Recommendation CC.29

Recommendation Status: Expand

Conduct blight studies in areas with high vacancy that may qualify for redevelopment incentives.

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

Equity Considerations

New investment opportunities in areas experiencing disinvestment will lead to opportunities for development and growth.

Creating inclusive investment and equitable development can lead to the remediation of parcels for development.

Related Planning Topic Areas

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Complete Communities

Not Municipalities
Not Sub-geographies
Countywide
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Responsible Growth

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Leading the Region

Inclusive Economies

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

Low
(Less than $1 mil)

Medium
($1-5 mil)

Partnership

Implementation

Lead Partner(s)

  • St. Louis Economic Development Partnership

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Timeline

Ongoing

Near-term
(Within 5 Years)

Supporting Partner(s)

  • St. Louis County Department of Planning

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

Not Project

Tracking Implementation

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Direct attention high vacancy areas still having substantial challenges with attracting private investment.

Tracking Success

  • Increase number of developable sites that are deemed a priority by the private market.

If overperforming, what should we do?

Prioritize areas the high vacancy based on those closer to attract private investment.

If underperforming, what should we do?

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