Recommendation RG.44
Recommendation Status: Expand
Maintain vacant lots and chronic dumping sites through regular mowing and cleanup. For publicly owned lots, dedicate sufficient funding to maintenance. For privately owned lots, hold owners responsible for maintaining their properties, and leverage code enforcement mechanisms to increase compliance.
This recommendation help achieve the following
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Key Issues Addressed
Sustainability Considerations
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Unkept vacant lots can be a source of environmental degradation and social issues particularly in distressed neighborhoods.
Well-maintained vacant lots improve neighborhood health, reduce crime, and enhance community engagement by providing green spaces and opportunities for recreation and beautification. They can boost property values and encourage further economic development.
Related Planning Topic Areas
Inclusive Economies
Complete Communities
Responsible Growth
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
Medium
($1-10mil)
Partnership
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
St. Louis County Department of Transportation and Public Works
Timeline
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Supporting Partner(s)
Municipalities
Neighborhood and Subdivision Organizations
Developers
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
Tracking Implementation
Hire qualified temporary staff over summer to provide focus area program implementation. Invoice private property owners as needed.
Tracking Success
LEED CC Materials + Resources
LEED CC Quality of Life
If overperforming, what should we do?
Keep going and publish the success.
If underperforming, what should we do?