Recommendation IE.18
Recommendation Status: Expand
Continue to build on key of existing and emerging logistical centers to support e-commerce growth and the increased demand for goods and services as well as serving the last-mile service area.
This recommendation helps achieve the following
Sustainable Infrastructure
Inclusive
Economies
Responsible
Growth
Key Issues Addressed
Related Planning Topic Areas
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Improving County residents access to job opportunities.
Sustainability Considerations
Local logistics centers enhance last-mile delivery efficiency by reducing delivery distances and times, optimizing routes, and improving supply logistics and inventory management.
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
Supporting Partner(s)
Cost
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
Medium
($1-10mil)
High
($10+ mil)
Project
Partnership
Policy
Municipalities
St. Louis Economic Development Partnership
Developers
St. Louis County Department of Human Services - Office of Community Development
St. Louis County Department of Planning
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Ongoing
Medium-term
(5-10 Years)
Long-term
(10+ Years)
Timeline
Potential Funding Sources
MO State DED Industrial Site Development Grant and Missouri Manufacturing Jobs Program
St. Louis Economic Development Partnership
Tax Increment Financing
Public-Private partnerships
Private investment
St. Louis County Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)
General operating revenue
Tracking Implementation
Tracking Success
LEED_CC_ Innovation
LEED_CC_ Regional Priority
If overperforming, what should we do?
Publish the success.
If underperforming, what should we do?
Convene Logistics Task Force to develop Action Plan.