Recommendation SI.4
Recommendation Status: Expand
Develop a Rain + Heat Ready Infrastructure Plan to increase resilience by improving stormwater management and mitigating the anticipated increased of Heat Island Impact through green infrastructure and sustainable design.
This recommendation helps achieve the following
Responsible
Growth
Inclusive
Economies
Sustainable Infrastructure
Key Issues Addressed
Related Planning Topic Areas
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Addresses the disproportionate vulnerabilities faced by marginalized communities.
Sustainability Considerations
Uses natural and semi-natural systems to manage rainwater, reduce runoff, improve water quality, and mitigates the warming impact of heat-absorbing urban surfaces.
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
St. Louis County Department of Transportation and Public Works
Supporting Partner(s)
Cost
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
Medium
($1-10mil)
High
($10+ mil)
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Project
Partnership
Policy
Timeline
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
Medium-term
(5-10 Years)
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Long-term
(10+ Years)
Potential Funding Sources
St. Louis County CDBG + general operating revenue
Tracking Implementation
Tracking Success
LEED CC Integrative Process
LEED CC Natural Systems + Ecology
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.