by Michael R. Allen
On Wednesday’s near north side group Neighbors for Social Justice met at City Hall with Mayoral Chief of Staff Jeff Rainford, Building Commissioner Frank Oswald, City Counselor Nuisance Property Attorney Matt Moak and Urban Solution President Marvin Steele. (McEagle Properties hired Urban Solution to implement a maintenance program for its over 700 properties in north St. Louis.) The long-sought meeting was productive if only the start of dialogue with city officials on how to shape the McKee project.
The meeting has spurred media coverage, where details can be found (my commentary can be found in the Pub Def videos):
North side residents continue to question McKee plan (KWMU)
Developer Paul McKee Topic of City Hall Meeting (KMOX)
Is Paul McKee dropping his plans for Old North? (Pub Def)
More Accounts of Blairmont Meeting (Pub Def)