TGE SG Directory 2024

4 2024 | Tower Grove East & South Grand Community Directory Welcome to Tower Grove East and South Grand! My name is Chris Naffziger, and I am the president of the Tower Grove East Neighborhood Association for 2024. I’ve called the neighborhood home since October 2008, and have long enjoyed the benefits of living in the center of St. Louis with all its wonderful businesses and residents. I spend my days researching and studying the history, art, and architecture of St. Louis, so I’m really interested in the neighborhood and its rich contribution to what makes this such a culturally interesting community. For the upcoming year, I hope to focus on providing the residents of Tower Grove East with the best living experience possible. In particular: I would like to focus on smart growth, and make sure to vet developers who want to come into our neighborhood. Does the developer have the neighborhood’s best interests in mind? Or are they just interested in making a quick buck? I want to make sure that people building and rehabbing in our community are looking out for our neighbors, and I will always work with city leaders and employees to make sure that happens. I also would like to focus on quality of life. I know many people have concerns about traffic, and sometimes residents’ wishes can conflict with each other. I’m always happy to listen and see what I can do to help make the neighborhood safer and more inviting for everyone. Whether it’s working with the city on traffic calming or addressing concerns about crime, the neighborhood association is here for you. Finally, I want to create events that bring the neighborhood together. Have you ever gone to a Roosevelt football or basketball game? Or attended the annual fundraiser barbecue at Riley’s? We’ve also hosted walks around the neighborhood in the past, which were a lot of fun. Plus, there are all the great shops and restaurants along South Grand that we can patronize. Let’s work to make this the best neighborhood in St. Louis! Chris Naffziger President Tower Grove Neighborhood Association Tower Grove East Neighborhood Association board members meet monthly in the basement of Tower Grove Abbey/ Stray Dog Theatre.