I’m IN the Grove Because…

Dan"It's always been welcoming to the LGBT community."

This neighborhood has always been welcoming to the LGBT community.
Tatyana"I love that I can bike to work!"

As a resident of St. Louis City, I am excited to be part of the momentum in the Grove. And of course I love the fact that I can bike to work! -Tatyana Telnikova, HandleBar
Guy"I'm here because of the people. We have a great quality of life, here in the Grove!"

I live and work here because of the people who have been here for a long time, and because of the new residents and independent business owners. I like the vibe and perspectives that come with the diverse backgrounds of everyone here. The Grove is rich with this diversity. The architecture, like most of our
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Nancy"I love the location!"

I like the location – close to highways, hospitals, homes, and downtown!

Rhonda and Olive"Mixed everything: resident demographics, housing and retail, an active grassroots presence, and passionate change agents."

“We’re in the Grove because this neighborhood embodies the spirit of our school community – mixed everything: resident demographics, housing and retail, an active grassroots presence, and passionate change agents.” Rhonda and Olive Broussard, St. Louis Language Immersion Schools Length of Time in Grove: 2 years
Roo"It is a diverse and vibrant community."

“I’m in the Grove because it is a diverse and vibrant community.” -Roo Yawitz, the Gramophone Length of time in Grove: 4 years Business he’d like to see in the Grove: record store
Randy"We're impressed with the renovation."

“When my partners and I first looked at the Grove area for the bike shop, we were impressed with the location and the renovation that’s been done so far. Even within the few months that our shop has been open, there’s always a special development project in the works.” Randy Bond, Randy’s Recycled Cycles Time
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Carrie"It is very exciting to be a part of the rehab of this great area."

“I fully support and love the diverse community in this area. It is very exciting and rewarding to be a part of the rehab of this great area.” Carrie Bellon, Spaghetteria Mamma Mia Time in Grove: 8 years Business she’d like to see in the Grove: Any. The more the merrier!

Mort"It's home."

it’s home. I’m here because of my neighbors, the location, stability of the neighborhood, it’s the center of everything, its architecture, and it’s fun. I love it!” Mort Hill, resident and artist Time in Grove: 20 years Businesses he’d like to see in the Grove: market with good produce, wine, gallery, gift shops, antique/junk stores
Lana"I love the easy access and local restaurants."

“I love the area and its easy access to my business, the local restaurants, and the businesses in the area as well as the highways.” Lana Coleman, The Nappy Kitchen and resident Time in Grove: 4 years Business she’d like to see in the Grove: a great coffee shop!
Eric"the opportunity to start building positive relationships."

“I’m in the Grove because of the opportunity of to start building positive relationships with residents and business owners.” Eric Outlaw, Outlaw Inks & Styles and resident Time in Grove: 5 years Businesses he’d like to see in the Grove: coffee shop, hookah lounge, art gallery, shoe store, denim store
Chip"It's a small enough pond where every fish counts."

“There was and there still is ample opportunity to roll up your sleeves and get involved in all sorts of community development projects The Grove is a neighborhood that’s a small enough pond where every fish counts…where your positive time & efforts invested can turn into immediate visible results. It’s rewarding to be able to
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