDFA®, wealthmanageratPlaza AdvisoryGroup.

Ontopofprovidingtailoredinvestmentadvice,cashflowplanning, financialorganizationassistanceandmore,PlazaAdvisoryGroup canalsohelpyoucoordinatewithtax,legalandestateplanning professionalstoensurethatyouarewell-informedandproperlyset upacrossallareas.Plazaenjoysworkinghand-in-handwitheach client’strustedadvisors,whetherthat’s a CPA,attorney,orboth.This approachhelpssaveclientsfromhavingtoactasthego-between, makingtheprocesssimplerandmoreefficient.

“In a yearlikethisonewithsignificantchangestofederaland Missouritaxandestatelaws,it’smoreimportantthaneverforyour advisorstocollaborate,”explainsMarthaGuyer,CFP®, CDFA® wealth manageratPlazaAdvisoryGroup.“Coordinationensuresaccuratetax projections,up-to-datenetworthestimates,andmoreeffectivelongtermplanning.Ourstreamlinedapproachwebelieveleadstobetter outcomes,andclientstellustheyreallyappreciateit.”

“TheRubinTeamoffersspecializedknowledgeinguiding individualsthroughthefinancialplanningaspectsofthedivorce process,”Holtadds.“Financialdecisionsduring a separationcan beamongthemostimpactfulof a person’slife.Having a knowledgeable,objectivepartnerduringthatprocesscanmake a meaningfuldifference.”

TeamsatPlazaAdvisoryGroupbelievethatfinancialplanningis notjustaboutnumbers – it’saboutpeople.Whetheryou’renavigating a majorlifechangeorsimplylookingtogainclarityonyourfinancial future,looktoPlazatohelpyoufeelconfidentandincontrol.

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Open House Schedules

MONDAY, SEPT. 22

PRINCIPIA SCHOOL FALL VISIT

13201 Clayton Road, 314-514-3134, principiaschool.org/visit

SATURDAY, SEPT. 27

NEW CITY SCHOOL SATURDAY SNEAK PEAK 5209 Waterman Blvd., newcityschool.org/visit

9:30 a.m.

SATURDAY, OCT. 4

MICDS (MARY INSTITUTE AND SAINT LOUIS COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL)

MIDDLE & UPPER SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE

101 N. Warson Road, 314-995-7367, micds.org/admission/events

9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

SATURDAY, OCT. 11

MICDS (MARY INSTITUTE AND SAINT LOUIS COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL)

LOWER SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE

101 N. Warson Road, 314-995-7367, micds.org/admission/events 9 to 11 a.m.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 15

ROSSMAN SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE 12660 Conway Road, 314-434-5877, rossmanschool.org

SUNDAY, OCT. 19

SAINT LOUIS PRIORY SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE

500 S. Mason Road, 314-434-3690 x101, priory.org, admissions@priory.org

TUESDAY, OCT. 21

GET TO KNOW NEW CITY SCHOOL 5209 Waterman Blvd., newcityschool.org/visit 9:00 a.m.

THURSDAY, OCT. 23

WESTMINSTER CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OPEN HOUSE

800 Maryville Centre Drive, 314-997-2900, wcastl.org/openhouse 6:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, OCT. 25

ST. MICHAEL’S EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE 6345 Wydown Blvd., 314-721-4422, stmichaelschool.org

MONDAY, OCT. 27

PRINCIPIA SCHOOL FALL VISIT 13201 Clayton Road, 314-514-3134, principiaschool.org/visit

SATURDAY, NOV. 8

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COMMUNITY SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE 900 Lay Road, communityschool.com 9:00 a.m.

NEW CITY SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE 5209 Waterman Blvd., newcityschool.org/visit 10:00 a.m.

MONDAY, NOV. 10

PRINCIPIA SCHOOL FALL VISIT 13201 Clayton Road, 314-514-3134, principiaschool.org/visit

TUESDAY, NOV. 18

ROSSMAN SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE 12660 Conway Road, 314-434-5877, rossmanschool.org

MONDAY, NOV. 24

PRINCIPIA SCHOOL FALL VISIT 13201 Clayton Road, 314-514-3134, principiaschool.org/visit

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Amazing

ACCENT TREES

By Pat Raven, Ph.D.

What fun it is to use smaller trees and large shrubs to provide interest and character to your landscape. They can offer focal points at different times of year. Most people think of flowering as the first feature to be considered, but there are many, many qualities that can influence this selection process. Here is a short list of attributes, with a few recommendations each, to serve as a starting point for your fall tree-planting plan.

