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 helps achieve the following
Complete Communities
Responsible
Growth
Inclusive
Economies
Sustainable Infrastructure
Improved public health outcomes.
Key Issues Addressed
Related Planning Topic Areas
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Provide support and access to health and active lifestyle for all residents.
Sustainability Considerations
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
Supporting Partner(s)
Cost
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
Medium
($1-5 mil)
High
($10+ mil)
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Project
Partnership
Policy
Timeline
Community Organizations
Institutions
Civic Organizations and Foundations
Great Rivers Greenway
Public Safety Agencies
Healthcare and Educational Organizations
Medium-term
(5-10 Years)
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 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
Tracking Success
LEED_ND_ Neighborhood Pattern & Design
LEED_CC_ Quality of Life
If overperforming, what should we do?
Keep going and publish the success.
If underperforming, what should we do?
Conduct community walkability / biking audits and educational programs. Implement demonstration projects.