1. Project NSTL Kara Clay Joshua Rucker

2. Purpose To revitalize North Saint Louis City and bring prosperity O Jobs O Sustainability O Long lasting Business O Infrastructure

3. What needs does it fulfill? O Increase in Population O Increase Employment O Increase in Popularity O Increase in Revenue O Increase in Retail Districts O Increased Funding O Encourage Community Participation

4. How is it Vital? O Population in 2000- 1,500 people O Population in 2010- 1,916 people increase of +27.7% O Estimated Population in 2013-14- Double the increased population so between 400- 800 people. -Example: community college

5. Staff Process Employees O Architect O Plumbers O Construction O Engineers O Cashier O Manager O Maintenance O Sales associate O Tellers

6. Partnerships Financial Social O Mayor O The Bank O Urban Green Space Program O St. Louis County Property and Roads Grant O Community Development Administration O Parks and Green Spaces Levy and Opportunity Fund Parks and Green Spaces Levy and Opportunity Fund O Saint Louis Police Department O Community (employees)

7. Money? Government grants for parks Ex: Saint Louis Park over $350,000 in grantsSaint Louis Park Urban Green Space Program 35 million dollars at the most for the project Funding: Government Grants Ex: Parks and Green Spaces Levy Opportunity Fund -Government Bonds -Bank loans -Business investments

8. Bonds O Government bonds- 21 million in tax-exempt bonds issued by the St. Louis County industrial development authority

9. Revenue O This development will make money by: O Special Events - Walk of fame - Free Concerts in the Park O Reinvestments/ investments back into the community O TIF for businesses over 5 years

10. Funding O TIF (Tax Increment Financing) – popular, potential, powerful tool for places that need economic development O The most yet have the least to spend

11. Life Improvements O Trying to decrease the unemployment rate from 12.7% Current residents Uniting the community Encouraging volunteer efforts Job opportunities for people in the neighborhood Surrounding areas Increase in neighborhood Increase in business activity

12. How Much Land? START: Jackson Place Park, West of Market St. STOP: North Florissant Ave

13. O http://www.areavibes.com/st.+louis- mo/old+north+saint+louis/employment/ http://www.areavibes.com/st.+louis- mo/old+north+saint+louis/employment/ O http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/Stewardship/Grants /UrbanGreen.html