FLOWERING HABIT

Most people think first of flowering dogwoods, cherries, crabapples, magnolias and redbuds, but other wonderful lesser-known choices include:

„ Serviceberry: early to bloom, also offers fruit that birds love

„ Fringe tree: a native with loose, white frillyfringy flower clusters in spring

„ Yellowwood: another native, with draping wisteria-like white flowers

„ Smoke bush: green or burgundy leaves with airy, smoke-like flowers

„ Carolina silverbell: dripping with small white or pink bell flowers in mid-spring

„ Red buckeye: give a red punch to spring, especially when planted as a group

„ Korean and Japanese tree lilacs: feature creamy, torch-like clusters in late-spring

„ Golden rain tree: summer-blooming yellow

flowers are followed with puffy seed capsules

„ Crape myrtle: now hardy here, with exuberant summer color in shades of red, rose and lavender

„ Seven sons flower: similar in form to crape myrtle, but with August flowering in creamy white

„ Chaste tree: one of the very few lavender blue tree/ shrubs; flowers in mid to late summer; might get frozen to ground but reliably returns

Seasonal foliage color starts in the spring with Japanese maples and fancyleaved redbud varieties of which there are now very many! Chartreuse and variegated cultivars of many species add punctuation to the summer garden. For fall, there are literally hundreds of choices to brighten the landscape. I am particularly fond of black gum, gingko and sweetgum (if you don’t mind the gumballs).

Unusual shapes can really draw the eye. ‘Goldspire’ gingko features very narrow columnar forms, and ‘Twombly’s Red Sentinel’ maple and fastigiate European and American

hornbeams can define or screen small spaces. The vase-shaped Zelkova can draw the eye upward. Lovely pyramidal trees like pond cypress or bald cypress can create vertical lift, especially in the winter when the trees are bare. Weeping trees provide drama and make for lovely hidden bowers. classic weeping willow is joined by weeping Japanese maples, red buds and mulberries. Layered trees like Pagoda dogwood, Japanese maple and white pine add textural interest and peek-a-boo windows. Specialty forms such as topiaries, espaliers and standards bring a formal element into the garden. The last big categories descriptors are bark texture and winter interest. Paperbark maple, lacebark pine and native sycamore are just a few of the interesting choices here. Add fancy fruit color from treeform hollies, red or yellow twig color from the shrubby dogwoods, or coral and red stems on many Japanese maples, and you can end the year with interest. Look for multiple features and seasons for each plant and make double or triple use of your space. Have fun choosing!

SUMMERTIMESweet

By Nancy Robinson > Photos supplied

Grass green, orange and lemon yellow add zest to summer décor.

Pierre Frey’s Orangeraie is a Nepalese hand-knotted wool carpet inspired by an orchard of oranges and lemons in a mélange of cheerful and harmonious summer colors. the pattern depicts greenery woven in Himalayan wool pile, animated by oranges and lemons woven from silk velvet. (greatcoverupdesign.com)

somerset Bay Home, a large standalone collection from Modern History, includes the impressive Catalina fourposter mahogany bed shown in jelly bean green, one of a range of 20 available finishes. Craftspeople use distressing, dry brushing and antiquing to produce the soft, timeless patina. (designanddetailstl.com)

Bodrum’s enamel-on-metal dragonfly napkin ring pairs beautifully with the company’s coordinating table décor manufactured in turkey. Fine table linens, including napkins, runners and tablecloths, are woven on state-of-the-art looms and finished by skilled artisans, and easy-care vinyl placemats and chargers in a range of colors combine sophistication with practicality. (bodrumlinens.com)

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DesigningforKeeps: AKarrBickDesigner

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Formorethan10years,Janelle Helmshasbeendesigningbeautiful, functionalspacesforothers.AsaLead DesigneratKarrBick,she’searneda reputationfortrulylisteningtoher clients,translatingtheirneedsanddreamsinto spacesthatfeelbothpersonalandpractical.One ofherfavoritecompliments?Whenaclientsays, “Ineverwould’vethoughtofdoingthat!”after seeingherfloorplananddesignsfora newspace.

Butwhathappenswhenthedesignerbecomes herownclient?

Whenitcametimetorenovateherown home,Helmshadasecretweaponbehindher drawingsandinspirationpictures:herhusband, NateHelms–askilledcraftsmanwithwhomshe hadalreadytackledonefixer-upper.Theirshared vision,trust,andsenseofadventuremadethem adynamicdesign-buildduo.

“I’llask,‘Canwedosomethinglikethis?’” Helmssayswithasmile.“AndNate’srefrain isalwayssomethinglike,‘IthinkIcanmake thathappen.’”

Theirhomeisatestamenttocreativity, collaboration,andcharacter.Akey transformationinvolvedremovingawallto combinethekitchenanddiningroom,creating along,narrowspacethatnowservesasthe heartofthehome.It’swherethefamilyeats, hostsfriends,rollsoutcookiedough,and assemblespizzas.

