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
Supports an inclusive economy.
Complete
Communities
Inclusive
Economies
Responsible
Growth
Key Issues Addressed
Related Planning Topic Areas
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Increases job opportunities to those living in distressed neighborhoods.
Sustainability Considerations
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
Supporting Partner(s)
Cost
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
Medium
($1-10mil)
High
($10+ mil)
Project
Partnership
Policy
St. Louis County Department of Human Services - Office of Community Development
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, Partnership, or Policy
Timeline
Medium-term
(5-10 Years)
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Long-term
(10+ Years)
Potential Funding Sources
Private sector funding
Tracking Implementation
Tracking Success
Number of jobs provided to local residents.
If overperforming, what should we do?
Keep going and publish the success.
If underperforming, what should we do?
Proactively market the program.