Recommendation CC.24
Recommendation Status: Expand
Connect neighborhood associations and community development corporations (CDCs) to resources that strengthen skills and build community networks.
This recommendation help achieve the following
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Key Issues Addressed
Sustainability Considerations
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Offering community building training and engagement opportunities for residents and neighborhood associations can help foster a more engaged community.
Actively involved residents can lead to community building opportunities to address environmental, social, economic, and institutional sustainability principles.
Related Planning Topic Areas
Inclusive
Economies
Complete Communities
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
Medium
($1-5 mil)
Partnership
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
Community Builders Network of St. Louis
Urban League of Greater St. Louis - Federation of Block Units
Timeline
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Supporting Partner(s)
Beyond Housing
The Housing Partnership (Lemay)
University of Missouri - St. Louis Anchor Institution Initaitive
Neighborhood Leadership Academy (UMSL)
University of Missouri - St. Louis Chancellor's Certificate in Fundamentals of Planning and Zoning
Project
Cost
High
($10+ mil)
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Policy
Medium-term
(5-10 Years)
Long-term
(10+ Years)
Potential Funding Sources
Communty Development Block Grant
Tracking Implementation
Target areas of lower participation who are not connecting to the resources available.
Tracking Success
Number of residents accessing resources.
If overperforming, what should we do?
Create more awareness by working with neighborhood associations and community development organizations.
If underperforming, what should we do?