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 helps achieve the following
Complete Communities
Leading the Region
Key Issues Addressed
Related Planning Topic Areas
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Sub-geographies
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.
Sustainability Considerations
Promotes lasting partnerships between staff and residents.
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
Supporting Partner(s)
Cost
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Project
Partnership
Policy
Timeline
St. Louis County Department of Humans Services
St. Louis County Department of Transportation and Public Works
Urban League - Federation of Block Units
Community Impact Network
Bloomberg Philanthropies
Medium
($1-5 mil)
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
High
($10+ mil)
Long-term
(10+ Years)
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Medium-term
(5-10 Years)
Potential Funding Sources
St. Louis County general operations
Community Development Block Grant
St. Louis County Port Authority Community Investment Fund
Tracking Implementation
Tracking Success
Number of Neighborhood Liaison positions hired.
If overperforming, what should we do?
Right size staff level based on existing and projected needs for the immediate future.
If underperforming, what should we do?
Seek national foundation support from funders such as Bloomberg Philanthropies.