“Ireallyenjoythetableinthemiddle,”Helms shares.“Natewasplanningtobuildone,butthen IsawthisantiquetableonInstagram.Iboughtit

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Hishandiworkiseverywhere–fromthe customstovehoodthatcleverlyconcealsthe ductwork,tothecrownmoldingandshiplap thatstretchacrosstheceiling,tothearched wainscottingintheoffice,addingtexture, warmth,andpersonality.

Andthenthere’sthemarble.“Webothfellin lovewiththesameslab,”Helmssays.“Natewas hesitantatfirstaboutusingmarbleinthekitchen butit’sactuallyoneofhisfavoritethingsinthe spacenow.”

Helmsalsocarvedout a space just forherself –herhomeoffice. Withherloveforpink,she chose “SettingPlaster”by Farrow& Ball, a soft, confident huethatstrikestheperfectbalance betweenplayful andprofessional.

Justasshelayerspersonalityintoherclients’ homes,Helmsfilledherownwithmeaningful touches,likehergrowingcollectionofvintage floralpaintings.Thecollectionbecameeven morespecialwhenhermomaddedalongforgottentreasure:avividbluefloralpainted byHelms’great-grandmother.

Thebathroomremodelshowcasesher thoughtfulapproachtobothdesignandlifestyle. Byreimaginingadjacentclosets–oneinthe hallwayandoneintheprimarybedroom–sheaddedmuch-neededsquarefootageand transformedatight,awkwardspaceinto somethinggracefulandefficient.

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Color Me

Stylish

By Brittany Nay > Photos courtesy of Ivy Hill Boutique

Hillary Dutcher has always loved playing dress up.

“I look back at myself in sixth grade, and I would wear a bright turquoise outfit with beaded fringe and unique socks or accessories,” she recalls. “I loved putting different things together to add fun and flair.”

So, as an adult, it’s no surprise Dutcher aspired to find creative outlets, from designing and making jewelry to opening her own women’s clothing store.

Ivy Hill Boutique – titled in part for Dutcher’s nickname, “Hill” –offers bold women’s apparel and accessories for both everyday wear and special events.

“We have a lot of bold color and prints – we feel like fashion should be fun,” the owner says. “You can come in and get a full outfit, whether it’s casual or dressy.”

The initial St. Louis location opened in 2007 in the Central West End, and in 2013, a second Ivy Hill store launched at Colonial Marketplace in Ladue – now its sole brick-and-mortar spot. And this spring, the small business debuted its digital storefront, ivyhillboutique.com, where customers can “shop the table” and “this week’s mannequins” from the comfort of home or book a private party for enjoying light bites and wine while shopping in store with a group of friends.

Through the years, Dutcher says Ivy Hill has evolved with her, offering styles for every generation of women. “The shop has grown with me,” she says. “I am really proud of the fact that high school [girls] to women my age in their 30s and 40s to ladies like my mom in their 70s we even have a customer who is 80… [all] come in. Moms can come shop with their daughters – it’s multigenerational.”

Dutcher strives to stock rare items to deliver to St. Louisans, such as one recent find – Dallas-based By Jenna Lee’s bejeweled wicker basket bags. “I try to bring in some of the smaller, emerging designers that you might not be able to find anywhere else in St. Louis, and I also buy in small quantities – one extra-small, small, medium and large – for each piece,” she explains.

The boutique’s colorful, unique, designer-brand selection includes Favorite Daughter and Caballero apparel, and dresses by Farm Rio, Oliphant and Marie Oliver. Plus, find casual tops from Perfect White Tee and Wooden Ships knits to pair with Dear John denim. Its inventory of Varley leisurewear sweat sets for home or travel, as well as Mishky artisanal handmade bracelet stacks, also are popular, Dutcher says.

When you pop in to shop Ivy Hill, you’re likely to see the friendly, hands-on owner herself mixing it up with customers. “I love helping people … being in the [store] space, meeting different people, the conversation that brings and making friends,” Dutcher says. “It’s so much fun for me when people find something they feel good about themselves in.”

Ivy Hill Boutique, 8835 Ladue Road, St. Louis, 314-721-7004, ivyhillboutique.com

Twelfth Biannual Exhibition

Celebrating local talent and community pride, the Twelfth Biannual Exhibition at Angad Arts Hotel is showcasing the vibrant work of 33 artists within a 200-mile radius, on view now through October 2025. Located on the hotel’s 12th-floor check-in level, this dynamic gallery space ensures every guest is welcomed by the creative energy of the metro area.

Angad Arts Hotel officially opened at the end of 2018, and in less than a year began curating a biannual exhibition series. These exhibitions rotate every May and November, offering a consistent platform for local artists and an ever-changing experience for guests.

