Recommendation LR.4
Recommendation Status: New
Provide municipalities with educational and zoning regulatory tools to promote walkable, mixed-use downtowns, main streets, corridors and communities for calibration and application by said municipality.
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
Walkable mixed-use development are the most equitable form of development.
Sustainability Considerations
Walkable communities increase community health by lowering emission levels and promote physical activity.
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
St. Louis County Department of Planning
Supporting Partner(s)
Cost
Medium
($1-10mil)
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
High
($10+ mil)
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Project
Partnership
Policy
Municipalities
Timeline
Medium-term
(5-10 Years)
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Long-term
(10+ Years)
Potential Funding Sources
St. Louis County CDBG + general operating revenue
Tracking Implementation
Tracking Success
LEED ND Neighborhood Pattern & Design
LEED CC Transportation + Land Use
SITES Site Design: Human Health + Well-Being
If overperforming, what should we do?
Hire consultants to complete. Develop county-wide educational outreach.
If underperforming, what should we do?
Publish the success.