Completed Projects
Changed Louisiana Avenue’s name to Compton Hill Place to reinforce neighborhood identity
Achieved Compton Hill Reservoir Square historic status 1978
Revised historic district guidelines for the neighborhood 1980s
Renovated and repaved neighborhood curbs, sidewalks and streets 1985
Completed greenway at Compton Blvd and Geyer Ave with a new iron fence
Closed Virginia Avenue at Russell Blvd 1983
Installed brick pillars with engraved limestone plaques and ornate streetlights at Virginia Ave and at Compton Hill Place completed 1984
Attracted an early investment in the neighborhood of $3.3 million from a local developer that included rehab and new construction
Constructed and continuously maintained a flower bed in the park to honor the developer when he passed away
Influenced City politics through organized group and individual actions including testifying at Aldermanic hearings and voting
Succeeded in removing a billboard from view on I-44
Invested in local first responders with a Police Appreciation Picnic
Sponsored two independent CHRSRA house tours, 1987 & 1989
Participated in multiple Grand South Grand house tours, 1994, 1995
Organized and participated in Compton Heights/Compton Hill house tours, 2016, 2018
Wrote a grant and installed a playground that is modern and safe for children
Developed a listserv and digital phone roster for members of the neighborhood association
Planted trees along the north side of the Compton Hill Reservoir
Accepted an award of appreciation from the City of St. Louis’ Forestry Dept. 1988
Collaborated with Forest ReLeaf with more trees planted in the park
Created a dog park in Compton Hill Park open to all
Pressed for safety in the neighborhood streets, culminating in installed speed bumps
Contributed monetarily to new sidewalk lighting throughout Compton Hill Park
Initiated rehab of the tennis courts
Installed a brick plaza in Compton Hill Park to remember and honor deceased residents who made an impact on the neighborhood