Recommendation RG.9
Recommendation Status: Expand
Guide development within unincorporated County to areas where the proposed density and development types align with capacity and access to existing utility/transportation infrastructure.
This recommendation helps achieve the following
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Key Issues Addressed
Sustainability Considerations
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Planned development in areas of existing public transportation supports increased access for all to jobs and housing.
Increases density of population and jobs support the financial feasibility of public transportation.
Related Planning Topic Areas
Responsible Growth
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)
Private Developers
Local Businesses
Community Organizations
St. Louis County Department of Human Services - Office of Community Development
St. Louis Economic Development Partnership
St. Louis County Department of Planning
Metro Transit
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
Develop regulatory tools and design guidelines to implement policy. Implement demonstration projects.
Tracking Success
LEED_CC Transportation + Land Use
LEED_ND Neighborhood Pattern & Design
If overperforming, what should we do?
Keep going and publish the success.
If underperforming, what should we do?