Developer Peter Zielke is in the process of purchasing an abandoned house on Hospital Street in Christiansted from the government, pending legislative approval. The developer and executive branch seek legislative approval to sell a government-owned residential property. This will expand housing in the area. It is another piece of the broader strategy to revive the historic district and strengthen St. Croix’s tourism. The contract to sell the Hospital Street property has been transmitted to the Legislature.
We have been following this exciting major redevelopment effort on the eastern edge of downtown Christiansted along Hospital Street. WTJX’s latest article about the redevelopment project shares the project status. Plans include short- and long-term rental units, a fitness gym with a restaurant, a coffee shop, and possibly a boutique hotel. The project continues to gain momentum.
A retired technology entrepreneur who is now a Developer, Peter Zielke has been revitalizing properties in downtown Christiansted for the past few years. Zielke’s first restoration project on Hospital Street in Christiansted resulted in four vacation rental units within a historic house. This house is known locally as the “Mocko Jumbie House” for the life-size sculpture in the front yard. To read more about Mocko Jumbies click here.
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Photo by Tom Eader of WTJX.