Recommendation SI.25
Recommendation Status: Expand
Support investments in multi-functional facilities like greenways, which offer recreation, stormwater management, and transportation benefits, through Partnerships with Parks and Recreation, transportation, and stormwater management agencies.
This recommendation helps achieve the following
Sustainable Infrastructure
Responsible
Growth
Key Issues Addressed
Related Planning Topic Areas
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Connectivity to recreational and greenspace promotes health and social well-being, which are often overlooked in under-resourced communities.
Sustainability Considerations
Develops resiliency toward hazardous climate and disasters.
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
Supporting Partner(s)
Cost
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Project
Partnership
Policy
Timeline
St. Louis County Department of Parks and Recreation
Great Rivers Greenway
Municipalities
Utility Companies
Trailnet
Medium
($1-10mil)
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
High
($10+ mil)
Medium-term
(5-10 Years)
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Long-term
(10+ Years)
Potential Funding Sources
Land and Water Conservation Fund
TAP
RAISE Grants
EPA Grants
Tracking Implementation
Tracking Success
Public usage for multi-functional facilities and no. of miles covered for improved greenways.
If overperforming, what should we do?
Secure additional funding and enhance public engagement strategies.
If underperforming, what should we do?
Integrate additional amenities and share best practice with regional partners to encourage broader adoption.