Recommendation IE.27
Recommendation Status: New
Encourage grocery or other retail food-based stores receiving tax incentives and public subsidies to hire workers from the adjacent underserved communities, provide community classes or educational information about a healthful diet, and source food from local urban farms and gardens.
This recommendation helps achieve the following
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Key Issues Addressed
Sustainability Considerations
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Increases job opportunities to those living in distressed neighborhoods.
Supports an inclusive economy.
Related Planning Topic Areas
Inclusive
Economies
Complete Communities
Responsible Growth
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
Medium
($1-10mil)
Partnership
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
St. Louis County Department of Human Services - Office of Community Development
Timeline
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Supporting Partner(s)
Neighborhood and Community Organizations
The Fit & Food Connection, St. Louis County Department of Public Health
St. Louis County Department of Planning, St. Louis Economic Development Partnership
Community Action Agency of Saint Louis County
Project
Cost
High
($10+ mil)
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Policy
Medium-term
(5-10 Years)
Long-term
(10+ Years)
Potential Funding Sources
Private sector funding
Tracking Implementation
Keep going and publish the success.
Tracking Success
Number of jobs provided to local residents.
If overperforming, what should we do?
Proactively market the program.
If underperforming, what should we do?