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
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Key Issues Addressed
Sustainability Considerations
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.
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.
Related Planning Topic Areas
Responsible Growth
Complete Communities
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
Medium
($1-10mil)
Partnership
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
St. Louis County Department Parks and Recreation
Timeline
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Supporting Partner(s)
Municipalities
The Nature Conservancy
Project
Cost
High
($10+ mil)
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Policy
Medium-term
(5-10 Years)
Long-term
(10+ Years)
Potential Funding Sources
Transfer of Development Rights (TDRs) and Purchase of Development Rights (PDRs)
National Audubon Society
Nature Conservancy
Environmental Defense Fund
Tracking Implementation
Conduct five year public review assessment of parks and open space. Partner with GRG and other non-profit conservation organizations.
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?
Keep going and publish the success.
If underperforming, what should we do?