Recommendation CC.19
Recommendation Status: Existing
Identify developable sites along commercial corridors with the highest opportunity for multifamily development.
This recommendation help achieve the following
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Key Issues Addressed
Sustainability Considerations
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Supporting the development of more opportunities for Transit-Oriented Development can lead to more mixed-income housing near job centers.
Increasing housing density near commercial corridors supports to economic sustainability with access to jobs and employees.
Related Planning Topic Areas
Inclusive
Economies
Complete Communities
Sustainable Infrastructure
Responsible Growth
Leading the Region
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
Medium
($1-5 mil)
Partnership
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
St. Louis County Department of Planning
Timeline
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Supporting Partner(s)
Home Builders Association of St. Louis and Eastern Missouri
St. Louis Apartment Association
St. Louis County Department of Transportation and Public Works
Project
Cost
High
($10+ mil)
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Policy
Medium-term
(5-10 Years)
Long-term
(10+ Years)
Potential Funding Sources
St. Louis County general operations
Tracking Implementation
Find more challenging geographic areas in need of more incentives to encourage housing developers.
Tracking Success
Increase in multifamily developments.
Increase in multifamily building permits.
If overperforming, what should we do?
Offer developer incentives such as property tax abatement, environmental clean sites, etc., to reduce development costs.
If underperforming, what should we do?