STL VACANCY COLLABORATIVE
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Pledge

The STL Vacancy Collaborative (VC) is a coalition of partners committed to the reduction of vacant property as a top priority in St. Louis. Reducing the negative impact of vacancy is a complex puzzle that requires coordination to achieve a shared vision. The VC is not a stand-alone entity, but a coalition of community representatives, private and non-profit stakeholders, and City agencies. The VC helps to coordinate existing vacancy efforts under one umbrella and encourages the public and private sectors to work together toward solutions in a comprehensive and coordinated way.

That includes you! By taking the pledge you’re joining the diverse community that is working to address vacancy, improve our communities, and build a shared vision for the future.

St. Louis Vacancy Collaborative guiding principles:
  • Collaborative - Advocate for alignment and a shared vision whenever possible. Recognize that close coordination across communities, the public, and private sectors are essential.
  • Transparent - Communicate efforts and provide information in accessible ways. Evaluate whether new policies and programs might have unintended consequences.
  • Data-Driven - Use verifiable data and community stories to inform and evaluate responses to vacancy.
  • Community Informed - Support community engagement and community centered solutions. Empower community residents to take action.
  • Policy and Systems Oriented - Work for policy and systems level change in addition to individual building and lot interventions.
  • Racial Equity Framework - Apply a racial equity lens to the work, recognizing that the disproportionate impacts of vacancy fall on communities of color in St. Louis.

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4818 Washington Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63108
  • About Us
    • General Info
    • Who We Are
    • Work Plan 2022-2023
    • Vacancy Strategy Initiative >
      • VSI Pillars
      • VSI Partners
  • Get Involved
    • Project Groups
    • News & Updates
  • Resources
    • For Neighborhoods
    • For Residents
    • For Rehabbers
    • St. Louis County Land Bank Coalition
    • Small Grants Program
    • Vacant Lot Toolkit >
      • Clean and Green
      • Naturescaping
      • Butterfly Garden
      • Rain Garden
      • Produce Garden
      • Urban Orchard
      • Play Space
      • Gathering Space
      • Public Art
  • Maps & Stats
    • Vacant Property Explorer
    • Demolition Explorer
    • Demolition Dashboard
    • Community Organizations
  • Donate