Recommendation CC.43
Recommendation Status: Expand
Provide a network of public spaces and healthy tree canopy in downtowns and along main streets. Activate streets, parks, and plazas with outdoor programming and ground floor businesses to engage pedestrians.
This recommendation help achieve the following
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Key Issues Addressed
Sustainability Considerations
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Provision of accessible public spaces, parks and open space options for all.
Greening of the downtowns and main streets help increase tree canopy, which mitigates urban heat island effect.
Related Planning Topic Areas
Inclusive
Economies
Sustainable Infrastructure
Responsible Growth
Complete Communities
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
Medium
($1-5 mil)
Partnership
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
Municipalities
Timeline
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Supporting Partner(s)
St. Louis County Department of Parks and Recreation
Project
Cost
High
($10+ mil)
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Policy
Medium-term
(5-10 Years)
Long-term
(10+ Years)
Potential Funding Sources
Federal and State Main Street Programs
Tax Increment Financing
Public-Private partnerships
Private investment
St. Louis County CDBG + general operating revenue
USDA Urban and Community Forestry Program
Forest ReLeaf
Tracking Implementation
Conduct educational tours of successful projects
Tracking Success
LEED_ND_ Neighborhood Pattern & Design
SITES_ Site Design-Human Health + Well-Being
If overperforming, what should we do?
Create a case statement and studies of the economic, environmental and social benefits of networked public space.
If underperforming, what should we do?