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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Imo's Pizza's St. Louis headquarters and production facility now for sale
ST. LOUIS – Imo's Pizza has listed its St. Louis headquarters and production facility for sale. The property, located at 800 North 17th Street in St. Louis' Downtown West neighborhood, serves as Imo's headquarters and also houses its production and storage operations. The property was recently listed online by commercial real estate platform LoopNet. The sale would also include a parking lot and a nearby property at 1701 Delmar Blvd., according to the listing. St. Louis reality show 'Spaghetti Wars' to debut this weekend LoopNet's listing does not list a proposed price of sale for the main facility. However, St. Louis property records indicate the facility has an appraised value of around $3.5 million. The sellers are seeking an investor for the long-term, specifically a 15-year master lease with several five-year renewal options for the facility. According to Imo's Pizza, the company relocated its headquarters to its current location in 2016 and expanded its facility in 2022. It's now around 90,000 square-feet. FOX 2 has reached out to an Imo's Pizza spokesperson for further comment on the listing, but has not heard back as of this story's publication. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
CNN
5 days ago
- Politics
- CNN
The FBI prepares to leave its ‘monstrosity' of a home – but may end up back where it started
Few people hated the looks of the Washington headquarters of the Federal Bureau of Investigation more than the man it was named after. J. Edgar Hoover 'thought the architecture of that particular building was the greatest monstrosity ever constructed in the history of Washington,' then-Sen. Ernest Hollings said on the day the longtime director of the FBI died in 1972, five years after construction began and two years before it was finally fit to be occupied. The headquarters – like its namesake and the institution it houses – is bold and quite intimidating, its long rows of monochrome, square windows like dozens of eyes peering out over Pennsylvania Avenue. 'It would make a perfect stage set for a dramatization of George Orwell's '1984,'' groused Washington Post architecture critic Wolf Von Eckardt when the building was dedicated in 1975. 'The idea that the building was obsolete and the FBI needed to move out of it has been discussed for over a decade,' said Thomas Luebke, secretary of the US Commission of Fine Arts, a century-old agency that reviews and gives recommendations on proposed designs for DC government buildings. Now, after more than a decade of continual fits and starts, with plans dropped and money pulled back, the Trump administration says it is time for the FBI to make its move. 'We are ushering FBI Headquarters into a new era and providing our agents of justice a safer place to work,' FBI Director Kash Patel said in a statement earlier this month. The bureau – the hub of federal law enforcement and domestic surveillance in the US that traces its roots back to 1908 – will move just three blocks west to the Ronald Reagan Building, a facility completed in 1998 and the youngest of Pennsylvania Avenue's major government office buildings, said Patel. It is a facility that can take on more staff as it was previously home to the US Agency for International Development, the American foreign aid organization dismantled by the Trump administration, whose remnants are being absorbed into the State Department. It is likely to be only a first step, as the president has indicated he wants to tear down the Hoover Building and put a new FBI headquarters on the same site, an idea he pushed for in 2018 during his first term. The Trump administration has not yet given a timeframe for the move, nor the future of the building. It's unclear what's next for a structure that started out as part of an urban renewal project and is now considered by many to be a capital eyesore. FBI workers began moving into the building in 1974, before construction was even completed, but its history dates all the way back to the Kennedy administration. President John F. Kennedy was disturbed by the urban blight on Pennsylvania Avenue just a few blocks from the White House and made it a priority to bring a new life to the downtrodden section of the nation's capital. 'JFK's inaugural parade passed by that stretch of Pennsylvania Avenue in 1961, and I think Kennedy was really caught off-guard by how sort of dilapidated it was,' said Angela M. Person, associate dean of the Gibbs College of Architecture at the University of Oklahoma. 