The Gravois-Jefferson Historic Neighborhoods Plan, in collaboration with local elected officials, neighborhood organizations and other community stakeholders, is facilitating a community-driven planning process for the Gravois-Jefferson Historic Neighborhoods: Northeast Dutchtown, Gravois Park, and Benton Park West.

Over the next nine to twelve months, residents and other stakeholders in the area will be engaged to look at economic development, racial disparity, land use issues, social services, environmental concerns, transportation (including pedestrian and bicycle networks), housing, educational opportunities, community health, parks and open spaces, and much more.  The bulk of the community planning work will be done through an open public engagement process using a combination of focus groups, public roundtables, design workshops or charrettes, and open houses.

The first public working meeting is Tuesday, November 29th, at Thomas Dunn Learning Center from 6:30–8pm. The topic of the meeting is People: What do our youth, families, elders and all community members need to grow and thrive? Visit the event page for information about the meeting, and visit gravoisjeffersonplanning.org for more information on the project.

Dutchtown West will not meet in November. Because Grbic serves as a polling place on our usual meeting night, there will be no November meeting. Please remember to go vote, and join DWNA on Tuesday, December 13th to get caught up.

Gravois Park will have their regular meeting on Tuesday, November 8th, at 3353 California, just north of Cherokee.

Gravois Park Neighborhood Meeting

The Gravois Park Neighborhood Association meets at 6:00 this Tuesday, October 11th, and every second Tuesday of the month at the old Jefferson Bank building, 3353 California at Cherokee.

Dutchtown West Neighborhood Meeting

The Dutchtown West Neighborhood Association meets at 7:00 this Tuesday, October 11th, and every second Tuesday of the month at Grbic Banquet Hall, Keokuk and Meramec.

Please consider bringing canned goods to donate to St. Anthony’s Food Pantry. For every three items donated you will receive an extra chance at an attendance prize.

20th Ward Meeting

The 20th Ward fall meeting is at the Thomas Dunn Learning Center this Wednesday, October 12th, 6:30pm. Expect an update on crime from Chief Dotson and Captain Dace, results from the recent traffic study, and more.

The Downtown Dutchtown Business Association‘s biennial fundraiser is here! Join us on Wednesday, October 26th, from 6:30–10:30 at the Bluffs on Broadway for food, drink, and entertainment, with proceeds to benefit DT2’s Dutchtown CID (Community Improvement District) Public Safety Budget, to increase private police, security and safety initiatives.

Get your tickets today! Early bird tickets are available until October 12th for $40, $50 in advance thereafter, or $60 at the door. Tickets cover the four hour open bar, food, and world-class entertainment.

Visit the event page for more info on this exciting fundraiser for a great cause. We’ll see you there!

This Wednesday, September 21st, come to the studio of Anthony Duncan, Architect, at the Stork Inn at Virginia and Idaho for the Downtown Dutchtown Business Association‘s months After Hours event.

Enjoy refreshments, meet your neighbors, and see up close a unique historic space. There will also be an opportunity to sign the petition for the proposed Community Improvement District.

This event runs from 5:30–7pm.