Recommendation CC.27

Recommendation Status: New

Create full-time neighborhood liaisons to work with residents to address neighborhood concerns and support community improvement efforts.

This recommendation help achieve the following

Applicable Geographic Scales

Countywide

Municipalities

Key Issues Addressed

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Sustainability Considerations

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Sub-geographies (Areas that are at 80% or below of Area Median Income)

Equity Considerations

Bridging the gap between low - to moderate areas and St. Louis County government can help create a more effective way for residents and government to engage to address challenges and solutions.

Promotes lasting partnerships between staff and residents.

Related Planning Topic Areas

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Complete Communities

Not Municipalities
Not Countywide
Sub-geographies

Leading the Region

Not Land Use & Development
Not Open Space & Environment
Not Transportation & Infrastructure
Economic Development
Housing
Not Infrastructure Cost-burden
Population Stagnation
Jobs-Skills Mismatch
Greater Housing Diversity & Affordability
Social & Environmental Resilience

Low
(Less than $1 mil)

Medium
($1-5 mil)

Partnership

Implementation

Lead Partner(s)

  • St. Louis County Department of Humans Services

  • St. Louis County Department of Transportation and Public Works

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Timeline

Ongoing

Near-term
(Within 5 Years)

Supporting Partner(s)

  • Urban League - Federation of Block Units

  • Community Impact Network

  • Bloomberg Philanthropies

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

  • Community Development Block Grant

  • St. Louis County Port Authority Community Investment Fund

Project
Not Partnership

Tracking Implementation

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Right size staff level based on existing and projected needs for the immediate future.

Tracking Success

  • Number of Neighborhood Liaison positions hired.

If overperforming, what should we do?

Seek national foundation support from funders such as Bloomberg Philanthropies.

If underperforming, what should we do?

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