Residents of Frontenac, Mo are not happy about proposed construction and development of a 22-unit town home. This will be at a former quarry that is near 41 homeowners who live in a small number of streets on the west part of the busy Lindbergh Boulevard. Almost all of these homeowners planned to air their objections for the third time on Tuesday night, with regards to the Frontenac Planning and Zoning Commission. The town homes are expected to be sold for $500,000 on average, but whether this construction can move forward or not, the final decision will be made by the aldermen.
An article by stltoday.com states that “City Building Commissioner and Zoning Administrator John Morgan said the commission is expected to make a recommendation to the Board of Aldermen on re-zoning five acres of quarry property from commercial to residential use.”
However, according to the article, “The proposal by Pulte Homes has spawned a unified quest to halt a project homeowners fear will turn quiet residential streets into a byway for vehicular traffic.
‘They want to burden us with access’ to the Villas at Frontenac, Robert Samuels says of the plan to route construction vehicles and, ultimately, more residential traffic through the neighborhood.”
The article also states that a West End Park resident, Bob Bauer, has one thing to say about the 11-acre quarry that separates the Upper and the Lower West End Park. “That vacant piece of land has been the best part of this neighborhood.” Bauer said.
However, the article states that a Pulte Homes engineer, Matt Segal “also dismissed worries that Villas at Frontenac construction will swell Upper West End park with dump trucks and heavy equipment.”
Read more about this story here — stltoday.com.
Worrying about the change that is expected to come upon West End Park is only a normal feeling for these residents, especially because nobody knows for sure what the outcome of this change is. But, it is important to realize that sometimes we need to make room for development. And when it comes to development, most of the present inconvenience result to future convenience. The things you view as inconvenience today can actually be the instrument for improvement and convenience tomorrow.
This is the same when you are trying to improve your home or backyard. There may be a few features you view as inconvenience, but you can blend these inconvenience with a few fixes and a touch of creativity to make way for a more improved and developed property.
Whether you have large or small gardens and backyards, you can apply great ideas for an amazing landscape and you can even make use of the the features growing out naturally there, for instance, bush gardens, etc. It is important to understand that the creation of one astonishing garden does not always mean totally replacing what is naturally in there. It also lies in making use of the natural features there to make your once dull garden bloom with life.
In a blog I ran across, businessdailyafrica.com, it states that “gardening tastes would still change, there are those minimalists who would go crazy about the seamless geometric gardens, and those who fall for Japanese or French style gardens. But whatever taste or preference, here are some of the trends you can incorporate in your backyard to achieve the best out of your garden, no matter the history behind it.”
According to the article, “Colour-blocking has been an ageless trend in women’s fashion for decades without losing its exquisiteness. It usually incorporates discrete blocks of bright colour shades, which can make a statement in your outdoor living spaces as well.”
Furthermore, the article states that “To achieve a more organic look, go for rustic natural material in your garden. This could be curved from stone or old wasted tree branches to form curvy garden seats or swing seats.”
The article also suggested the application of hyper-localism. According to the article, “This gardening trend encourages the use of locally-sourced flowers and plants that are native to a specific ecosystem.”
You can also mix modern and vintage gardening designs. In fact, the article states that “A modern day bed with a rustic bench or seat offers an intrepid distinction to the traditional furniture.”
For those who live in urban spaces but would love to incorporate the feel of nature into their homes, the article states that “Bonsai plants come to the rescue!”
In an interview with a bonsai plants expert, Prachi Shah, the article states that “grafted fruit trees can be planted anywhere, even in your balcony for those in urban living. She imports grafted desert rose plants in more than 300 different flower varieties and more so grafted assorted fruit plants namely; mango, guava, pomegranate, cherry, papaya, custard apple.
While planting, one has to mix the soil and fertilizers or organic manure in proportions. Clipping the branches helps to get more fruits and maintain the health of the plant. If planting any grafted fruit tree on your balcony, ensure that you change the pot as the plant grows, say after two years, she said.”
Additionally, the article mentions that “If you want to turn your outdoor space into a paradise where everyone can have some fun any time they are home, then think green — think golf course green. Golf course green is usually referred to as putting green.”
According to the article, “‘Golf course landscaping is the ultimate upgrade to a home scenery,’ said Director of Jaria Hortscapes, James Munuve. Munuve observes that people do not want places they have to weed. They want places where they can relax and play.”
When it comes to improving property, homeowners should never fear present inconvenience but use them as a stepping stone for overall improvement. But, in the case of developing the West End Park quarry, it is important for the administrators to make sure this project can really benefit everybody and ensure no major inconvenience to the residents.
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