Recommendation CC.22
Recommendation Status: New
Evolve existing neighborhoods into complete communities by updating zoning and subdivision regulations to permit residential and commercial infill development on vacant, underutilized, and/or brownfield sites.
This recommendation help achieve the following
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Key Issues Addressed
Sustainability Considerations
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Encourage a sufficient supply of affordable housing near employment centers, reducing commutes and improving access to work for all residents, especially low-income individuals.
Complete neighborhoods improve the public health outcomes and overall quality of life for all residents.
Related Planning Topic Areas
Inclusive
Economies
Complete Communities
Responsible Growth
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
Medium
($1-10mil)
Partnership
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
St. Louis County Department of Planning
Timeline
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Supporting Partner(s)
Municipalities
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 CDBG
HUD Opportunity Zones
Choice Neighborhoods (HOPE VI)
HUD Office of Economic Resilience (OER)
Healthy Neighborhoods Equity Fund
HUD Main Street
Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP)
Bicycle and Pedestrian Funding (FHWA)
Local and Capital improvement funds
Tax Increment Financing
Public-private partnerships
Private investment
Tracking Implementation
Host community and developers educational tours of completed projects. Publish the success.
Tracking Success
LEED_ND_ Smart Location & Linkage
LEED_ND_ Neighborhood Pattern & Design
If overperforming, what should we do?
Create and implement an educational program on the strengths and impacts of complete communities. Implement demonstration project.
If underperforming, what should we do?