Recommendation RG.1
Recommendation Status: New
Identify communities most vulnerable to the impacts of adverse weather events and craft mitigation policies, programs, and projects.
This recommendation helps achieve the following
Responsible
Growth
Leading the Region
Sustainable Infrastructure
Key Issues Addressed
Related Planning Topic Areas
Applicable Geographic Scales
Municipalities
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Improves collective climate resiliency.
Countywide
Addresses the increased disproportionate climate impacts within distressed neighborhoods.
Sustainability Considerations
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
Supporting Partner(s)
Cost
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
Medium
($1-10mil)
High
($10+ mil)
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Project
Partnership
Policy
St. Louis County
East-West Gateway Council of Governments
Midwest Climate Collaborative
Timeline
Medium-term
(5-10 Years)
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Long-term
(10+ Years)
Potential Funding Sources
HUD Opportunity Zones
Choice Neighborhoods (HOPE VI)
NPS Land and Water Conservation Fund
USFWS
MO_DNR
MO_MDC
NFWF
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Financial Assistance
FEMA
EPA Urban Waters Small Grants
EPA Watershed Funding
USDA Urban and Community Forestry Program
Forest ReLeaf
Tracking Implementation
Tracking Success
LEED CC Natural Systems + Ecology
LEED CC Quality of Life
LEED ND Green Infrastructure & Buildings
If overperforming, what should we do?
Allocate additional short-term funding and staff/consultants to complete task. Partner with local universities to increase capacity.
If underperforming, what should we do?
Implement demonstration projects.