'The north side (of Pennsylvania Avenue) presents a scene of desolation; block after block of decayed nineteenth century buildings,' a committee organized by Kennedy told the president in 1962. The council's lofty recommendations – including a two-block 'national square' leading to the White House with a 150-foot-wide fountain – were never implemented, but the need to bring the neighborhood back to life was widely accepted. By the 1960s, the FBI had staff spread over nine separate locations in Washington. Bringing bureau operations under its own roof – an idea that was first proposed before World War II – became intertwined with the effort to modernize the space east of the White House. The reconceptualize Pennsylvania Avenue came at the same time designers were reimagining government buildings. Many settled on Brutalism, a style based on an imposing, block-like design rooted in its main tool of construction: concrete. 'Brutalism's use of concrete – a solid, durable, and economical material – made it an appealing contemporary style to provide government agencies with efficient facilities that designers believed represented the stability of the American government,' says the National Capital Planning Commission. But the visual result was stark, producing an FBI Headquarters building composed largely of tan-and-black squares looming over the sidewalk, broken up by an 11-story rear section built on massive supports. 'It is awkward imagery, to say the least,' said one of the more muted descriptions in The New York Times as the building was dedicated. Acclaimed DC architect Arthur Cotton Moore was less generous. 'It creates a void along Pennsylvania Avenue,' he told the Washingtonian in 2005. 'Given its elephantine size and harshness, it creates a black hole.' Although it was imagined as only one part of a larger effort to modernize the nation's main street, the Hoover Building was ultimately the only major project to come out of Kennedy's vision. 'With exception of the Federal Bureau of Investigation Building, major physical changes along the avenue resulting from the Kennedy initiative were never realized,' a report from the National Park Service says. That meant the foreboding structure named after one of the most feared men in Washington became even more of an architectural standout on the grand avenue between the White House and the Capitol. 'It dominates its part of downtown Washington, but is alien to the spirit of the capital and the architecture of Pennsylvania Avenue,' Von Eckhardt said in his brutal takedown of the Brutalist structure. To reach the main entrance, visitors must ascend concrete steps that rise over a manicured ditch that the government refers to as a 'dry moat,' an effort to secure the building from vehicle crashes in an age before security bollards and reinforced planters became standard issue at federal buildings. Despite its detractors, the building's stark, intimidating building design is not universally reviled. 'I think that we lose something historically if we just cover them over with a classical facade,' Person said. 'I think there are ways to adapt them that help them become more beloved by the public than they are.' One blog that listed the headquarters among the 'ugliest buildings in the world' also allowed that its blocky geometrical layout had 'a certain Minecraft-y charm.' But the sense that the Hoover Building is distinctly out-of-place alongside the limestone and marble designs of most federal buildings has made it a popular choice for 'what would you do'-style projects for budding designers looking to make a change. Luebke himself oversaw a studio dedicated to the building for the Harvard Graduate School of Design in 2020. 'It's a pretty hard building on the community that looks like a fortress in the neighborhood,' he said. Proposals ranged from turning the block into a public pavilion to adding a fabric facade around the current building to give it a less imposing look. Ideas to reimagine the facility rather than tear it down frequently lock in on its open lower section facing Pennsylvania Avenue and large inner courtyard, features the public has never been able to use because of security concerns. 'If the FBI's not going to be there, I think it really unlocks the building's potential for a lot of other uses that I'd love to see come to fruition,' said Person. One problem for both the FBI and any other organization that might want to take over the existing building is its sheer size and scope – 2.8 million square feet with firing ranges and massive storage space designed to hold endless rows of paper files and fingerprint cards, long before the idea of computer storage was a possibility. 'It's a very different world than we had before,' said Luebke. 'It would be very difficult to retrofit.' The Trump administration's decision to move the FBI to the Reagan Building – at least for now – bypasses a 2023 decision by the General Services Administration, which manages federal government buildings, that a new FBI headquarters should be built in Greenbelt, Maryland, about 15 miles from its current location. 'Greenbelt has the lowest overall cost to taxpayers,' the Government Accountability Office said at the time. But President Trump made it clear that he has no interest in relocating the country's top law enforcement officials to the DC suburbs, especially Maryland, which he called 'a liberal state.' 