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
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Key Issues Addressed
Sustainability Considerations
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Addresses the increased disproportionate climate impacts within distressed neighborhoods.
Improves collective climate resiliency.
Related Planning Topic Areas
Responsible Growth
Leading the Region
Sustainable Infrastructure
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
Medium
($1-10mil)
Partnership
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
St. Louis County
Timeline
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Supporting Partner(s)
East-West Gateway Council of Governments
Midwest Climate Collaborative
Project
Cost
High
($10+ mil)
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Policy
Medium-term
(5-10 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
Allocate additional short-term funding and staff/consultants to complete task. Partner with local universities to increase capacity.
Tracking Success
LEED CC Natural Systems + Ecology
LEED CC Quality of Life
LEED ND Green Infrastructure & Buildings
If overperforming, what should we do?
Implement demonstration projects.
If underperforming, what should we do?