Junxiang Cao

The Affordable Housing Report Card for St. Louis evaluates the region's progress in providing affordable housing, revealing significant disparities based on income and race, especially for renters and Black households. It serves as a baseline to guide future policies and strategies. Key areas of focus include preserving and increasing the quantity of affordable housing, improving unit quality, preventing displacement, supporting housing mobility, and enhancing financing options for new developments. The report aims to address racial inequities and ensure accessible, quality housing for all residents.

The St. Louis Public Library's strategic plan aims to reorient its services to meet the evolving needs and interests of the St. Louis community. It is guided by three key principles: sustainability, outcome-based measurement, and a customer-focused culture. The plan outlines five strategic goals: nurturing young minds through early childhood literacy, establishing the Central Library as a premiere cultural destination, increasing digital connection and innovation, empowering and strengthening city neighborhoods by positioning branches as community hubs, and elevating awareness of library offerings. The plan balances tradition with modern approaches, emphasizing technology, personalization, and automation, while ensuring fiscal responsibility and data-driven decision-making.