“The first biannual was in June 2019, just six months after the opening of the hotel,” says Vanessa Rudloff, curator and arts relations manager. “At the time, the walls of the 12th floor were relatively gray, and we took the opportunity to put art everywhere. Since then, we have narrowed it down to the 12th floor exclusively and given our community a cadence to anticipate.”

The hotel, which boasts 12 stories, a rooftop bar and event spaces, offers a different context for art exhibitions than a traditional gallery space.

“I often joke in my monthly tours that we are unconventional from the start. No white walls here, and even the first floor gallery is on a slope, exhibiting without 90-degree angles,” Rudloff says. “The biggest difference is we are open 24/7, and you can view the artwork anytime you want. The hotel is quite eclectic, with each room feeling very different. This

provides the opportunity for almost any piece of art to fit into some space, and ultimately the viewer is ‘living’ with the art for a short time.”

In selecting the pieces for the exhibitions, Rudloff emphasizes the importance of balancing the diversity of medium, voice and message. Each show features not only established artists but also rising and firsttime creators from the area, offering a great opportunity to anyone wanting to share their voice.

“Our arts community is diverse a beautiful symphony of voices and messages,” Rudloff says. When artists submit their work for consideration, they don’t need to adhere to a theme; they need only live within 200 miles of the hotel to be eligible. She adds: “[It allows] the opportunity for so much more to be shared. Artists do not have to have a lifetime of work [or] create as their day job.”

This opens the door to submissions from emerging artists, established artists exploring new mediums, reemerging artists, activists who are using art to communicate a message and more.

As the Biannual Exhibition series continues, Rudloff hopes the experience invites moments of discovery for guests and fosters meaningful reflections on St. Louis and its art scene. For Rudloff, success is measured in the quiet, personal moments when art resonates.

“The hope is while you are waiting to meet someone upstairs for a drink or taking a quick work call, you are called to a piece and begin to read about one of our spectacular local artists. If one artist is discovered on these walls by those small, unexpected scenarios, we have broadened the awareness of this community just a little, and that is a win. It’s a big win for me if that experience at the hotel makes you think about St. Louis differently seeing the depth of talent we have here in the city.”

Angad Arts Hotel, 3550 Samuel Shepard Drive, St. Louis, angadartshotel.com

Bougie

BITES

Story and photos by Mabel Suen

Since debuting in 2023, Bougie Bites has come a long way, from humble beginnings as a food truck and ghost kitchen to a brand new brick-and-mortar storefront in Overland. The plant-based eatery opened its permanent home to the public on June 18, featuring a full menu of comforting vegan fare for quick and convenient carryout seven days a week.

Latoya Elnora Thompson originally launched the brand two years ago to address an apparent need for plant-based food accessibility in St. Louis. While not strictly vegan herself, the self-proclaimed serial entrepreneur felt inspired to fill a gap in the market for bold, delicious and guilt-free late-night options. Her food truck rolled out in February 2023, followed by a ghost kitchen at The Hill Food Co. in September 2023. Quickly outgrowing the limited 100-square-foot space, she started searching for an expanded flagship location and found the ideal setting in a 1,700-square-foot North County storefront.

Bougie Bites joins a diverse shopping plaza down the road from I-170’s Page Avenue exit, beside neighboring businesses Sides of Seoul, Las Palmas and O! Wing Plus. At the takeout-only counter, guests can grab satisfying savory entrées like burgers, tacos and more, all presented in a polished package. Thompson, who graduated from Fontbonne University with a degree in fashion merchandise, has a keen eye for bright and memorable aesthetics and puts her skills to the test with dynamic branding, from the restaurant’s whimsical royal purple and yellow wall wrappings to its matching logoed liners and bags.

made-to-order, five-ounce Impossible patty topped with vegan cheddar, pickles, red onion, lettuce and signature Bougie sauce on a toasted bun. No Cap Eggrolls envelop Impossible Burger with vegan cheddar, onions and peppers a golden fried shell for a decadent snack, and signature Birria Cartel Tacos feature seasoned Harvest Shreds stuffed in tortillas with red onion and vegan mozzarella and dipped in piquant birria sauce.

Although Bougie Bites’ playful name hints at sophistication, Thompson aims to offer something that anyone can seek comfort in. When a catastrophic tornado turned the lives of many St. Louis residents upside down in May, she put her vegan meals on wheels to good use by joining forces with World Central Kitchen to help hand out nourishment to many who were affected.

“It really is beyond food. It’s a sense of community and particularly accessibility and approachability for underserved black and brown communities,” Thompson says. “I envisioned an alternative to regular dairy-based, meat-based food for people who have thought about being vegan, and [I] worked with a chef to create recipes that would taste good and be very familiar.”

