Recommendation RG.22
Recommendation Status: New
Encourage the use of innovative planning, design and funding techniques to conserve high-quality natural resource areas.
This recommendation helps achieve the following
Responsible
Growth
Sustainable Infrastructure
Complete Communities
Key Issues Addressed
Related Planning Topic Areas
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Ensures all members of the community are served by improved green infrastructure and the resultant ecological services provided.
Sustainability Considerations
By acquiring and designing unique ecological areas, communities can protect vital ecosystem services, maintain biodiversity, and ensure long-term environmental health and resilience.
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
St. Louis County Department of Parks and Recreation
Supporting Partner(s)
Cost
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
Medium
($1-10mil)
High
($10+ mil)
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Project
Partnership
Policy
Municipalities
Timeline
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Ongoing
Medium-term
(5-10 Years)
Long-term
(10+ Years)
Potential Funding Sources
St. Louis County CDBG + general operating revenue
Local Municipalities funding
GRG
Tracking Implementation
Tracking Success
LEED CC Integrative Process
LEED CC Natural Systems + Ecology
SITES Site Context
LEED ND Smart Location & Linkage
If overperforming, what should we do?
Partner with DNR and MO Department of Conservation to implement the policy
If underperforming, what should we do?
No action needed.