Recommendation RG.6
Recommendation Status: Expand
Conduct streetscape enhancements to define neighborhood identity, improve safety and walkability, and attract economic investment.
This recommendation helps achieve the following
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Key Issues Addressed
Sustainability Considerations
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Enables strategic redevelopment for distressed neighborhoods.
Improved quality of life for under-resourced populations.
Related Planning Topic Areas
Responsible Growth
Inclusive
Economies
Complete Communities
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
Medium
($1-10mil)
Partnership
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
Municipalities
St. Louis County Department of Planning
St Louis County Department of Transportation and Public Works
St. Louis County Department of Human Services - Office of Community Development
St. Louis Economic Development Partnership
Timeline
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Supporting Partner(s)
Private Developers
Local Businesses
Community Organizations
Utility Companies
Metro Transit
Public Safety Agencies
Project
Cost
High
($10+ mil)
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Policy
Medium-term
(5-10 Years)
Long-term
(10+ Years)
Potential Funding Sources
Local and Capital improvement funds
Tax Increment Financing
HUD Main Street
Complete Streets Program funding
Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP)
Public -private partnerships
Private investment
Tracking Implementation
Create a CID / BID for the capital cost of the improvement and the necessary operation and management costs. Implement demonstration projects.
Tracking Success
LEED CC Quality of Life
LEED ND Neighborhood Pattern & Design
SITES Site Design-Human Health + Well-Being
If overperforming, what should we do?
Keep going and publish the success.
If underperforming, what should we do?