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July 13, 2021

2021 Cherokee CID Camera Grant Program

The Cherokee Street Community Improvement District is launching an Exterior Camera Grant Program to improve safety by improving the camera coverage on Cherokee. This program is for business owners and building owners in the District and is a *reimbursement* program; Funds will be reimbursed upon purchase and installation of the cameras.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY August 20th at 11:59PM

Applications for this round of grants are due by August 20th, 2021. The grants will be awarded by September 20th, 2021.

The district will provide a grant to assist with the cost of the exterior cameras and installation up to $2,000. Funds will be reimbursed upon completion of the project and must provide copies of paid invoices. There are three other conditions:

1) Footage: The applicant must agree to share camera footage with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department regarding an incident with a case number that may have been covered by the camera; In the event that a property owner has reservations on providing footage for the request, the issue should be taken up with the CID Board. Property owner agrees that the decision of the CID board will be final.
2) Camera Function & Location: Cameras must be rated for exterior use. Audio recording must not be enabled. Part of the criteria for selection includes priority areas the District has identified;
And 3) Change in Ownership: The applicant agrees that the camera once installed becomes the property of the building owner and remains with the building if property ownership changes.

*Any business owner that applies must provide written permission from their landlord to install cameras to the exterior of their building if the applicant is not the owner of the building.

To apply, please complete the online application below by Friday August 20th at 11:59 PM.

Having issues with the application form? You can also fill it out here.

https://form.jotform.com/211935870185158

January 15, 2021

New Murals Come to Life on Cherokee

As a result of the 2020 Call for Artists from the Cherokee Street CID Arts Committee, two murals have come to life on the street created by local artists. Looking to get out of the house? Take a walking tour of the public art on Cherokee Street by following along our Cherokee Street Mural Map.

2311 Cherokee — Neeka Allsup

This mural was created on the western wall of Elaine's Sandwich shop in October 2020 by Neeka Allsup (ig: @neekaz). Neeka is an oil painter from Austin Texas, currently residing in the Gravois Park neighborhood.

Learn more about Neeka & her work >>

"The Endless Possibilites for Flight" by Christopher Burch — 3333 Iowa

This mural was painted by Christopher Burch (ig: @goya_goon) in November/December 2020. Burch is an artist, events organizer, and educator based in San Francisco and St. Louis, and a member of the Screwed Arts Collective.

”’The Endless Possibilities for Flight’ is a reimagining of the Icarus myth. Taking place after Icarus has fallen from the heavens, crashing back down to earth, their wings no more, just piles of wax. ”Is flight still possible?” the wounded hero asks themselves. At this point, Icarus realizes that their wings aren’t necessary for the trip into the heavens; instead, it’s about being the embodiment of the idea itself that produces flight," said Burch.

About the Artist >>

Photos by Donna Burch, Inner Light Photography

October 20, 2020

2020 Cherokee CID Camera Grant Program

The Cherokee Street Community Improvement District is launching an Exterior Camera Grant Program to improve safety by installing cameras to the exterior of buildings. This program is for business owners and building owners in the District. Any business owner that applies must provide written permission from their landlord to install cameras to the exterior of their building if the applicant is not the owner of the building.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 22nd at 11:59PM

Applications for the first round of grants are due by November 22nd, 2020. The first round of grants will be awarded by December 20th, 2020.

The district will provide a grant to assist with the cost of the exterior cameras and installation up to $2,000. Funds will be reimbursed upon completion of the project and must provide copies of paid invoices. There are three other conditions:

1) Footage: The applicant must agree to share camera footage with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department regarding an incident with a case number that may have been covered by the camera; In the event that a property owner has reservations on providing footage for the request, the issue should be taken up with the CID Board. Property owner agrees that the decision of the CID board will be final.
2) Camera Function & Location: Cameras must be rated for exterior use. Audio recording must not be enabled. Part of the criteria for selection includes priority areas the District has identified;
And 3) Change in Ownership: The applicant agrees that the camera once installed becomes the property of the building owner and remains with the building if property ownership changes.

To apply, please complete the online application below by Sunday November 22nd at 11:59 PM.

Having issues with the application form? You can also fill it out here.

February 27, 2020

Wanted: Landscapers for Cherokee Street

Help Cherokee Street stay green and clean!

The Cherokee CID is requesting proposals for seasonal landscaping maintenance, tree care and landscape design for our district, which spans Cherokee Street between Gravois and Indiana.

Services include: weeding hard surfaces in the district, watering planters and small trees, fall leaf clean up and trimming trees.

In addition, the CID is looking to work with a creative landscape designer to create a vision for the public green spaces on the street, including but not limited to corner planters, trees and tree lawns. We're particularly excited about collaborating with individuals or agencies with experience designing sustainable landscapes, edible landscaping and/or permaculture.

Interested parties can bid on one or multiple services listed. Learn more about the services we're seeking in the RFP:
Cherokee CID Landscaper RFP

Proposal deadline is Friday March 20th! If you have questions, pass them along to info@cherokeestreet.com!

January 21, 2019

Meet Dasia Vence of Artist Art

I had the pleasure of sitting down with the lovely Dasia Vence for an interview on her success in the past year and 5 months with Artist Art on Cherokee Street. Dasia is also a board member of the Cherokee Street Community Improvement District.

Q- "What drove you to open Artist Art?"

A- "A love of coordinating. I have always been a party person. My Grandad really pushed me into making an event space. He told me you always said you wanted to be a wedding planner ever since you were a kid."

Q-"Why did you choose Cherokee Street as your location?"

A- "My Grandfather chose. we knew it was a thriving up and coming business district, and because of the location so close to where I live. So I could work and live in the same space." "The people too were so warm and friendly, before settling on this building, I just hung out in the area. Everyone was so inviting."

Q- "Does Artist Art have more big things happening in the future?"

A- "Yes! I want to have more events that are not just private, but open to the public. I applied for the Façade program last year and was approved to get funding for a new sign, so that is the next step. I also want to finish expanding the upstairs area into more of an intimate setting with a smaller bar. A VIP lounge."

Q- "What is your favorite type of event to do?"

A - "That's hard to say, I love all events. But really, any event is my favorite as long as my clients are smiling."

And that's the truth! Dasia herself and her Grandfather Todd are the more warm and welcoming pair, you can't help but to smile around them.
Don't forget to contact Artist Art for your next event, whether it's a wedding, bridal shower, baby shower, birthday or retirement Party, if you can dream it up- Artist Art can make it happen!

By Sarah Naverette

2021 Cherokee CID Camera Grant Program

New Murals Come to Life on Cherokee

2311 Cherokee — Neeka Allsup

"The Endless Possibilites for Flight" by Christopher Burch — 3333 Iowa

2020 Cherokee CID Camera Grant Program

Wanted: Landscapers for Cherokee Street

Meet Dasia Vence of Artist Art

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