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
Complete
Communities
Inclusive
Economies
Responsible
Growth
Sustainable Infrastructure
Key Issues Addressed
Related Planning Topic Areas
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Offering more housing options and income ranges near transportation systems and job centers can attract new residents, particularly younger professionals.
Sustainability Considerations
Increasing population density can have less environmental impact while construction and real estate investments more economically feasible.
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
Municipalities
Supporting Partner(s)
Cost
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
Medium
($1-10mil)
High
($10+ mil)
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Project
Partnership
Policy
Timeline
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
Medium-term
(5-10 Years)
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 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
Tracking Success
Increase in new housing units.
If overperforming, what should we do?
Use potential land bank that can work to acquire land to make acquisition less expensive for developers.
If underperforming, what should we do?
Identify other areas in needing a catalytic housing development project.