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Encourage local governments to implement sustainable development practices such as bike, walk and transit facilities that have low impact on the environment.

Use the OneSTL Sustainable Solutions Toolkit to provide sample Transit Oriented Development overlay codes/form based codes as tools to link transit to development. EWG
Use best practices guidebooks developed as part of OneSTL as tools for local government planning. EWG, Trailnet, HLC, GRG, EHOC
Encourage adoption of business retention and expansion policies at all levels of government. EWG, OneSTL Network
Use site-specific green infrastructure and low impact development strategies to improve livability in neighborhoods. HLC
Establish incentives for local economic development investment that redevelops or re-occupies previously developed land and buildings. HLC, SLC
Focus business retention on economic sectors that simultaneously contribute to regional growth and local fiscal diversification. Chamber, OneSTL Network
Promote transportation policy and design that enhances access to local businesses and strengthens communities. Trailnet, EWG
Provide local government officials with education on effects of parking policies on local business development. Trailnet
Encourage policies in line with the OneSTL Sustainable Solutions Toolkit and national best practices to incorporate bike, walk, and transit facilities and infrastructure into routine road maintenance and development projects. Trailnet, LSLN, EWG