Recommendation LR.11
Recommendation Status: New
Develop a countywide planning dashboard for managing smart growth by tracking jobs/housing balance, infrastructure investment, incentives and funding awards, and other key metrics. This dashboard will assist Staff Review of planning submissions and inter-departmental coordination.
This recommendation helps achieve the following
Leading the Region
Key Issues Addressed
Related Planning Topic Areas
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Adds transparency to funding development to ensure equitable distribution and investment.
Sustainability Considerations
Intentional allocation of staffing and investment sources ensure longevity of funding and governance.
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
Supporting Partner(s)
Greater St. Louis, Inc.
University of Missouri - St. Louis Community Innovation and Action Center
Cost
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
Medium
($1-10mil)
High
($10+ mil)
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Project
Partnership
Policy
St. Louis County Department of Planning
St. Louis County Department of Human Services - Office of Community Development
St. Louis Economic Development Partnership
Timeline
Medium-term
(5-10 Years)
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Long-term
(10+ Years)
Potential Funding Sources
Community Development Block Grant
St. Louis County Port Authority Community Investment Fund
Tracking Implementation
Tracking Success
Official creation of formal dashboard including dedicated staff.
If overperforming, what should we do?
Outsource through a third party data management through a formal agreement.
If underperforming, what should we do?
Generate fee revenue by selling data to businesses and other institutions that would value the timely information.