Downtown Vision and Action Plan Consultant Services

The issuing agency is seeking a creative consultant to develop a Downtown Vision and Action Plan to guide the physical and cultural development and revitalization efforts within a roughly 40-block area. The project requires the selected partner to review and address the themes and barriers identified in the agency's Strategic Plan while engaging the community and stakeholders to build a unified, collaborative vision. The agency needs to identify catalytic projects, redevelopment opportunities, and strategic investments that will elevate the downtown identity, economic competitiveness, and urban experience over the long term. The scope of work covers introducing innovative, forward-thinking strategies and national or international industry best practices to position the downtown to capitalize on its unique assets. The selected consultant must anticipate challenges to create an adaptable downtown and develop an actionable implementation strategy with clear priorities, measurable goals, and progress-tracking tools. Additionally, the agency requires a financial strategy for prioritized projects, including capital cost estimates and a diversified funding strategy leveraging grants, public-private partnerships, and municipal funds. The agency demands the use of design best practices to create comprehensive visual tools, such as infographics, maps, pictures, and charts, to aid in information sharing and decision-making. The final deliverables must include maps, visual aids, and an engaging public-facing summary, such as a brief illustrated handout or a short video, to convey the vision and show implementation locations. Bidders must be onshore organizations based in the United States of America. The performance of the requested work will take place offsite. Bidders must submit their proposals digitally via email or through the designated online portal. The agency is currently looking for proposals to determine the budget and has not disclosed a specific funding limit. No key dates or specific evaluation criteria are provided in the sourcing details.