AFL-CIO Building Investment Trust, Balke Brown Transwestern Break Ground on $51M Apartment Project in St. Louis

ST. LOUIS — A joint venture between AFL-CIO Building Investment Trust and Balke Brown Transwestern has broken ground on Encore at Forest Park, a $51 million, 247-unit apartment property. The five-story building will offer studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. Community amenities will include a pool, parking garage and fitness center. The apartment building will be the final phase at The Highlands at Forest Park, a mixed-use development. Encore at Forest Park will be situated on three acres at 5700 Highlands Plaza Drive.