Recommendation CC.33
Recommendation Status: Expand
Increase the walkability and connectivity of neighborhoods to civic amenities, schools, parks, greenways, and neighborhood employment and commercial areas.
This recommendation help achieve the following
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Key Issues Addressed
Sustainability Considerations
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Provide support and access to health and active lifestyle for all residents.
Improved public health outcomes.
Related Planning Topic Areas
Complete Communities
Responsible Growth
Inclusive
Economies
Sustainable Infrastructure
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
Medium
($1-5 mil)
Partnership
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
Municipalities
St. Louis County Department of Planning
St. Louis County Department of Transportation and Public Works
St. Louis County Department of Parks and Recreation
Timeline
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Supporting Partner(s)
Community Organizations
Institutions
Civic Organizations and Foundations
Great Rivers Greenway
Public Safety Agencies
Healthcare and Educational Organizations
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 CDBG
HUD Opportunity Zones
Choice Neighborhoods (HOPE VI)
HUD Office of Economic Resilience (OER)
Healthy Neighborhoods Equity Fund
HUD Main Street
Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP)
Bicycle and Pedestrian Funding (FHWA)
Tracking Implementation
Keep going and publish the success.
Tracking Success
LEED_ND_ Neighborhood Pattern & Design
LEED_CC_ Quality of Life
If overperforming, what should we do?
Conduct community walkability / biking audits and educational programs. Implement demonstration projects.
If underperforming, what should we do?