Recommendation SI.37
Recommendation Status: New
Develop a 2070 infrastructure climate resilience and disaster mitigation plan.
This recommendation helps achieve the following
Responsible
Growth
Sustainable Infrastructure
Leading the Region
Key Issues Addressed
Related Planning Topic Areas
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Climate resilience and preparedness is essential for the most vulnerable populations in order to avoid climate displacement.
Sustainability Considerations
Plan to make the economic case for climate resilience and preparedness vs. the costs for cleanup, repairing and rebuilding post disaster.
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
St. Louis County Department of Transportation and Public Works
Supporting Partner(s)
St. Louis County Department of Planning
St. Louis County Department of Human Services -Office of Community Development
St. Louis Economic Development Partnership
St. Louis County Department of Parks and Recreation
St Louis County Office of Emergency Management
EWGCOG
Cost
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
Medium
($1-10mil)
High
($10+ mil)
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Partnership
Project
Policy
Timeline
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Ongoing
Medium-term
(5-10 Years)
Long-term
(10+ Years)
Potential Funding Sources
St. Louis County CDBG + general operating revenue
Tracking Implementation
Tracking Success
LEED CC Natural Systems + Ecology
SITES Pre-Design Assessment + Planning
LEED CC Quality of Life
If overperforming, what should we do?
Hire consultant to complete plan with Stakeholder Task Force oversight.
If underperforming, what should we do?
Publish and Educate.