# Herbert Street’s Vacant Lot Battle | St. Louis News

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Podcast: [St. Louis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/st-louis-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7563237)
Published: 2026-07-14T05:24:07+00:00
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Herbert Street’s long-neglected vacant lot finally got some attention—overgrown grass, trash, and stray animals have turned it into a safety hazard for kids. With nearly 5,000 vacant lots and 14,000 properties across the city, maintenance is a massive challenge. City leaders are now using a new public dashboard, CityStat, to track mowing progress by neighborhood and boost efficiency with an extra $2 million for brush clearing. Residents like Tonya Dilworth are hopeful this data-driven approach will finally turn things around and reclaim their block. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/4ed1a23d986b86c9

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