Recommendation CC.5
Recommendation Status: Expand
Coordinate and expand programming to address health risks related to home toxins, indoor air temperature and quality, water and energy conservation, building insulation, and building stabilization.
This recommendation helps achieve the following
Complete Communities
Inclusive
Economies
Key Issues Addressed
Related Planning Topic Areas
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Improve health equity for the most vulnerable populations by addressing housing vulnerabilities and climate-related health risks.
Sustainability Considerations
Promotes public safety and energy efficiency as well as reducing carbon emissions, promoting water conservation, all while enhancing overall health and well-being.
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
St. Louis County Department of Public Health
Supporting Partner(s)
St. Louis County Department of Transportation and Public Works
St. Louis County Department of Planning
St. Louis County Department of Human Services -Office of Community
St. Louis Economic Development Partnership
Neighborhood Organizations
Non-profit Housing Developers
Medical Service Providers
Municipalities
Cost
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
Medium
($1-10mil)
High
($10+ mil)
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Project
Partnership
Policy
Timeline
Medium-term
(5-10 Years)
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Long-term
(10+ Years)
Potential Funding Sources
HUD Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes Program
HUD Healthy Homes Initiative
Enterprise Community Partners, Inc.
Habitat for Humanity International
St. Louis County CDBG entitlement grant
St. Louis County CDBG general operating revenue
Tracking Implementation
Tracking Success
LEED ND Green Infrastructure & Buildings
If overperforming, what should we do?
Implement demonstration projects.
If underperforming, what should we do?
County to hire a Street Team to engage all county residents.