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Historical November–December 2014 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
At its October board meeting, SDCC passed the Skinker DeBaliviere Urban Design & Development Plan (the neighborhood master plan) and will pursue its adoption by the City of St. Louis as the official Skinker DeBaliviere neighborhood plan.
The master planning process began in 2012 and involved a 1-1/2 year public engagement process including 10 focus groups, 7 public meetings (including two during the 2013 TransitOriented Development Study of the Delmar & DeBaliviere/Forest Park Metrolink Stations), and two volunteer-assisted studies on neighborhood walkability/bikability and building conditions. Planning documents were also shared on the SDCC website for public viewing and feedback throughout the planning process.
The plan has already generated momentum, including a grant to promote the revitalization of the historic Wabash Station, the ongoing formation of the East Loop Community Improvement District (CID), the Bike St. Louis improvements to Des Peres Avenue, the Better Block Project, lighting improvements being installed along Skinker Blvd this fall, and more.
The final plan document is available for viewing on the SDCC website, www. skinker-debaliviere.com. Thank you to everyone who participated in laying this foundation for the neighborhood’s future.
In September, the St. Louis Community Development Administration announced its funding recommendations for the 2015 Community Development Block Grant program which include $16,000 for SDCC to conduct an Aging in Place Program.
In past years, SDCC has received an average of approximately $50,000 in CDBG funding; next year’s reduction leaves SDCC with an estimated shortfall of $35,000 for the 2015 calendar year.
To address the overall SDCC budget shortfall, the board of directors is anticipating some changes in SDCC’s capacity and priorities.
As a result of our revitalization efforts over the years, the percent of the neighborhood that is classified as low- to moderateincome has dropped below 50%.
While this is positive news for the neighborhood, it also causes SDCC to establish new ways of funding its operations. SDCC is in the early stages of exploring the possibility of establishing a Special Taxing District for the neighborhood, which would involve public engagement before a potential vote in August 2016.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, November–December 2014.
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