Recommendation RG.30
Recommendation Status: New
Preserve prime agricultural land, and ensure all other existing agriculture land be developed in a manner that is orderly and compact with the necessary ecological buffers to minimize environmental impacts to the adjacent agricultural areas.
This recommendation help achieve the following
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Key Issues Addressed
Sustainability Considerations
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Reduces poverty while increasing the well-being, livelihoods, and resilience of farmers, workers, consumers, and communities.
Provides environmental preservation, contributes to clean water, carbon sequestration, and biodiversity, enhances food security, and mitigates climate change while also supporting local economies.
Related Planning Topic Areas
Responsible Growth
Inclusive Economies
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
Medium
($1-10mil)
Partnership
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
St. Louis County Department of Planning
St. Louis County Department Parks and Recreation
Timeline
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Supporting Partner(s)
Municipalities
Developers
Project
Cost
High
($10+ mil)
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Policy
Medium-term
(5-10 Years)
Long-term
(10+ Years)
Potential Funding Sources
USDA NIFA programs
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Financial Assistance
USDA Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP)
MO MDA programs
Tracking Implementation
Develop regulatory tools and design guidelines to implement policy.
Tracking Success
LEED CC Natural Systems + Ecology
LEED ND Smart Location & Linkage
SITES Site Design-Human Health + Well-Being
If overperforming, what should we do?
No action needed.
If underperforming, what should we do?