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 helps achieve the following
Complete
Communities
Inclusive
Economies
Responsible
Growth
Key Issues Addressed
Related Planning Topic Areas
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
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.
Sustainability Considerations
Complete neighborhoods improve the public health outcomes and overall quality of life for all residents.
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
Supporting Partner(s)
Cost
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
Medium
($1-10mil)
High
($10+ mil)
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Project
Partnership
Policy
St. Louis County Department of Planning
Municipalities
Timeline
Medium-term
(5-10 Years)
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 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
Tracking Success
LEED_ND_ Smart Location & Linkage
LEED_ND_ Neighborhood Pattern & Design
If overperforming, what should we do?
Host community and developers educational tours of completed projects. Publish the success.
If underperforming, what should we do?
Create and implement an educational program on the strengths and impacts of complete communities. Implement demonstration project.