Recommendation CC.26
Recommendation Status: Expand
Provide scholarships for the UMSL Neighborhood Leadership Academy to increase the number of engaged neighborhood leaders.
This recommendation help achieve the following
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Key Issues Addressed
Sustainability Considerations
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
More informed residents with leadership development and training is the basis for a more engaged and knowledgeable community.
Building leadership at the neighborhood level helps prepare residents to provide systems-level solutions to a higher-quality of life and living conditions.
Related Planning Topic Areas
Complete Communities
Leading the Region
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
Medium
($1-5 mil)
Partnership
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
Neighborhood Leadership Academy (University of Missouri - St. Louis)
Community Builders Network
Timeline
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Supporting Partner(s)
Rise Community Development
Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis
Project
Cost
High
($10+ mil)
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Policy
Medium-term
(5-10 Years)
Long-term
(10+ Years)
Potential Funding Sources
Community Development Grant
St. Louis Port Authority Community Investment Fund
Invest STL
Tracking Implementation
Target areas of lower participation who are not connecting to the resources available.
Tracking Success
Number of residents entering and completing training programs.
If overperforming, what should we do?
Create more awareness by working with neighborhood associations and community development organizations.
If underperforming, what should we do?