The core of Bougie Bites’ menu centers around a few signature burgers, including the staple Bougie AF Burger, comprised of a hefty

Since moving, new options on the menu have included a Chickpea “Tuna” Salad and Crowd Pleaser Nachos with corn tortilla chips, creamy vegan cheese, black olives, jalapeños, pico, seasoned vegan protein and vegan sour cream. It’s A Wrap – another recent addition – rolls crispy plant-based chick’n tenders up in a tortilla with lettuce, shredded vegan cheese, red onion and creamy vegan ranch. All of the dishes were created with a couple of key concepts in Thompson’s mind: “good eats and good vibes.”

“I think overall I’m excited about the community we’ve built so far with Bougie Bites. A lot of people have shown up and shown us love,” Thompson says. “We want to give them a nice, efficient experience to brighten their day.”

Bougie Bites is currently open Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., Friday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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A BRIEF HISTORY OF PRUITT-IGOE

Driving into the Carr Square neighborhood along Jefferson Avenue toward Cass Avenue, if you stop and glance out the passenger-side window, you’ll see the former site of Pruitt-Igoe – a highrise public housing project still synonymous with architectural failure and socioeconomic inequity.

The 57-acre area is now largely forest, “its boundaries delineated by a tall chain-link fence and barbed wire meant to discourage a curious public,” according to Michael R. Allen and “Pruitt-Igoe Now,” an ideas contest that tasked creatives with reimagining the site. Since its demolition in the 1970s – a televised implosion –a now-vacant elementary school was put up, plus a few other structures. Currently, the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency has plans to build a 700,000-square-foot office building on the grounds.

All things considered, the site’s future seems bright – even if construction has been a stop-andstart process over the years. But the complex’s history is still subject to scrutiny by architectural experts, researchers, journalists and the public at large. The reasons behind Pruitt-Igoe’s short-lived existence are multifaceted.

Designed in the modernist style by architect Minoru Yamasaki – best known for the original World Trade Center – Pruitt-Igoe was, at the time, among the largest public housing developments in the nation. When residents arrived in 1954, they saw 33 eleven-story high-rise buildings, each with pathways, small lawns and streets dividing them from one another. Tall, many-

windowed and with buildings much longer than they were wide, “Pruitt-Igoe, like many other public housing projects built in cities across the U.S. after WWII, was part of a redevelopment plan … to clear urban slum neighborhoods and attract more middle-class residents to a city that had experienced a decline in population by 6,000 people between 1930 and 1940,” writes Aaron Modica for blackpast.org. “Although some residents initially liked the housing units, soon after its completion, Pruitt-Igoe became associated with crime, poverty and segregation.”

The St. Louis Land Clearance and Redevelopment Authority worked in what it also called “urban renewal.” It had the power to acquire land, demolish the buildings on the land, displace the people who lived there and sell the land back to private developers. Newer homes and businesses could go up, and in theory, these would draw folks back into the city. St. Louis’ vanished Mill Creek Valley neighborhood is a good example of this. “In 1958, St. Louis’ LCRA published the ‘Redevelopment Plan for Mill Creek Valley’ project, which called for the demolition of 93% of the neighborhood,” write Ryan DeLoach and Jenn DeRose in “Urban Renewal and Mill Creek Valley,” from decodingstl.org. “In 1959, demolition of the neighborhood began, displacing over 20,000 residents, 95% of whom were Black.”

Although the physical design of Pruitt-Igoe was flawed – its rooms were small, landscaping was nonexistent, few trees were planted, residents were densely packed together and the government limited spending for numerous

reasons, meaning the build quality was poor –there were intersectional causes for its failure. St. Louis’ population decline, fueled in part by 1940s overcrowding, caused middle-class, majority white residents to leave in droves. Redlining and mortgage discrimination against Black St. Louisans meant residents faced further setbacks.

In other words, housing projects such as Pruitt-Igoe afforded an option in these conditions, but it wasn’t a good option. “Its 2,870 units reached a peak of 91% occupancy in 1957, a figure that would plummet below 35% in 1971, when just 600 people remained,” Colin Marshall writes in a 2015 article for The Guardian. “Heaters, toilets, garbage incinerators and electricity all malfunctioned, and at one point the faulty plumbing let loose floods of raw sewage through the hallways. … Often, residents arrived … in search of work in industries that had already left for the suburbs. Essential building maintenance, paid for by modest rental fees drawn from an ever smaller and more impoverished group of tenants, ended up deferred and ultimately denied. And so the people of Pruitt-Igoe made do as best they could in their increasingly derelict homes.”

