Recommendation RG.4
Recommendation Status: Expand
Create overlay districts with design guidelines for key Countywide mixed-use corridors, developed in partnership with various municipal and governmental organizations.
This recommendation helps achieve the following
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Key Issues Addressed
Sustainability Considerations
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Potential for transit related communities and affordable housing with a full range of community services.
Multi-agency partnership safeguards longevity of vision and enables higher capacity for implementation.
Related Planning Topic Areas
Complete Communities
Responsible Growth
Inclusive
Economies
Sustainable Infrastructure
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
Medium
($1-10mil)
Partnership
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
St. Louis County Department of Planning
Timeline
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Supporting Partner(s)
Municipalities
Developers
Local Businesses
Community Organizations
St. Louis County Department of Parks and Recreation
St. Louis County Department of Human Services - Office of Community Development
St. Louis Economic Development Partnership
Project
Cost
High
($10+ mil)
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Policy
Medium-term
(5-10 Years)
Long-term
(10+ Years)
Potential Funding Sources
St. Louis County CDBG + general operating revenue
EWGCOG funding
Great Streets Program
Tracking Implementation
Build a coalition of developers and construction companies who support compact mixed-use development. Build that support with a county-wide citizen action committee for advocacy and education of the residents.
Tracking Success
LEED_CC_ Integrative Process
LEED_CC_ Transportation + Land Use
LEED_CC_ Quality of Life
LEED_ND_ Neighborhood Pattern & Design
LEED_ND_ Green Infrastructure & Buildings
If overperforming, what should we do?
Implement demonstration projects.
If underperforming, what should we do?