WHAT IS IT ABOUT ME THAT WANTED TO BLOG ON ST. LOUIS?

I’m often involved trying to save buildings from being demolished all the while stating I am not a preservationist. How can I put so much effort into saving old buildings and not be a preservationist?

I view myself as an urbanist first and foremost. Dynamic urban life is more important than any individual building, sports team, business or mayor. Great neighborhoods, by nature, incorporate existing urban-friendly buildings – especially those that are historic by virtue of architect, design or simply age.

I hold a bachelors degree in Environmental Design from the University of Oklahoma College of Architecture. I have worked for many years as a Project Designer for residential design/build firms. I am currently accepting clients on a limited basis. I am a REALTOR® with Eugene G. Schaller Realty Co. Inc. in the Carondelet neighborhood is South St. Louis. Although I prefer staying within the City of St. Louis I have represented sellers and buyers all over the Missouri side of the St. Louis region. Click here to see my real estate web site. 

As an urbanist I see many mistakes being made in our urban environment. My intention with this blog is to highlight the positive and decidedly pro-urban parts of our city and region as well as show the mistakes. I hope that by showing the mistakes (and explaining why it is a mistake) we will begin to rebuild St. Louis into one of the countries great cities.