Even though Pruitt-Igoe was seemingly doomed from the start, a few public housing projects have been successful – Chicago’s Harvest Commons, built in a repurposed Art Deco hotel, for example. And that’s not to say there aren’t people currently working to reverse decades of stagnation in affordable public housing. Solutions exist, but as a city, we must make sure history doesn’t repeat itself.

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Table Tops Event

After 22 years, the St. Louis Children’s Hospital Table Tops event took its final bow – and it went out in style. The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis ballroom was filled with 46 uniquely decorated tables, each showing off a different theme, many reflecting the tastes and interests of hospital patients. Guests strolled through the vibrant displays as they enjoyed drinks, boutique shopping and raffles offering prizes from jewelry to Muny tickets, spa packages and more.

Over lunch, patient emcee Emme took the stage, sharing stories alongside the hospital’s Children’s Champions patients in attendance. The event was co-chaired by Mary Choquette and Shelby Brett, with former chair Darcie Rueschhoff also joining the celebration.

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It’s genuinely been such a privilege to be co-chair of this incredible event, especially with it being a special year [and] the final year of Table Tops as our spring event. It’s a beautiful event put on by the Foundation and we are so lucky in St. Louis to not only have St. Louis Children’s Hospital but also to have the Foundation supporting the hospital, families and patients. It’s been an honor for us as co-chairs to [help] support all of the wonderful patients and families.

– Shelby Brett EVENT CO-CHAIR

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2025 Visionary Gala

The St. Louis Society for the Blind and Visually Impaired hosted its black-tie Visionary Gala this spring at the Hilton Frontenac. Guests enjoyed drinks and appetizers while mingling among silent auction displays, wine pulls and photo booth opportunities. Following the cocktail hour, emcee Jasmine Huda welcomed event chairs Kim and Scott Drost as attendees gathered for dinner and the awards presentation.

This year’s honorees included J. William Harbour, recipient of the Leslie Dana Gold Medal, and Brenda Wendling, recipient of the Community Light Award. Both were recognized for their dedication to improving the lives of people with visual impairments. The evening continued with a performance by special guest singer Holly Connor, leading into a live auction and the “Be-a-Visionary” closing program. Since its founding in 1911 as the Missouri Association for the Blind, SLSBVI has remained committed to empowering and supporting individuals who are blind or visually impaired.

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The annual Visionary Gala is the premier fundraising event to benefit St. Louis Society for the Blind and Visually Impaired, which provides critical services to more than 1,300 people in our region each year as they navigate vision loss. Having family members ourselves who have experienced blindness, we understand how crucial Society’s services are to our community and greatly appreciate the generosity of all who attended the gala.

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TOP TRA IL S

ByDrewGieseke >PhotoscourtesyoftheMissouriDepartmentofConservation

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BYVISITINGTHESEFAVORITEBIKETRAILS.

TheSt.Louisregionisfullofnaturalbeauty.Oneofthebest waystoseeallthesightsinthecityisbybike,thanksto themetro’scollectionofcyclingtrailsthatwindthrough St.Louis.

“EachMDCbikingtrailhasitsuniqueaspects,”Missouri DepartmentofConservationSt.LouisregionalmediaspecialistDan Zarlengasays.“Takenasawhole,MDCtrailsofferbikersacloser connectiontonaturethanmostcyclingtrailsinthearea.Theyare oftenlesstraffickedthanconcrete/asphaltpathsandgreenways, andtendtoofferamoresecludedexperience.”

ZarlengasaysthatbiketrailsurfacesintheSt.Louismetrorange fromfairlylevel,compactedgraveltoruggeddirt,hillsandoff-road terrainmoresuitableformountainbiking,dependingonthetrail. So,whetheryou’reacyclistwho’sjuststartingoutorsomeone whowantstoreallychallengetheirskills,exploresomeofthemost notablebikingtrailsinSt.Louis:

BUSCHWILDLIFEBIKING-HIKINGTRAIL > AUGUSTA.BUSCH CONSERVATIONAREAINST.CHARLES

Length: 3.2miles

Difficulty: Moderate

Treecoverage/shade: Plenty

Otherthingstoknow: Thisisalevel,repurposedserviceroadthat takesmountainbikersbysomeofthemysterious-lookingammunition bunkersleftoverfromWorldWarII.Theflattrailandshorter1-mileloop optionmakethisperfectforkids,thoughtheenvironmentcangetalittle shaggywithdownedtreesandovergrowth,soit’sbesttokeepaneyeout forobstaclesalongthepath.