'We're going to stop it. Not going to let that happen,' said Trump during a speech at the Department of Justice in March. The decision infuriated Maryland lawmakers who said the president didn't have the right to spend money on a different site. 'The Congress appropriated funds specifically for the purpose of the new, consolidated campus to be built in Maryland,' said a statement released by eight Maryland members of Congress and Gov. Wes Moore. 'Now the Administration is attempting to redirect those funds – both undermining Congressional intent and dealing a blow to the men and women of the FBI – since we know that a headquarters located within the District would not satisfy their security needs.' That kind of uncertainty and dramatic change of direction is familiar to people following the effort to replace the FBI's current headquarters. 'The FBI cannot afford to continue the status quo from an operational effectiveness or a fiscal stewardship perspective,' then-Associate Deputy Director of the FBI T.J. Harrington said in 2011. But that is exactly what happened as multiple efforts to set aside the money for a new building were scuttled by Congress, which forced previous moving plans to be put on hold in 2017. The assumption in the 2010s that the FBI would be leaving the Hoover Building in a relatively short period of time led to the GSA deciding to put off needed maintenance, and the headquarters fell into greater disrepair. A decade ago, netting was added to the top of the building to catch pieces of concrete that periodically broke off from the structure. The government finally authorized some repair work in 2014 to deal with the crumbling concrete and regular water leaks, but the stopgaps haven't addressed long-term security concerns or the expansion of the bureau that now occupies space in nearly two dozen buildings around Washington. Exactly what will happen to DC's most polarizing building after the G-men move out is still not clear, although President Trump has suggested the FBI will eventually return. 'We're going to build another big FBI building right where it is,' Trump said in March. That would be a project likely to stretch well beyond the president's term. A 2006 estimate produced for the GSA found that constructing a new FBI building at 935 Pennsylvania Avenue would take nearly a decade to complete. In 2018, the GSA's Inspector General said the cost of razing the Hoover Building and rebuilding on site would be $3.3 billion, amounting to approximately $400,000 for every FBI staffer working there. The Brutalist design is something that certainly will not return if the building is replaced. President Trump issued a memorandum on the first day of his second term, requiring that federal buildings 'respect regional, traditional, and classical architectural heritage.' The Commission on Fine Arts has not received any formal proposals this year for a new use for the building or its property, Luebke said. With its out-of-date design and prime location, it is possible that the president – who turned a historic property just down the street into a luxury hotel – may ultimately be swayed by the idea of letting a private company take over the block. 'This is the redevelopment site' that many are eyeing along Pennsylvania Avenue, said Luebke. The GSA said it had interest from developers when it last planned to vacate the building in 2017, but it's not clear how much money the government could get from a sale now. While the long-awaited exit of the FBI from its federal fortress now seems a done deal, and the facility's future remains uncertain, the Hoover Building's place in history stands on firmer foundations. 'The Hoover Building really has served the American people for 50 years, and I think that's not an insignificant amount of time,' Person said.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Rivian to open Atlanta ‘East Coast headquarters' as it prepares for nearby factory construction in 2026
Rivian is establishing its East Coast headquarters in Atlanta later this year to support operations at its second electric vehicle plant, set to begin construction in 2026, the company said. 'The office will open in late 2025, followed by further expansion in 2026 as construction accelerates at the company's new manufacturing site in Social Circle, just outside the city,' Rivian said July 17. Rivian will occupy the top floor and the lobby of the Junction Krog District building east of downtown, with about 100 employees to start. Head count will rise to around 500 over time, Rivian said. 