The city council decision arrived and the proposal for the Kirkwood Flats has been officially withdrawn. This outcome serves as a reminder that thoughtful neighborhood preservation holds real value to those who live here. While we have secured this victory, it remains important to stay informed about future development plans …
April 6, 2020
Final supporters
Altus Properties has submitted a proposal for a 5‐story mixed‐use development at the UMB Bank site. As concerned Kirkwood residents, we believe this project in this site is wrong for Kirkwood. The next few weeks will be critical in determining whether this project will move forward. We support smart redevelopment of N.Kirkwood Road that respects surrounding neighborhoods. Preserve the historical integrity and unique character that makes Kirkwood a great place to live and visit!
• At 5 stories, this modern project will tower over surrounding area including the adjacent historical residential neighborhood. The project will be one of the tallest buildings in Kirkwood
• This project as proposed does not meet Kirkwood code (requesting 5 modifications) with almost double the number of units (174 apartments) allowed by code.
• This project will increase traffic and congestion to local roads. Poor access to site will require retail users and residents to use Taylor and Washington Avenues.
We ask for your support. Please write Kirkwood City Council, attend and speak at City meetings, and SIGN THE PETITION AND ADD YOUR KIRKWOOD ADDRESS. If you would like more information, please contact [email protected]
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
March 9, 2020
March 7, 2020
The quiet period following the submission of this proposal has been spent reviewing the requested code modifications in detail. It becomes clearer with each document that the scale offered by Altus Properties remains fundamentally misaligned with the historical character of our neighborhood.
March 6, 2020
Reaching five hundred signatures will demonstrate the clear scale of our collective concern to the council members. Please consider sending this link to a neighbor or resident who shares our commitment to preserving the integrity of our streets.
Reached 100 supporters
February 21, 2020
333 Comments
Kirkwood Flats is too dense, too tall, and requires too many code variances for that location. The city of Kirkwood should be very particular - it is a very desirable location. Stick to the building codes, and approve the right choice for the prominent, historic area, city of Kirkwood❣️
This complex is just too big for the space. Will ruin the small town Kirkwood feel. Which is what families moving and living in this area want. As a Real Estate agent. This will not improve the area. It will be too congested on Kirkwood road. Just a really bad plan.
Our Schools are packed as it is and adding another oversized building Will just increase the amount of students entering our schools I think for the sake for our children and the future of Kirkwood this is not a great idea please rethink this
I drive E. Washington between Taylor and Kirkwood Road frequently. It is very, very congested there already and often cars have to take turns passing on this narrow street. The level of additional traffic seems like a real issue.
We remodeled our home about four years ago and our original plan was rejected by Kirkwood, because our plan was 12 square feet too big. I will not support code changes for a business when these same codes are enforced on Kirkwood residents.
I pray wisdom Will win out over greed for more tax revenue.
No thanks. Seems far more like an oversized exploitation of our community -rather than a contributor to it. Not sure how this improves Kirkwood families lives. Just feeds off of it. Our community is in admired and enjoyed because of its quaint family-oriented character. A massive quasi-luxury eyesore will diminish that.
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The city council decision arrived and the proposal for the Kirkwood Flats has been officially withdrawn. This outcome serves as a reminder that thoughtful neighborhood preservation holds real value to those who live here. While we have secured this victory, it remains important to stay informed about future development plans …
April 6, 2020
Final supporters
Altus Properties has submitted a proposal for a 5‐story mixed‐use development at the UMB Bank site. As concerned Kirkwood residents, we believe this project in this site is wrong for Kirkwood. The next few weeks will be critical in determining whether this project will move forward. We support smart redevelopment of N.Kirkwood Road that respects surrounding neighborhoods. Preserve the historical integrity and unique character that makes Kirkwood a great place to live and visit!
• At 5 stories, this modern project will tower over surrounding area including the adjacent historical residential neighborhood. The project will be one of the tallest buildings in Kirkwood
• This project as proposed does not meet Kirkwood code (requesting 5 modifications) with almost double the number of units (174 apartments) allowed by code.
• This project will increase traffic and congestion to local roads. Poor access to site will require retail users and residents to use Taylor and Washington Avenues.
We ask for your support. Please write Kirkwood City Council, attend and speak at City meetings, and SIGN THE PETITION AND ADD YOUR KIRKWOOD ADDRESS. If you would like more information, please contact [email protected]
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
March 9, 2020
March 7, 2020
The quiet period following the submission of this proposal has been spent reviewing the requested code modifications in detail. It becomes clearer with each document that the scale offered by Altus Properties remains fundamentally misaligned with the historical character of our neighborhood.
March 6, 2020
Reaching five hundred signatures will demonstrate the clear scale of our collective concern to the council members. Please consider sending this link to a neighbor or resident who shares our commitment to preserving the integrity of our streets.
Reached 100 supporters
February 21, 2020
333 Comments
This multifamily building encroachment into a predominately single family neighbor hood is not welcome. The height, capacity, and traffic will make our neighborhood less children friendly due to the increased number of cars and occupants.
Kirkwood Flats is too dense, too tall, and requires too many code variances for that location. The city of Kirkwood should be very particular - it is a very desirable location. Stick to the building codes, and approve the right choice for the prominent, historic area, city of Kirkwood❣️
This complex is just too big for the space. Will ruin the small town Kirkwood feel. Which is what families moving and living in this area want. As a Real Estate agent. This will not improve the area. It will be too congested on Kirkwood road. Just a really bad plan.
Our Schools are packed as it is and adding another oversized building Will just increase the amount of students entering our schools I think for the sake for our children and the future of Kirkwood this is not a great idea please rethink this
I drive E. Washington between Taylor and Kirkwood Road frequently. It is very, very congested there already and often cars have to take turns passing on this narrow street. The level of additional traffic seems like a real issue.
We remodeled our home about four years ago and our original plan was rejected by Kirkwood, because our plan was 12 square feet too big. I will not support code changes for a business when these same codes are enforced on Kirkwood residents.
I pray wisdom Will win out over greed for more tax revenue.
No thanks. Seems far more like an oversized exploitation of our community -rather than a contributor to it. Not sure how this improves Kirkwood families lives. Just feeds off of it. Our community is in admired and enjoyed because of its quaint family-oriented character. A massive quasi-luxury eyesore will diminish that.
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This multifamily building encroachment into a predominately single family neighbor hood is not welcome. The height, capacity, and traffic will make our neighborhood less children friendly due to the increased number of cars and occupants.