Recommendation LR.23

Recommendation Status: New

Develop a program to incentivize net-zero and transit-based developments, conservation of natural resources, expansion of native habitat, green infrastructure, and the reforestation of the County.

This recommendation helps achieve the following

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Responsible
Growth

Leading the Region

Key Issues Addressed

Social & Environmental Resilience
Not Population Stagnation
Not Greater Housing Diversity & Affordability
Infrastructure Cost-burden
Not Jobs-Skills Mismatch

Related Planning Topic Areas

Open Space & Environment
Not Economic Development
Not Housing
Land Use & Development
Not Transportation & Infrastructure

Applicable Geographic Scales

Countywide

Countywide

Municipalities

Not Municipalities

Sub-geographies

Not Sub-geographies

Equity Considerations

Has the potential to promote equitable access to resources and opportunities for communities, fostering a more inclusive society.

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Sustainability Considerations

By incentivizing sustainable practices, the program promotes long-term economic stability and reduced environmental impact.

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Implementation

Lead Partner(s)

  • St. Louis County

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Supporting Partner(s)

Cost

Low
(Less than $1 mil)

Medium
($1-10mil)

High
($10+ mil)

Project, Partnership, or Policy

Not Project
Partnership
Not Policy

Project

Partnership

Policy

Timeline

  • Municipalities

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Medium-term
(5-10 Years)

Ongoing

Near-term
(Within 5 Years)

Long-term
(10+ Years)

Potential Funding Sources

  • CMAQ

  • HUD Opportunity Zones

  • Choice Neighborhoods (HOPE VI)

  • Healthy Neighborhoods Equity Fund

  • USDOT

  • MO DOT

  • DOE The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Programs

  • MO DNR Energy programs

  • EWGCOG funding

  • STL Partnership funding programs

  • St. Louis County CDBG + general operating revenue

  • Local Municipalities funding

  • GRG

Tracking Implementation

Tracking Success

  • LEED CC Innovation

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If overperforming, what should we do?

Market program to developers and others.

If underperforming, what should we do?

No action needed.

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