'Atlanta embodies so much that makes Georgia great — top talent, exceptional creativity, and a desire to always be moving forward," Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe said in a press release. Rivian's main headquarters is in Irvine, Calif., and the EV maker has major software and engineering facilities in Palo Alto, Calif. Rivian plans to start vertical construction on its $6 billion Georgia factory in the Stanton Springs industrial park next year, the company said. In January, Rivian announced a $6.6 billion loan from the Energy Department for the plant, which will make the R2 and a smaller vehicle, the R3, starting in 2028. The plant will be built in two phases, each adding annual production capacity of 200,000 vehicles, Rivian said. The factory will span 16 million square feet. Rivian said the Stanton Springs plant will have about 7,500 workers. Rivian's first EV plant is in Normal, Ill. Future Product Rivian future product Find our what powertrains, redesigns and freshenings are planned for the next four years. View the list Brand future product timelines Sign up for the weekly Automotive News Mobility Report newsletter for the latest developments at the intersection of transportation and technology. Send us a letter to the editor Have an opinion about this story? Tell us about it and we may publish it in print. Click here to submit a letter to the editor. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Washington Post
7 days ago
- Business
- Washington Post
In reversal, senators advance FBI's planned move to Reagan building
The FBI notched a victory Thursday in its quest for a new headquarters in downtown D.C., as a key Senate committee advanced the agency's request to pay for its relocation with cash set aside to build a suburban campus in Maryland. The proposal to move the FBI into the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center still has a long way to go, but Thursday's party-line vote in the Senate Appropriations Committee tore down a roadblock Democrats designed to stop it.
Globe and Mail
7 days ago
- Automotive
- Globe and Mail
Rivian Announces New East Coast Headquarters in Atlanta
Rivian, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, and Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens today announced the American electric vehicle company will establish a new East Coast Headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia as part of its landmark investment in the state. The office will open in late 2025, followed by further expansion in 2026 as construction accelerates at the company's new manufacturing site in Social Circle, just outside the city. Rivian will occupy the top floor and lobby of Portman Holdings' Junction Krog District building at 667 Auburn Ave NE, adjacent to the famous Eastside Trail of the Atlanta Beltline—easily accessible by public transportation. Rivian expects to employ around 100 people at the site by the end of 2025, with around 500 people at the new headquarters when fully built. 'We are excited to establish our East Coast head office in Atlanta,' said Rivian Founder and CEO RJ Scaringe. 'Atlanta embodies so much that makes Georgia great—top talent, exceptional creativity, and a desire to always be moving forward.' 'Georgia is a prime location for any company headquarters, and we're glad to see Rivian will soon join the growing list of brands not only operating in our state but also wholly or partially based in our capital city,' said Governor Brian Kemp. 'They recognize the unmatched value of Georgia's talent and the location of their East Coast Headquarters in Atlanta is the latest demonstration of their commitment to the Peach State. I look forward to that commitment translating to new jobs and opportunities for hardworking Georgians.' 'Atlanta continues to lead in EV innovation and technology integration, and Rivian's growing presence here reinforces our city's role in shaping our future economy. The opening of this new office and event space reflects how Atlanta continues to engage the community in bold, creative ways,' said Mayor Andre Dickens. 'Thank you to the Rivian team for investing in our city and calling Atlanta home.' Rivian has invested significantly in the Peach State, beginning with its plans to build a 7,500-person manufacturing facility in Stanton Springs North, near Social Circle. Since then, the company has continued to develop strong relationships in the state and plans to establish partnerships with universities, technical colleges, and local, regional, and state institutions as it scales. About Rivian: Rivian (NASDAQ: RIVN) is an American automotive manufacturer that develops and builds category-defining electric vehicles and accessories. The company creates innovative and technologically advanced products that are designed to excel at work and play with the goal of accelerating the global transition to zero-emission transportation and energy. Rivian vehicles are built in the United States and are sold directly to consumer and commercial customers. The company provides a full suite of services that address the entire lifecycle of the vehicle and stay true to its mission to keep the world adventurous forever. Whether taking families on new adventures or electrifying fleets at scale, Rivian vehicles all share a common goal—preserving the natural world for generations to come.
