Recommendation RG.32
Recommendation Status: New
Encourage new conservation subdivisions and green neighborhoods to use the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design – Neighborhood Development (LEED ND) and SITES rating systems.
This recommendation helps achieve the following
Responsible
Growth
Complete
Communities
Sustainable Infrastructure
Key Issues Addressed
Related Planning Topic Areas
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Conservation subdivisions and green neighborhoods should incorporate equity instruments that recognize local environmental knowledge, strengthen marginalized voices, and promote fair outcomes with a range of housing types and affordability.
Sustainability Considerations
Assists in protecting natural areas, reducing landscape fragmentation, and minimizing negative environmental and ecological impacts by promoting energy efficiency, water conservation, and waste reduction, leading to lower operational costs and increased resilience to climate change.
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
Project
Partnership
Policy
St. Louis County Department of Planning
Supporting Partner(s)
Municipalities
Cost
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Medium
($1-10mil)
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
High
($10+ mil)
Timeline
Medium-term
(5-10 Years)
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Long-term
(10+ Years)
Potential Funding Sources
St. Louis County CDBG + general operating revenue
Tracking Implementation
Tracking Success
LEED CC Integrative Process
LEED ND Smart Location & Linkage
LEED ND Neighborhood Pattern & Design
LEED ND Green Infrastructure & Buildings
If overperforming, what should we do?
Develop regulatory tools and design guidelines to implement Policy. Build a coalition of developers and construction companies who support such development. Implement demonstration Project.
If underperforming, what should we do?
Host community and developers educational tours of completed Projects. Publish the success.