The 1947 Comprehensive Plan
The 1947 Comprehensive Plan -- The last formally adopted general plan for the City of St. Louis -- was prepared more than fifty years ago. In the early 1970's efforts were made to prepare a new master plan. Because of substantial controversy, an interim plan was adopted in 1975, with the idea that the new Community Development Agency would soon prepare a definitive comprehensive plan. Priorities changed however, and while there have been lots of redevelopment plans, functional plans and neighborhood plans during the intervening years, a new overall comprehensive plan remains to be prepared.
The 1947 plan reflects the popularity of certain post-war concepts, including urban renewal, highways and helicopters. It is a fascinating document that envisions a different kind of St. Louis.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- The Metropolitan Community
- Population
- Land Use Zoning
- Housing
- Street and Traffic Ways
- Public Recreation Facilities
- Mass Transportation
- Air Transportation
- The Central Business District
- Carrying Out the Comprehensive Plan
- City Plan Accomplishments 1916-1947
- Appendix
- List of Plates (Maps and Drawings)