Recommendation IE.19
Recommendation Status: Expand
Facilitate the re-tooling or transformation of the existing outdated industrial parks and buildings with the necessary infrastructure to remain competitive.
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
Re-using existing buildings and infrastructure reduces the carbon emissions impact, compared to demolishing them and redeveloping them.
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
Municipalities
Supporting Partner(s)
Cost
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
Medium
($1-10mil)
High
($10+ mil)
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Project
Partnership
Policy
Developers
St. Louis County Department of Human Services - Office of Community Development
St. Louis Economic Development Partnership
St. Louis County Department of Planning
Timeline
Medium-term
(5-10 Years)
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Long-term
(10+ Years)
Potential Funding Sources
CHIPS and the Inflation Reduction Act grants
DOD Defense Production Act Investment (DPAI) Program
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?
Publish educational materials such as case studies for the re-use.