The City of Kirkwood has tapped Double Eagle Development to revamp its Public Works facility into a new multifamily living space, an announcement made after a rigorous RFP process. This 5.9-acre site is poised to blossom into an integrated community, uplifting the neighborhood with an emphasis on walkability and a communal spirit. According to a document from the City of Kirkwood, Mayor Liz Gibbons expressed that this alliance with Double Eagle Development marks a significant chapter for the city, establishing a modern yet community-oriented living area reflective of Kirkwood's ethos.
Offering a diversity of housing types and enhanced streetscape engagement, the project is aimed at nurturing connectivity to Kirkwood’s downtown amenities Double Eagle Development is now moving into the design and planning phase, and it will actively incorporate public opinion by way of the City's zoning channels. "We are honored to have been selected by the City of Kirkwood for this transformative opportunity," Andrew Juiris, President of Development at Double Eagle Development, said in a statement provided by the City of Kirkwood, signaling the firm's eagerness to craft a project that mirrors the values of the Kirkwood community and fosters benefits for its residents.
Plans to initiate the approval process are on the calendar set to begin in November, with further details anticipated as the undertaking progresses. Double Eagle Development is recognized for generating residential and mixed-use spaces throughout the Midwest that focus on promoting community and quality. They've made their mark in the St. Louis area with recent projects like Bemiston Place and MILA, as detailed by the City of Kirkwood.
