Council Approves Development Moratorium in Kirkwood

Kirkwood City Council approved a six-month moratorium Thursday for development proposals at the Kirkwood and Manchester Road intersection, according to an STL Today report.

The report said dozens of residents spoke out against a development that would involve the demolition of homes in the area. One suggestion from a consultant included removing 12 homes near and in the North Taylor Historic District for parking lot space.

In the council's approval, they included that eminent domain would not be granted in that area for redevelopment, the report said. The city added that they wanted to consider a higher quality redevelopment project for the area.

An open house about the development and moratorium will be held at Kirkwood City Hall Aug. 7 from 5 to 8 p.m.

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