Recommendation IE.15
Recommendation Status: New
Capitalize on the community’s demographic’s transformation to create a diverse array of affordable and age-sensitivity housing choices within downtowns and along main streets.
This recommendation helps achieve the following
Responsible
Growth
Inclusive
Economies
Complete Communities
Key Issues Addressed
Related Planning Topic Areas
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Increased housing options provides opportunities for residents (seniors/workforce) to remain in the County.
Sustainability Considerations
Promotes new workforce housing served by public transit, hence improving multi-modal transportation choices.
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
Municipalities
Supporting Partner(s)
Project
Partnership
Policy
Developers
Housing Non-Profits
St. Louis County Department of Human Services - Office of Community Development
St. Louis Economic Development Partnership
St. Louis County Department of Planning
Cost
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Medium
($1-10mil)
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
High
($10+ mil)
Timeline
Medium-term
(5-10 Years)
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Long-term
(10+ Years)
Potential Funding Sources
Federal and State Main Street Programs
Community Development Block Grant
HOME Investment Partnership
Missouri Department of Economic Development
Missouri Housing Development Commission
Tax Increment Financing
Public-Private partnerships
Private investment
St. Louis County’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
General operating revenue
Tracking Implementation
Tracking Success
LEED_ND_ Neighborhood Pattern & Design
SITES_ Site Design-Human Health + Well-Being
LEED_CC_ Quality of Life
If overperforming, what should we do?
Publish the success.
If underperforming, what should we do?
Build a coalition of developers and construction companies who support aging-in-place communities development.