An open letter to Ms. Elizabeth Heller and Ms. Hannah Roth
Ms. Roth & Ms. Heller,
We are writing to you as fellow neighbors. Much like yourselves we take great pride living in the Central West End. We all share a vested interest in our neighborhood and want to see it thrive more than anyone else. Our neighborhood is a beacon of what can be accomplished in the City and with continued investment we hope it will retain its allure.
That allure is the responsibility of all of us who live and invest in the area to protect. It is our duty to ensure that our neighborhood maintains a healthy balance between living and entertainment. While we admire your determination in this effort, it is apparent that many of us feel it is misguided and unrepresentative of the larger community that lives near McPherson and Euclid. Those of us who have signed this letter feel very strongly that Up-Down will represent a positive addition to the neighborhood. Instead of debating our opinions, which both have their merits, we urge you to take a step back and consider that they have complied with all necessary lawful obligations which have been upheld by Judge Moriarty and the City of St. Louis. They have also demonstrated a willfulness to openly discuss their plans with anyone in the neighborhood and continue that dialogue as they operate. Further litigation would be a loss for all parties involved.
True to the spirit of our neighborhood’s history, the fear of the unknown should never preclude investment in the Central West End. Just as any other business, Up-Down will be held accountable to the same laws and ordinances. We urge you to reconsider your intent to appeal Judge Moriarty’s decision so that we can move forward as a neighborhood and continue to grow
Sincerely,
Your Concerned Neighbors
Updates
August 7, 2018
The momentum behind this is undeniable. It is clear that the neighborhood wants to move forward.
Reached 100 supporters
August 7, 2018
46 Comments
As a young person who had lived in the CWE for years, the idea if having a space meant for fun means the world to me. To have this building remain empty and to attempt to deprive it if everything that makes it an arcade bar is detrimental to the upbest environment that characterizes the CWE.
I cant wait for this to open. I truly wish for this open as soon as possible. I have been apart of the CWE for almost a decade and will be moving in in the next few months . These are the kinds of establishments that I would love to bring my friends and out of town guests. I am a teacher at the Biome school and was on the team to bring it to the neighborhood and I have had several art shows in the neighborhood. I truly hope that we can all come together and help bring this positive addition to the block. Thanks again for your time .
We should never refuse a reasonable establishment from filling a vacant building in our neighborhood. The more visible people, the less crime. If the public doesn't support it, it will close because of inactivity. That is not for us to decide. They deserve a chance.
I live at the corner of McPherson and Walton. I can't wait to bring friends to this location! I will always support fresh new business ventures to my neighborhood. The CWE needs more fresh businesses attracting the right people. If you're averse to change, that will only become a larger issue.
I am an 8-year resident of the CWE. I have frequented the area since I was a teen, back when the CWE was a very different place and just finding its way. I live 500 feet in a straight line from the front door of Up-Down and I fully support it.
They are a wonderful addition to our neighborhood
If you take a look at their website you can see the positive effect they have had in other cities where they are located. Love the KC UP Down and think it would be a great addition to CWE.
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An open letter to Ms. Elizabeth Heller and Ms. Hannah Roth
Ms. Roth & Ms. Heller,
We are writing to you as fellow neighbors. Much like yourselves we take great pride living in the Central West End. We all share a vested interest in our neighborhood and want to see it thrive more than anyone else. Our neighborhood is a beacon of what can be accomplished in the City and with continued investment we hope it will retain its allure.
That allure is the responsibility of all of us who live and invest in the area to protect. It is our duty to ensure that our neighborhood maintains a healthy balance between living and entertainment. While we admire your determination in this effort, it is apparent that many of us feel it is misguided and unrepresentative of the larger community that lives near McPherson and Euclid. Those of us who have signed this letter feel very strongly that Up-Down will represent a positive addition to the neighborhood. Instead of debating our opinions, which both have their merits, we urge you to take a step back and consider that they have complied with all necessary lawful obligations which have been upheld by Judge Moriarty and the City of St. Louis. They have also demonstrated a willfulness to openly discuss their plans with anyone in the neighborhood and continue that dialogue as they operate. Further litigation would be a loss for all parties involved.
True to the spirit of our neighborhood’s history, the fear of the unknown should never preclude investment in the Central West End. Just as any other business, Up-Down will be held accountable to the same laws and ordinances. We urge you to reconsider your intent to appeal Judge Moriarty’s decision so that we can move forward as a neighborhood and continue to grow
Sincerely,
Your Concerned Neighbors
Updates
August 7, 2018
The momentum behind this is undeniable. It is clear that the neighborhood wants to move forward.
Reached 100 supporters
August 7, 2018
46 Comments
More successful businesses in the CWE = more money for the CID to increase safety/security and maintain the beautiful landscaping that makes the CWE such a lovely place to live. UPDOWN has proven they are responsible operators and they deserve a chance.
As a young person who had lived in the CWE for years, the idea if having a space meant for fun means the world to me. To have this building remain empty and to attempt to deprive it if everything that makes it an arcade bar is detrimental to the upbest environment that characterizes the CWE.
I cant wait for this to open. I truly wish for this open as soon as possible. I have been apart of the CWE for almost a decade and will be moving in in the next few months . These are the kinds of establishments that I would love to bring my friends and out of town guests. I am a teacher at the Biome school and was on the team to bring it to the neighborhood and I have had several art shows in the neighborhood. I truly hope that we can all come together and help bring this positive addition to the block. Thanks again for your time .
We should never refuse a reasonable establishment from filling a vacant building in our neighborhood. The more visible people, the less crime. If the public doesn't support it, it will close because of inactivity. That is not for us to decide. They deserve a chance.
I live at the corner of McPherson and Walton. I can't wait to bring friends to this location! I will always support fresh new business ventures to my neighborhood. The CWE needs more fresh businesses attracting the right people. If you're averse to change, that will only become a larger issue.
I am an 8-year resident of the CWE. I have frequented the area since I was a teen, back when the CWE was a very different place and just finding its way. I live 500 feet in a straight line from the front door of Up-Down and I fully support it.
They are a wonderful addition to our neighborhood
If you take a look at their website you can see the positive effect they have had in other cities where they are located. Love the KC UP Down and think it would be a great addition to CWE.
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More successful businesses in the CWE = more money for the CID to increase safety/security and maintain the beautiful landscaping that makes the CWE such a lovely place to live. UPDOWN has proven they are responsible operators and they deserve a chance.