During the 2024 Mayor’s Celebration of Businesses Luncheon, Mayor Tishaura O. Jones announced a goal for the City of St. Louis to develop 5,000 affordable housing units by 2030. She highlighted the importance of housing for raising families, creating memories, and building wealth. According to the City of St. Louis, she stated that “The ability to acquire and hold affordable housing is crucial to economic justice,” linking the shortage of affordable housing to the city’s ongoing issues.