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Missouri Botanical Garden Announces $8.35 Million to Support Neighborhood Economic Redevelopment
Betty Magrath, SLFP.com In a press conference, Oct 8, at the Monsanto Research Center, Dr. Peter H. Raven, director of the Missouri Botanical Garden, noted that the $4.75 million in contributions from the William T. Kemper Foundation will support the Garden's initiatives in education, research and economic development. 
In recognition of the $3.6 million Commerce Bank contribution, the Garden will name a new, 58,000-square-foot center for plant science research, education and related programs the Commerce Bank Center for Botanical Research.The new center will be housed in a former warehouse across from the Garden's Monsanto Center, located at Shaw and Vandeventer. The center will be adjacent to a new multi-modal transit center. Commerce Bank's contribution is dedicated to spurring economic development in the Shaw and Vandeventer area. The contribution utilized the State of Missouri Transportation Development Tax Credit program. Dr. Raven stated that the collaboration with the federal government, the state, the city, neighbors and residents to revitalize and reinvigorate neighborhoods reached across geographical boundaries. "Together we will all be able to reach our goals of economic development, stable communities and the prosperity that these efforts will bring to all of us," concluded Dr. Raven. "I want to commend the Missouri Botanical Garden for being an active partner in building a better St. Louis," said Gov. Bob Holden. "The Garden is the first cultural institution to make a commitment of this kind outside of its own borders. To invest in its community and neighborhoods in such a major way will greatly strengthen this region and our state as a whole," Gov. Holden said. The Governor noted that he and the First Lady, Lori, lived in Shaw Neighborhood for a couple of years and their oldest son was born here. "I appreciate the Kemper Family, Dr. Raven and Botanical Garden for their commitment to this neighborhood. This is truly a landmark day for St. Louis," said Gov. Holden. 
Exploring the Missouri Botanical Garden The Missouri Botanical Garden, fondly known as Shaw's Garden to St. Louisans, contains a formal English garden, traditional Japanese garden, Margaret Blanke Grigg Chinese garden, the Flower Trial Garden, greenhouses and extensive landscaping. The garden also features the Climatron Complex, water lily reflection ponds and the William T. Kemper Center for Home Gardening. The Climatron® goedesic dome and rainforest conservatory was dedicated 40 years ago in October 1960, replacing an old house built in 1913. The structure incorporates principles established by innovative architect R. Buckminster Fuller and was the first application of geodesic engineering for a greenhouse. The St. Louis architecture firm of Murphy & Mackey developed plans for the facility with Garden director Frits W. Went, who coined the term, Climatron. The dome is 70 feet high and 175 feet in diameter, permitting tall palm trees to tower majestically above the tropical vista of streams, waterfalls and 1,200 different species of exotic trees and plants. Temperature ranges from 64 to 74 degrees and average humidity is 85 percent. Visitors can enjoy a sense of being in a jungle while making their way by orchids, passion flowers, hibiscus flowers, cycads and a number of endangered species. In 1976, the dome was named one of the 100 most significant architectural achievements in United States history. The Garden, covering 75 acres, is located at 4344 Shaw Blvd, just south of Hwy 44 between Vandeventer and Grand. Extended summer hours are 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Free parking on premises, as well as an extensive gift shop and restaurant with patio dining. Call GardenLine at 314-577-9400 or 800-642-8842. Archived Pages: Japanese Festival Celebrates 'Gingetsu' Butterfly House Merges With Missouri Botanical Garden A Celebration of Chinese Culture at the Garden New Monsanto Research Center Opens 
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