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Building Spotlight: The Railway Exchange Building
Downtown St. Louis has added thousands of residents over the past 20 years, even as office demand has contracted.
Dylan Kennedy
Oct 263 min read
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Tucker Boulevard Reimagined: Drive Thru to Downtown Living
Timelapse Sketch of Tucker Boulevard Transformation in Downtown St. Louis. Tucker Boulevard is one of the city’s widest—and...
Dylan Kennedy
Jul 52 min read
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Revamping a St. Louis Townhome: Kitchen Upgrade and Backyard Oasis
Drawing a contemporary addition to an 1898 red brick townhome in St. Louis. The Proposal This 1898 townhome in St. Louis, spanning 1900...
Dylan Kennedy
May 11, 20241 min read
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Cross Sections of the Future: Rustbelt Cities Embrace Mobility Overhaul
Aerial View of Proposed Two-Way Cycle Track on Tucker Boulevard in Downtown St. Louis Ready for Growth Amidst the aging infrastructure...
Dylan Kennedy
Feb 2, 20242 min read
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Compact Kitchen Designs for Urban Spaces
Ten Easy, Low-Budget, Tasteful Kitchen Designs for your next Home Rehab or Flip Project. When it comes to revitalizing your kitchen...
Dylan Kennedy
Jan 22, 20243 min read
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Building Spotlight: The Chemical Building in St. Louis
This week's building spotlight celebrates the Chemical Building in Downtown St. Louis. The 16-story Chemical Building, at 777 Olive...
Dylan Kennedy
Jan 19, 20241 min read
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Landing Block: A Proposal for St. Louis' Riverfront
As Laclede's Landing sees major rehab projects completed and underway, this post looks at developing a vacant lot at Lucas and First...
Dylan Kennedy
Jan 12, 20243 min read
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City Foundry Phase 3 and a Transformative Vision for Midtown St. Louis
As Phase 2 at City Foundry is underway, speculation grows for what a City Foundry Phase 3 might look like. In the span of two decades,...
Dylan Kennedy
Dec 27, 20232 min read
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Hidden Gems: Exploring the Best Real Estate Designs in Cities
Unveiling Innovative Real Estate Designs in Three Distinct US Cities Introduction Embark on a journey through urban innovation as we...
Dylan Kennedy
Dec 20, 20233 min read
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Timeless Charm: Navigating the Purchase of Old Brick Homes
The allure of old brick homes in Rustbelt cities like St. Louis or Cincinnati is undeniable. These architectural gems carry a rich...
Dylan Kennedy
Dec 19, 20232 min read
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The Pros of Investing in Urban Real Estate
Why You Should Invest in Urban Real Estate Urban real estate investment has long been a cornerstone of wealth-building strategies,...
Dylan Kennedy
Dec 18, 20232 min read
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Empowering Communities: weCollab's Vision for Racial Equity in the West End
Exciting Developments Growing in St. Louis' West End & Visitation Park Neighborhoods. In a concerted effort to foster racial equity and...
Dylan Kennedy
Dec 18, 20232 min read
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Side Yards in Urban Areas: Balancing Challenges and Opportunities
Navigating the Balance Between Density and Housing Solutions in a Competitive Cityscape Shown Above: A Sketch of a Contemporary Single...
Dylan Kennedy
Nov 29, 20233 min read
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Highway Ramps No More: A Spruce Street Infill Study
Shown Below: A Concept Sketch of Spruce Street In the ongoing commitment to reimagining urban spaces, this is an infill study for...
Dylan Kennedy
Nov 21, 20231 min read
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Brush Park Resurgence: A Detroit Story
Detroit's Brush Park Revival and the City Modern Model Shown Above: A rendering of Detroit's City Modern Project Detroit, a city with a...
Dylan Kennedy
Nov 3, 20233 min read
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What's Going on in Grand Center? Four Projects Shaping the Neighborhood
Check out all that's happening in St. Louis' Central Arts District. Shown Above: A rendering of Powell Hall and expansion from Grand...
Dylan Kennedy
Oct 24, 20234 min read
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15 Minute Cities: Aligning Policy with the Future of American Living
How American Cities are Reinventing Themselves for the 15-Minute City Revolution Shown Above: A concept sketch of a 15-minute...
Dylan Kennedy
Oct 17, 20233 min read
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Building the Future with Cross-Laminated Timber: The Timber Revolution in the United States
Cross Laminated Timber is reshaping the American skyline with its ecological, structural versatility, and cost-efficient construction. In...
Dylan Kennedy
Oct 16, 20232 min read
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Reimagining Suburbia - New Suburbanism and the Fusion of House and Store
Exploring Innovative Spatial Synergies in Suburban Living and Retail. What's next for suburbs? The American Dream, for generations, has...
Dylan Kennedy
Oct 12, 20234 min read
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Connecting the Core: Five Ways the Brickline Greenway Will Transform St. Louis
Discover how the Brickline will reshape our city, fostering connections, sustainability, and a brighter future for urban living. The...
Dylan Kennedy
Oct 11, 20236 min read
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