Tower Grove South- Creating Neighborhood Longevity and Stabilty by Using Diverse Local Businesses as Anchors

Hartford Coffee, where I hold all my business meetings 

Tower Grove South has seen a huge renaissance in the past decade, let's explore part of the "why?". 

Tower Grove South is bounded by Arsenal St. on the north, Chippewa St. on the south, Kingshighway Blvd. on the west, and Grand Blvd. on the east. Within these borders are several unique Mainstreet and Cornerstore destinations, holding the 'hood together like Superglue.


Historically, in this neighborhood you could command a higher price for your home the closer you were to Tower Grove Park & South Grand. Housing prices tended to severely decrease the closer you got to Morganford, due to lack of commercial development at the time. However, in about the last 2-3 years new businesses have arrived in the Morganford Business District, and housing prices in the blocks connected to it are starting to reflect that fact. 

Arsenal faces into Tower Grove Park. Tower Grove Park offers its guest beautifully diverse vegetation, a 3.3 mile strolling path, historic buildings, pavilions, statues, several elaborate gated entrances, a playground, fountains, gazing pond and so much more. Not to mention it plays host to several cultural festivals a year, a seasonal farmer's market and adult team sports leagues. 

S. Grand Business District is a destination for boutique shopping, international cuisine, electric nightlife and yummy treats!

Morganford, In my opinion is still struggling a bit to find its identity and fill its available spaces. However, it is doing much much better than a couple years ago. It now plays host to some boutique shopping, a local food market (yummy), several restaurants and some unique bars.  

Within the neighborhood, you have several delightful destinations that are popular with the locals. Just to list a few...Hartford Coffee, A Walk in the Park, Gustine Market, Black Thorn Pub & Pizza, The Civil Life , Friendly's,  Parkside Cakery and Oak Hill Hardware.

I think what is important to point out about the success of Tower Grove South, is that the neighborhood offers a little something for everyone. The types of businesses are diverse, and they include services that people residing within the neighborhood need. There is a local dog groomer, salon, barber, dry cleaners, grocery stores, gas stations (maybe too may of these), health food store, a spa offering massages, a stationary store, an optometrist...I could go on. The people of the neighborhood patronize these places, sometimes paying a bit more here and there, but the money gets pumped right back into the local economy.