Habitat for Humanity Dedicates U City Homes

Five families received keys to their new houses on Thursday.

After months of planning and construction, five families got a new home to call their own on Thursday.  Habitat for Humanity dedicated its five newest homes Thursday at the build site at Bartmer and Kingsland in University City. The families will officially close on the homes Tuesday. The homes were built to LEED Platinum standards. Each home is a four bedroom, 1.5 bath, two story home.  These are the first Habitat homes in U City. Habitat St. Louis' CEO Kimberly McKinney previously told Patch there has been interest in the area for several years.  "For several years we followed the path of going into communities where we were the only act in town," she said. "Now we're working in communities where we are a part of the puzzle. Each new …

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Habitat Homeowners: Lisa Jones

Lisa Jones, a student mother, is one of five families to buy a new home in U City with the help of Habitat for Humanity.

A student mother with two boys, Lisa Jones is about to become a first time homeowner. A medical secretary for St. Louis University’s pediatrics at SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center, Jones looked for an area to live with a decent school district for her children. After encouragement from a friend, Jones applied for Habitat for Humanity. Within a month, she received approval for the last available home to be built in University City. Jones currently lives in a two-bedroom apartment with her sons, Nalin and Myles.  One of the most important things throughout the process, she said, is Habitat’s willingness to help. “It’s a humbling feeling,” Jones said. “It allows me to see there are people who do want the best for you.” Jones …

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Senior Cyclists Complete 3,000 Mile Ride in U City Today

‘Cycle of Hope’ Ride supports Habitat for Humanity East Bay. One of the cyclists graduated from Washington University Engineering & Business School

Bob Frick, aged 75, and Len Holmes, 70, left Seaside, OR, on June 11 to raise awareness and funds for Habitat for Humanity and Habitat East Bay (SF Bay Area). They will finish their bike tour at Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis’ newest build site of five houses in University City. In 2008, Frick rode from San Diego to St. Augustine, FL for Habitat. The riders are expected to arrive at the U City build site at 11 a.m. today. Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis (HFHSL) is a not-for-profit, ecumenical housing ministry working in partnership with individuals and communities of all faiths to improve living conditions and provide affordable housing in the St. Louis community. With more than 325 homes already built in the area, HFHSL has become one …

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Habitat Raises the Roof in University City

Five roofs were placed on houses Monday.

Floating through the air with the greatest of ease, the roofs for new homes were lifted from their backyard resting place to their permanent home on top of the new Habitat for Humanity homes. Volunteers with Habitat for Humanity St. Louis put the roofs on the five homes currently under construction in University City. The roofs for each home were built on the ground and lifted via crane onto the structures.  Habitat first appeared in U City over a year ago, working with city planning officials. In addition to providing access to quality housing for low-income families, the residences will be setting a sustainable example by following LEED construction guidelines. The new homes are four bedroom, 1.5 bath, two story homes and are designed to…

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Habitat Is Raising Roofs Today in U City

Crews will place the roofs on top of the five houses being constructed in University City.

It's time to raise the roof! Today volunteers with Habitat for Humanity St. Louis will be raising the roofs on the five homes currently under construction in University City. The roofs for each home have been built on the ground. A large crane out and will place them onto the homes.  Habitat first appeared in U City over a year ago, working with city planning officials. In addition to providing access to quality housing for low-income families, the residences will be setting a sustainable example by following LEED construction guidelines. The new homes are four bedroom, 1.5 bath, two story homes and are designed to blend in aesthetically with the surrounding neighborhoods. The homes should be completed in the fall.  Read our other Habitat …

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Habitat for Humanity Blitz Build: Day 4

A look at the five new Habitat homes during the first week of construction.

Last week, volunteers, officals and prospective homeowners helped kick off Habitat for Humanity's first University City project by raising the walls during a ceremony marking the start of construction on five new homes. This week, a massive "blitz build" began to get the walls and roofs up on the new four bedroom, 1.5 bath, two story homes. Beginning Monday, workers will be trying to make as much progress on the LEED-certified homes near the intersection of Kingsland and Bartmer. Each day this week, University City Patch will track the progress of the homes. Here is how the new structures looked after Day 4 of the blitz build. Read our previous coverage of the Habitat build:

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Habitat for Humanity Blitz Build: Day 2

A look at the five new Habitat homes during the first week of construction.

Last week, volunteers, officals and prospective homeowners helped kick off Habitat for Humanity's first University City project by raising the walls during a ceremony marking the start of construction on five new homes. This week, a massive "blitz build" began to get the walls and roofs up on the new four bedroom, 1.5 bath, two story homes. Beginning Monday, workers will be trying to make as much progress on the LEED-certified homes near the intersection of Kingsland and Bartmer. Each day this week, University City Patch will track the progress of the homes. Here is how the new structures looked after Day 2 of the blitz build. Read our previous coverage of the Habitat build:

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Habitat for Humanity Blitz Build: Day 1

A look at the five new Habitat homes during the first week of construction.

Last week, volunteers, officals and prospective homeowners helped kick off Habitat for Humanity's first University City project by raising the walls during a ceremony marking the start of construction on five new homes. This week, a massive "blitz build" began to get the walls and roofs up on the new four bedroom, 1.5 bath, two story homes. Beginning Monday and continuting through Saturday, workers will be trying to make as much progress on the LEED-certified homes near the intersection of Kingsland and Bartmer. Each day this week, University City Patch will track the progress of the homes. Here is how the new structures looked after Day 1 of the blitz build. Read our previous coverage of the Habitat build:

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