Recommendation IE.9
Recommendation Status: Expand
Increase missing middle housing through the modification of land use regulation throughout the County and all municipalities.
This recommendation helps achieve the following:
Sustainable
Infrastructure
Inclusive
Economies
Responsible
Growth
Complete Communities
Key Issues Addressed
Related Planning Topic Areas
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Increase housing supply and affordability, allowing more people to access resource-rich neighborhoods and build wealth through homeownership.
Sustainability Considerations
Addresses racial and economic disparities for a more inclusive community.
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
St. Louis County Department of Planning
Municipalities
Supporting Partner(s)
Cost
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
Medium
($1-10mil)
High
($10+ mil)
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Private Developers
Community Organizations
St. Louis County Department of Human Services - Office of Community Development
St. Louis Economic Development Partnership
Beyond Housing
Rise Community Development
County Housing
Community Action Agency of St. Louis County
Policy
Project
Partnership
Timeline
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Ongoing
Medium-term
(5-10 Years)
Long-term
(10+ Years)
Potential Funding Sources
St. Louis County general operations
St. Louis County CDBG entitlement grant
Local and Capital improvement funds
Tax Increment Financing
Public -private partnerships
Private investment
Housing Choice Voucher Program
Public Housing Capital Fund
Enterprise Community Partners Inc.
Habitat for Humanity International
NeighborWorks America
Tracking Implementation
Tracking Success
LEED_ND_ Neighborhood Pattern & Design
LEED_CC_ Transportation + Land Use
If overperforming, what should we do?
Host community and developers educational tours of missing middle housing projects. Publish the success.
If underperforming, what should we do?
Develop missing middle housing pre-approved plans. Provide financial and development approval incentives.