Recommendation IE.14
Recommendation Status: New
Leverage and enhance the economic performance of main streets and downtowns as destinations for hospitality and regional and national tourism, and the provision of a diversity of employment options.
This recommendation helps achieve the following
Key Issues Addressed
Related Planning Topic Areas
Complete
Communities
Inclusive
Economies
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Increased job opportunities and wealth generation for all.
Sustainability Considerations
Improves long-term fiscal health for the public sector.
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
Supporting Partner(s)
Cost
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
Medium
($1-10mil)
High
($10+ mil)
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Municipalities
Louis Convention & Visitors Commission
Developers
Local Businesses
St. Louis County Department of Human Services - Office of Community Development
St. Louis Economic Development Partnership
St. Louis County Department of Planning
Timeline
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Ongoing
Medium-term
(5-10 Years)
Long-term
(10+ Years)
Policy
Project
Partnership
Potential Funding Sources
Louis Convention & Visitors Commission
St. Louis Economic Development Partnership
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
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 Convention & Visitors Commission, Regional Arts Commission and local arts and culture non-profits.