HAMBURGTRAIL > AUGUSTA.BUSCHANDWELDONSPRING CONSERVATIONAREA > CONNECTSTOKATYTRAILSTATEPARK

Length: 6.9Miles

Difficulty: Moderate

Treecoverage/shade: Mixofshadedwoodlandsandopenfields

Otherthingstoknow: Thisisacrushed-rockpaththatconnectstothe KatyTrail.Itincludeshistoricalmarkersthatcommemorateformer communitiesthatoncelivedintheareaandhelpstellthefascinating historyofthearea.Therouteismostlyflat,butitcangetmuddy,so mountainbikingmightbepreferabletoroadcycling.Freeparkingis availableatamedium-sizedlotonsite.

KATYTRAIL > WELDONSPRING CONSERVATIONAREA TOAUGUSTA

Length: 20.9miles

Difficulty: Easy

Treecoverage/shade: Plenty

Otherthingstoknow: Thispathoffersaneasiersurfaceforchildren andnovicecyclists,thankstoitsflat,crushed-rocktrail,whichiseasy tonavigate.Withthatsaid,thereareroadcrossingsalongthetrail,so parentalguidanceisessential.Photographerswilllovethistrail,asit takescyclistsalongscenicbluffsoftheMissouriRiver.Pitstopsinclude GoodNewsBrewingCompanyinAugusta,Mo.,idealforabreak betweenrides.

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Length: 11.4miles

Difficulty: Moderate

Treecoverage/shade: Plenty

Otherthingstoknow: Idealforhikers,mountainbikersandtrail runners.Includesalargeparkinglotwithfreeparking.Featuresarugged mountainbikingtraildesignedbyGatewayOffroadCyclistsandisclose totheSt.Louismetroarea.

MERAMECWOODLANDTRAIL > NEARSULLIVAN

Length: 1.4miles

Difficulty: Easy

Treecoverage/shade: Some

Otherthingstoknow: Ascenictrailthattraversesthehilly,forested terrainneartheMeramecRiver.Theentirestretchispaved,makingit greatforfamiliesridingwithchildren.Highlightsalongthetrailinclude OnyxCave,lushforestlandandviewsoftheMeramecRiver.Nearby, travelersmightwanttostopbyMeramecCavernsforapeekinsidethis iconictouristdestinationbeneaththeearth’ssurface.

Othernotablecyclingtrailsinthearea:

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Celebrating TOGETHER

Sights,soundsandtastes ofH ispaniccultures to fill SoulardParkSept.19 to 21.

ByConnieMitchell >PhotoscourtesyofGreaterSt.LouisHispanicFestival

St.Louisansandfansfromacrosstheareawillbegrooving toplatinum-sellingsalsaartistandmulti-LatinGrammy nomineeBrendaK.Starratthisyear’sGreaterSt.Louis HispanicFestival.Theheadlinerwillperformherhits, including“Herida”and“IStillBelieve,”onthefestival’s mainstageSaturday,Sept.20.

AnannualSt.Louisfestivalhighlight,theHispanicFestivalwill bringthesights,soundsandflavorsofLatinAmericatoSoulardPark Friday,Sept.19throughSunday,Sept.21.“We’realsoaddingaResource Tentwherelocalnonprofitsandcommunitygroupscanconnect directlywithfestival-goerstosharehelpfulprogramsandservices. And,asalways,thefestivalisatruefamilyevent–withlivemusic, folkloricdancers,incrediblefood,artisancraftsandplentyofactivities forkids,”saysElisaBender,aboardmemberwithHispanicFestivalInc.

SupportedbypresentingsponsorGuildMortgageandalmost20 otherlocalsponsors,theorganization’scommitteeof20individuals worksformonthstoplanthefestival.Morethan100volunteerspitch induringthethree-dayeventtosetupstages,helpwithkids’activities, andensureeverythingrunssmoothly.Bendersaysthefestivaldraws from25,000to30,000visitorseachyear.

Althoughthepoliticalclimatechangedinthepastyear,Bender notesthatthefestivalremainsasafeandwelcomingevent.“In thepast,we’veworkedcloselywithcityofficials,localpoliceand immigrationattorneystomakesureourcommunityfeelscomfortable attending,”shesays.“Thefocusoftheweekendisoncelebrating, connectingandenjoyingourculturetogether.”

AttendeescanstrollthroughtheparktoliveLatinmusicwhile

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samplingawiderangeofauthenticfoods,includingempanadas, tamales,tacos,arepasandpandulce.Hispanicartistsandartisans willbeonhandtoshowandselleverythingfromhandwovenBolivian textilestosilverjewelryfromMexico.ChildrenwhovisittheLosNiños KidsCornercanwhackapiñata,makeMexicanpaperflowers,play gamesandhavetheirfacespaintedintraditionalDayoftheDeadstyle. Morethan20countriesandculturesarerepresented,highlightingthe diversityoftheHispanicpopulation.

