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
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Key Issues Addressed
Sustainability Considerations
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Increased housing options provides opportunities for residents (seniors/workforce) to remain in the County.
Promotes new workforce housing served by public transit, hence improving multi-modal transportation choices.
Related Planning Topic Areas
Inclusive
Economies
Responsible Growth
Complete Communities
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
Medium
($1-10mil)
Partnership
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
Municipalities
Timeline
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Supporting Partner(s)
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
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
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
Publish the success.
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?
Build a coalition of developers and construction companies who support aging-in-place communities development.
If underperforming, what should we do?