Recommendation RG.27
Recommendation Status: New
Preserve high-quality and ecologically important open space and agriculture by using Transfer of Development Rights (TDRs) and Purchase of Development Rights (PDRs).
This recommendation helps achieve the following
Responsible
Growth
Complete
Communities
Key Issues Addressed
Related Planning Topic Areas
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Provides public health benefits such as cleaner air, water, and access to green spaces for all, which can improve overall community well-being, as well as increasing adjacent property values.
Sustainability Considerations
Improved public health and quality-of-life outcomes, increased ecosystesm services and environmental stewardship and community well-being, food security, and enhanced property values and attracts investment.
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
St. Louis County Department 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
The Nature Conservancy
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Ongoing
Medium-term
(5-10 Years)
Long-term
(10+ Years)
Timeline
Potential Funding Sources
Transfer of Development Rights (TDRs) and Purchase of Development Rights (PDRs)
National Audubon Society
Nature Conservancy
Environmental Defense Fund
Tracking Implementation
Tracking Success
LEED_CC_ Innovation
SITES_ Pre-Design Assessment + Planning
LEED_CC_ Natural Systems + Ecology
SITES_ Site Context
LEED_ND_ Smart Location & Linkage
If overperforming, what should we do?
Conduct five year public review assessment of parks and open space. Partner with GRG and other non-profit conservation organizations.
If underperforming, what should we do?
Keep going and publish the success.