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The Vacancy Strategy Initiative (VSI) is a two-year partnership (2023-2025) between the City of St. Louis Community Development Administration and the STL Vacancy Collaborative focused on developing shared tools, frameworks, and strategies to address vacancy.
Through research, stakeholder engagement, and cross-sector collaboration, the initiative developed a strategic plan regarding resource prioritization for vacant property prevention, stabilization, and reuse, captured in the From Policy to Progress report. |
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VSI Pillars
The VSI is anchored by three critical pillars. Together, they form a robust framework for our efforts to address vacancy issues and enhance quality of life in the St. Louis region.
1. Interagency Coordination & Community Engagement
Collaborate with City departments on vacancy prevention and reduction programs while also coordinating community events and STLVC project group efforts.
2. Metrics, Maps, and Cost Analysis
Develop and maintain public metrics and maps to track vacant properties and City expenditures. Complete a Cost of Vacancy analysis.
3. Vacant Lot & Building Management & Redevelopment Strategy
Create prioritization models and policies for resource allocation in building stabilization, demolition, lot maintenance, and beautification.
1. Interagency Coordination & Community Engagement
Collaborate with City departments on vacancy prevention and reduction programs while also coordinating community events and STLVC project group efforts.
2. Metrics, Maps, and Cost Analysis
Develop and maintain public metrics and maps to track vacant properties and City expenditures. Complete a Cost of Vacancy analysis.
3. Vacant Lot & Building Management & Redevelopment Strategy
Create prioritization models and policies for resource allocation in building stabilization, demolition, lot maintenance, and beautification.
VSI Coordination and Engagement
The VSI consists of the STLVC Project Groups and VSI Project Teams.
STLVC Project Groups
The STLVC Project Groups are volunteer-led initiatives that focus on addressing specific issues related to vacancy, such as code enforcement, policy, anti-displacement, and more.
VSI Project Teams
The VSI Project Teams are composed of key City agencies, departments, and partners. Project Teams, such as the Data, Analysis, and Metrics and Building Stabilization, are typically organized around specific topics or areas of expertise.
Participating City Departments and Agencies: Building Division, City Counselor's Office: Problem Properties Unit, Collector of Revenue, Community Development Administration (CDA), Cultural Resources, Forestry Division, Information Technology Services Agency, Land Reutilization Authority (LRA), Neighborhood Stabilization Division, Planning & Urban Design Agency, St. Louis Development Corporation (SLDC).
STLVC Project Groups
The STLVC Project Groups are volunteer-led initiatives that focus on addressing specific issues related to vacancy, such as code enforcement, policy, anti-displacement, and more.
VSI Project Teams
The VSI Project Teams are composed of key City agencies, departments, and partners. Project Teams, such as the Data, Analysis, and Metrics and Building Stabilization, are typically organized around specific topics or areas of expertise.
Participating City Departments and Agencies: Building Division, City Counselor's Office: Problem Properties Unit, Collector of Revenue, Community Development Administration (CDA), Cultural Resources, Forestry Division, Information Technology Services Agency, Land Reutilization Authority (LRA), Neighborhood Stabilization Division, Planning & Urban Design Agency, St. Louis Development Corporation (SLDC).
VSI Maps and Metrics
VSI partners work together to develop and maintain tools that:
- Support cross-departmental coordination and communication
- Help prioritize the allocation of limited resources
- Inform residents about City investments in vacant properties
- Measure and monitor the impacts of City investments
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Coming soon: Cost of Vacancy Analysis
VSI Partners
