Recommendation CC.42
Recommendation Status: Expand
Activate existing main streets and downtowns with a diverse array of arts, culture and educational facilities and programs. Foster both resident identity and visitor interest, as well as community participation and support.
This recommendation helps achieve the following
Complete Communities
Inclusive
Economies
Leading the Region
Key Issues Addressed
Related Planning Topic Areas
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Cultural equity empowers a just, inclusive, and equitable community and life-long learning.
Sustainability Considerations
Reduce environmental impact and promotes a more resilient community through reduced carbon footprint via walkability and other modes of mobility, green infrastructure, and improved economic support of local businesses.
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
Supporting Partner(s)
Regional Arts Commission
The Arts and Education Council of St. Louis
COCA
St. Louis Artists' Guild
St. Louis Arts Chamber of Commerce
Kranzberg Arts Foundation
Craft Alliance
Public and Private Schools
Special School District
St. Louis County Library
County Older Resident Programs (CORP)
Cost
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
Medium
($1-5 mil)
High
($10+ mil)
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Project
Partnership
Policy
Municipalities
Medium-term
(5-10 Years)
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Long-term
(10+ Years)
Timeline
Potential Funding Sources
Federal and State Main Street Programs
Regional Arts Commission
NEA
Non_profit C/A grants
MO_DNR
SLCL + The Library Foundation
Tax Increment Financing
Public-Private partnerships
Private investment
St. Louis County CDBG + general operating revenue
Tracking Implementation
Tracking Success
LEED CC Quality of Life
If overperforming, what should we do?
Publish the success.
If underperforming, what should we do?
Partner with Regional Arts Commission and local arts and culture non-profits.