Recommendation RG.2
Recommendation Status: New
Prioritize concentrating multi-family and mixed-income housing development and transportation investments along major transportation corridors.
This recommendation helps achieve the following
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Key Issues Addressed
Sustainability Considerations
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Offering more housing options and income ranges near transportation systems and job centers can attract new residents, particularly younger professionals.
Increasing population density can have less environmental impact while construction and real estate investments more economically feasible.
Related Planning Topic Areas
Inclusive
Economies
Complete Communities
Responsible Growth
Sustainable Infrastructure
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
Medium
($1-10mil)
Partnership
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
Municipalities
Timeline
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Supporting Partner(s)
St. Louis Department of Planning
St. Louis County Department of Transportation and Public Works
St. Louis County Department of Human Services - Office of Community Development
St. Louis Apartment Association
Home Builders Association of St. Louis and Eastern Missouri
Project
Cost
High
($10+ mil)
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Policy
Medium-term
(5-10 Years)
Long-term
(10+ Years)
Potential Funding Sources
St. Louis County Port Authority Community Investment Fund
Community Development Block Grant
HOME Investment Partnership Funds
Tracking Implementation
Use potential land bank that can work to acquire land to make acquisition less expensive for developers.
Tracking Success
Increase in new housing units.
If overperforming, what should we do?
Identify other areas in needing a catalytic housing development project.
If underperforming, what should we do?