The Dutchtown West Neighborhood Association (DWNA), primarily serving the Dutchtown neighborhood west of Grand, is on an indefinite hiatus.

For neighbors west of Grand looking to get involved in the neighborhood, there are still opportunities!

Dutchtown Main Streets Committees

Dutchtown Main Streets’ Committees drive the organization’s work to build a vibrant, thriving Dutchtown for all. The Committees are structured around the Main Street Four Point Approach to revitalizing communities:

  • Design, focusing on the physical spaces within the neighborhood.
  • Economic Vitality, pursuing equitable development and investment in the neighborhood.
  • Organization, connecting our work to volunteers and community partners.
  • Promotion, spreading the word and building a positive image for the neighborhood.

Additionally, Allies of Marquette Park serves as a fifth committee concentrating on activating and improving Dutchtown’s largest public space.

Committees are open to everyone with an interest in building a better Dutchtown. Just drop into a meeting or contact us to find out where you fit best. The Dutchtown Committees meet every month on the first Tuesday, 6pm at Thomas Dunn Learning Center.

Nearby Neighborhood Associations

If you’re seeking a more traditional neighborhood meeting format, there are a few neighborhood associations nearby that hold regular meetings featuring updates from local elected officials, Neighborhood Improvement Specialists, the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, and other entities and organizations whose work impacts our neighborhoods. As many of our wards, police districts, and other boundaries criss-cross, you’ll be able to find representation at these meetings too.

The Mount Pleasant Neighborhood Association primarily serves the southeast portion of Greater Dutchtown. The 3rd Ward Alderperson, First District police, and others serving the broader Dutchtown neighborhood are regular guests. They meet quarterly in February, May, September, and November at the Neighborhood Innovation Center, 3207 Meramec Street. Check the MPNA Facebook page for meeting dates and times.

The Gravois Park Neighborhood Association serves the area east of Grand between Cherokee and Chippewa. They regularly host the 3rd Ward and 7th Ward Alderpersons, Third District police, Neighborhood Improvement Specialists, and other officials. They meet monthly on the second Tuesday, 7pm at the Rita Ford Community Center, 3353 California Avenue.

The Tower Grove South Neighborhood Association represents the area north of Dutchtown across Chippewa Street. You’ll often find the 8th Ward Alderperson in attendance as well as other guests working in the areas adjacent to northwestern Dutchtown. The group meets monthly on the third Wednesday at 6:30pm at Oak Hill Presbyterian Church, 4111 Connecticut Street.

Connect with Your Neighbors

Looking for something less formal? Connecting with your neighbors socially helps you stay tuned into what’s happening around Dutchtown. Dutchtown Main Streets, community organizations, local businesses, and other organizations host events of all sorts. Check our Dutchtown Calendar, get out, make friends, and stay connected!

Additionally, social media provides ways to connect digitally. The Dutchtown Neighbors Facebook group (not affiliated with Dutchtown Main Streets or DutchtownSTL) is an active community of neighbors regularly sharing news and other updates. Other nearby neighborhoods also host Facebook groups.

And you can always follow DutchtownSTL on your favorite platforms to stay up to date too! Find us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Twitter/X (for now).