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WINSTANLEY COMMUNITY PLANNING Guiding partnerships, policy, strategy and investment Mt. Sinai Development Corporation Part of the Sinai Life Center Partners with available resources to create effective solutions for developing the
Guiding partnerships, policy, strategy and investment
Winstanley Park neighborhood into a safe, healthy, identifiable community
Agenda
Who We Are
nonprofit organizations, financial institutions, and government to build stronger, more equitable neighborhoods
What We Do
Capacity Building Technical Assistance Data and Information Real Estate Development Housing Policy and Advocacy
New to Our Services
low-income, low-wealth, and other disadvantaged people and communities join the economic mainstream.
Existing Developments: Emerald Ridge
single family homes
Existing Plans: Edison Avenue Lofts
Edison Avenue - conversion of a former YMCA site)
early 2020
Edison Avenue Lofts will be a mixed-use historic rehabilitation of 37 units that will offer affordable, urban living spaces to a variety of working artists with the added amenities of a gallery and studios within the building. Featuring mostly 1- and 2-bedroom apartments with four efficiency units, marketing efforts will target those with reason to use the proposed amenities - working artists. The development builds on significant efforts by the City of Granite City to spur economic development in the historic downtown, foster growth among an active community of local arts, and rebrand the City as the "intersection of art and industry.” The real prospect of a bakery or restaurant in one of the lower level commercial spaces further adds to the attractiveness of this opportunity for downtown living.
What is a community plan?
neighborhood/community improvements in a broad range of sectors, including but not limited to housing, employment and business development, health, environment, arts and culture, safety along with transit, streets and walkability.
government, organizations, the private sector and citizens engaged in community development.
What is the proposed geography?
Defined by the boundaries of:
Why does this area need a community plan?
Sinai Village I and II as well as Casino Queen and there are planned investments by Ameren and Dynegy.
Why does this area need a community plan?
Rationale for the Winstanley neighborhood and surrounding area:
city and this planning process seeks to build off of those strengths. Investments in the Winstanley neighborhood have been championed by Mt. Sinai Development Corporation (MSDC).
and Sinai Village II in 2015. The two affordable lease-purchase housing developments, using both federal and state Low Income Housing Tax Credits, leveraged total development cost of nearly $19 million.
the city. These developments integrate safe and open space. These spaces are aesthetically pleasing, provide recreational and cultural opportunities for children and families. These spaces also provide opportunities for resident engagement. In all, there is a strong sense of community and significant investment to build upon for a phase three and other opportunities.
Why does this area need a community plan?
Why does this area need a community plan?
An opportune time
creates an opportune time to conduct community-based planning.
and strategies for achieving that vision.
will ideally catalyze additional investment in the community.
What is the community planning process?
Phase One –Existing Conditions Phase Two – Public Kick-Off and Community Vision Phase Three – People Phase Four – Housing Phase Five – Neighborhood Phase Six – Draft Plan and Community Feedback Phase Seven – Final Winstanley Area Neighborhood Plan
Who will be involved?
Steering Committee
the planning team
Who will be involved?
Planning Team
Who will be involved?
Community Engagement - Mt. Sinai Development Corporation
housing stabilization and real estate development. Their team will lead community engagement efforts throughout the planning process, ensuring resident voice is incorporated into all steps of the project, from the formation of the plan to implementation of strategies.
Who will be involved?
Planning & Project Management - Rise Community Development Rise Community Development partners with communities to build stronger, more equitable St. Louis area neighborhoods. By providing capacity building technical assistance to local CDC’s, housing development and development consulting services, and access to financing, Rise makes the connections between non-profit community organizations, financial institutions and government that make successful neighborhood revitalization possible. Rise will serve as the project manager and fiscal agent for the Winstanley Neighborhood Plan,
developing the final Plan document.
Who will be involved?
Design & Architecture – St. Louis Design Alliance Design Alliance is an architecture and urban design firm based in St. Louis, Missouri. With expertise in neighborhood development and community building, the Design Alliance team will serve as design consultants on the Winstanley Plan. In addition to providing visual support for plan recommendations, their team will translate community vision into recommendations for the physical environment.
Who will be involved?
Market Study - Development Strategies Development Strategies will be engaged to conduct a market analysis study for the planning area, focusing on demographic and economic trends in housing, commercial real estate and community
available to make it possible.
Who will be involved?
In addition to residents and local stakeholders, these groups will be invited to participate in the process:
What is the benefit for banks and financial institutions?
and ultimately contribute to an economically stronger and healthier community.
Rise’s Recent Planning
The full plan can be found here:
Recognition
The Gravois-Jefferson Plan was given the award for Outstanding Plan Making from the American Planning Association:
Collaborative Investment for Winstanley Community Plan
Project Management - Rise Community Development 47,160.00 $ Design and Architecture - Design Alliance 7,500.00 Market Study - Development Strategies 10,000.00 Community Engagement - Mt. Sinai 5,000.00 Food and Beverage 3,000.00 Printing and Materials 3,000.00 Child Care 500.00 Total 76,160.00 $