Recommendation CC.44

Recommendation Status: New

Provide an accessible system of state, County, and municipal park and recreation amenities, including greenways. Support the necessary programs to satisfy the full-range of interest groups within the County, in line with National Park and Recreation Standards.

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

Provision of accessible public spaces, parks and open space options for all.

Improved public health and quality-of-life outcomes, increased environmental stewardship and community well-being, and enhanced property values and attract investment.

Related Planning Topic Areas

Countywide
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Complete Communities

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Sustainable Infrastructure

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Responsible Growth

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

Low
(Less than $1 mil)

Medium
($1-5 mil)

Partnership

Implementation

Lead Partner(s)

  • St. Louis County Department of Parks and Recreation

  • Municipalities

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Timeline

Ongoing

Near-term
(Within 5 Years)

Supporting Partner(s)

  • Community Organizations

  • Trailnet

  • St. Louis Arc

  • Sports Leagues and Clubs

  • Recreation Council of Greater St. Louis

  • Public and Private Schools

  • Special School District

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 + general operating revenue

  • Local Municipalities funding

  • MO_MDC

  • MO_DNR

  • GRG

  • FHWA Bicycle and Pedestrian Funding

  • Safe Routes to School

  • MO Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program

  • MO Land and Water Conservation Fund

Not Project

Tracking Implementation

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Keep going and publish the success.

Tracking Success

  • LEED CC Natural Systems + Ecology

  • SITES Site Design-Human Health + Well-Being

If overperforming, what should we do?

Convene Active Living + Public Health Task Force to develop Action Plan.

If underperforming, what should we do?

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