Old Orchard Business District 04/14/2026

The City of Webster Groves held a meeting on April 14, 2026, focusing on community development and business district activities. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to discussing the Webster Groves Community Land Trust, a nonprofit initiative aimed at providing affordable homeownership opportunities for the working middle class by purchasing land and selling homes at below-market prices with long-term leases. The trust is currently preparing its first home for sale and seeking community awareness and support. Additionally, the meeting covered budget discussions for the Old Orchard Business District, including approval of a $6,000 allocation for arts sponsorship and marketing efforts, and deliberations on funding priorities for events such as the fall festival and gazebo series. Other procurement-related topics included facade grant approvals, parking lot signage projects pending county approval, and considerations for recycling container placements. Motions were passed to approve the arts sponsorship funding and a $2,000 preliminary facade grant for awning replacement. The meeting also addressed parking enforcement updates and upcoming community events, with no major contract awards or RFPs reported.