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
Key Issues Addressed
Complete
Communities
Inclusive
Economies
Responsible
Growth
Sustainable Infrastructure
Leading the Region
Related Planning Topic Areas
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Increasing the supply of quality housing options can support of residents at various income levels.
Sustainability Considerations
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.
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
Medium
($1-10mil)
High
($10+ mil)
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Project
Partnership
Policy
St. Louis County Department of Planning
Supporting Partner(s)
St. Louis Department of Human Services
St. Louis County Department of Transportation and Public Works
Metro Transit
Cost
Timeline
Medium-term
(5-10 Years)
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Long-term
(10+ Years)
Potential Funding Sources
St. Louis County general operation revenue
Tracking Implementation
Tracking Success
Increase in the number of housing units for all income levels.
If overperforming, what should we do?
Assess ways to increase funding for the Affordable Housing Trust to be able to allocate toward housing development activities.
If underperforming, what should we do?
Restrict regulatory tools to geographic areas where the needs are greatest to help population distribution throughout St. Louis County.