Recommendation LR.2

Recommendation Status: Expand

Amend zoning, design regulations, and land use policies to increase the supply of mixed-income and affordable housing developments.

This recommendation helps achieve the following

Applicable Geographic Scales

Countywide

Not Municipalities

Municipalities

Key Issues Addressed

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Sustainability Considerations

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Sub-geographies

Equity Considerations

Increasing the supply of quality housing options can support of residents at various income levels.

Active Design, Universal Design, and other architectural design principles can create opportunities to attract and retain residents while also allowing for greater access and mobility.

Related Planning Topic Areas

Countywide
Not Sub-geographies
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Inclusive
Economies

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Complete Communities

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Responsible Growth

Leading the Region

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Sustainable Infrastructure

Not Social & Environmental Resilience
Population Stagnation
Jobs-Skills Mismatch
Greater Housing Diversity & Affordability
Infrastructure Cost-burden
Not Open Space & Environment
Economic Development
Housing
Land Use & Development
Transportation & Infrastructure

Low
(Less than $1 mil)

Medium
($1-10mil)

Partnership

Implementation

Lead Partner(s)

  • St. Louis County Department of Planning

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Timeline

Ongoing

Near-term
(Within 5 Years)

Supporting Partner(s)

  • St. Louis Department of Human Services

  • St. Louis County Department of Transportation and Public Works

  • Metro Transit

Project

Cost

Recommendation does not take form as a partnership.

High
($10+ mil)

Project, Partnership, or Policy

Policy

Medium-term
(5-10 Years)

Long-term
(10+ Years)

Potential Funding Sources

  • St. Louis County general operation revenue

Not Project
Policy

Tracking Implementation

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Assess ways to increase funding for the Affordable Housing Trust to be able to allocate toward housing development activities.

Tracking Success

  • Increase in the number of housing units for all income levels.

If overperforming, what should we do?

Restrict regulatory tools to geographic areas where the needs are greatest to help population distribution throughout St. Louis County.

If underperforming, what should we do?

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