“Thisisour29thyear,”Bendersaysproudly.“Westartedout asasmallone-dayeventandhavegrownintooneofthelargest multiculturalcelebrationsinthearea.Overtheyears,we’veadded moreentertainment,expandedthechildren’sarea,broughtinmore diversevendorsandgrownourscholarshipprogramforstudents.”

Admissiontothefestivalisfree,andparkingisavailableinthe SoulardneighborhoodandatthenearbySoulardFarmersMarket (730Carroll).Benderrecommendsarrivingearly,especiallytogeta goodspotfortheeveningshows.“Definitelybringyourappetite–thefoodisabigpartoftheexperience!Bringcomfyshoestodance tothelivemusicandfolkloricdancers,”sheadds.

Andwhileenjoyingallthefestivalhastooffer,attendeesarealso doinggoodforthelocalHispaniccommunity.“TheGreaterSt.Louis HispanicFestivalismorethanjustaweekendoffun–it’sacelebration ofculture,communityandfamily,”Bendersays.“Everytaco,every song,everydancehelpsraisemoneyforscholarshipsandprograms thatdirectlysupportlocalstudentsandfamilies.”

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Finding Light

Sincethebeginningof2024,Jackie Scharenberghasbeencapturing theessenceofSt.Louis,cameraand tripodinhand,bringingthestreets tolifethroughherphotography. Aproudnativeofthecity, Scharenbergiscommittedtoshowcasingher perspectiveonSt.Louis,oneshotatatime.

Hercurrent exhibitatTheDark RoomGallery (3224 Locust), “YearoftheMoth,” is“alove letter toSt. Louisandthebeautythatcanbe foundin allofthecity’snooksandcrannies,” asdescribed in a press release. The exhibitisviewableduring the gallery’s regularhours: Wednesdaysfrom 6 to10 p.m.,noappointmentnecessary, as wellas duringscheduled eventsatthe venue

“Ilikefindingbeautyineverydaythings,” Scharenbergsays.“SinceIliveinSt.Louis,it’s

I’moftenlookingforalightinthe dark.Tome,St.Louisencapsulates thatfeeling–alittlebitofgrittiness, alittlebitofhope.” “ -JackieScharenberg

oftenthebackdropofmyphotography.When Ithinkaboutthemesinmyphotography,I’m oftenlookingforalightinthedark.Tome,St. Louisencapsulatesthatfeeling–alittlebitof grittiness,alittlebitofhope.”

Afterpickingupthehobby12 yearsago andtakingphotographyclassesin college, Scharenbergfoundit fallingbythe waysideamid busynesswithhercareerandday-to-dayroutine.

“Last year Irealizedthat I hadn’tbeenpicking up my camera asoftenas I usedto,” shesays.“I hadn’tbeenmakingtime for myselfoutsideof work. I made aNewYear’s resolutionto wake up beforeworkand go outtotake photos.”

Thatresolutionwaskeyinhelping Scharenbergfocusoncultivatingherpassions andnurturingherwell-being.

“Ithinkit’simportanttomaketimefor thethingsyoulove,”shesays.“It’seasytoget caughtinacycleofwork,eat,sleep,repeat. I’vealwayslovedhavingacreativeoutlet,and photographyhasbeenagreatsourceofjoyin mylife.SometimesIhavetoforcemyselftogo outbecauseIfeelsotiredafteralongday,but whenI’mdrivingaroundthecitylookingfor thingstophotograph,I’mgivingmyselfachance togetoutofmyownhead.”

Oftentimes,Scharenbergtakeshercamera onhercommutetoorfromherdayjob.“As

aresult,manyofmyphotographsarenight scenesthatIcapturedintheearlyhoursofthe morningoronmydrivehomeafterthesunhad alreadyset.Myfavoritephotosfromthisproject arethosesimplesinglelight-sourceshotsthat feelalittlelonely,mysteriousandattractiveall atonce,”shestatedintherelease.

Scharenberg’sphotography has received significantattentiononline, where shehas documentedherprojectsince thebeginning.Atthe timeofwriting,shehasmore than34,000 followers onTikTokandhasamassedmore than830,000 likesontheplatform.Althoughit felt overwhelming atfirst,thispopularityhasallowedherto explore differentpossibilitieswithherhobby.

“Becauseofalloftheattention,Igottotry somenewthingslikecommissionwork,printing indifferentformats,sellinginbrick-and-mortar storesandsomuchmore,”Scharenbergsays.“It wasoverwhelmingtotackleeverythingatonce, butI’msothankfulfortheopportunities.”

Scharenberg seesheronlineplatformas a chance toshare herlove ofSt. Louiswith followers nationwide “It’snice tobeabletotellpeoplethat St. Louishasallofthesehidden gems,” shesays.

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