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 help achieve the following
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Key Issues Addressed
Sustainability Considerations
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Addresses the disproportionate vulnerabilities faced by marginalized communities.
Uses natural and semi-natural systems to manage rainwater, reduce runoff, improve water quality, and mitigates the warming impact of heat-absorbing urban surfaces.
Related Planning Topic Areas
Responsible Growth
Inclusive
Economies
Sustainable Infrastructure
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
Medium
($1-10mil)
Partnership
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
St. Louis County Department of Transportation and Public Works
Timeline
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
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
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
Hire consultant to complete plan with Stakeholder Task Force oversight.
Tracking Success
LEED CC Integrative Process
LEED CC Natural Systems + Ecology
LEED CC Quality of Life
If overperforming, what should we do?
Publish and Educate.
If underperforming, what should we do?