CBN Member Bright Spots
Cherokee Street Community Improvement District
Photo by Anne McCullough
Next City’s recent article “Are You Planning to Stay?” spotlighted several CBN members working near Cherokee Street, including Dutchtown South Community Corporation and Cherokee Street Community Improvement District. The article is an excerpt is from Main Street: How A City’s Heart Connects Us All by Dr. Mindy Thompson Fullilove, which was published in September and documents Dr. Fullilove’s visits to Main Streets in 178 cities across 14 countries.
You can find residents of all ages using Love Bank Park 7 days a week.
Love Bank Park has served as a space on Cherokee Street for community gatherings, flea markets, bonfires, youth basketball tournaments, art projects, music videos, BBQs, movie screenings, plantings, live music, and parties.
Image taken from Cherokee Street website
On Mondays at 6p, community members, business owners, and the Cherokee Street Love Bank Park Committee gather together to clean up the park, envision future improvements, and talk about upcoming activities.
In need of a bite to eat? During the COVID19 health crisis, free lunch is being provided at Love Bank Park on Tuesdays and Thursdays, thanks to Epworth Children & Family Services and the St. Louis County NAACP. Lunch will be offered starting at 11 AM on Tuesdays and Thursdays until supplies run out.
All images taken from the Cherokee Street website
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