Placemaking and Public Realm Services

The City of Wilmington, North Carolina, is seeking a contractor to provide placemaking and public realm services to improve its downtown environment. The agency needs to assess the current baseline of the district, establish a strategic direction, and develop an overall vision based on community priorities. This initiative aims to identify gaps in key elements required for great public spaces and to analyze existing strengths and opportunities. The scope of work requires the contractor to gather data, analyze district strengths, and identify potential incentives. The selected partner must inventory existing public spaces and amenities, evaluating assets, constraints, weaknesses, and challenges using placemaking fundamentals. Additionally, the project involves facilitating engagement sessions with decision-makers to obtain guidance on goals and working with the broader community to refine the vision for the study area. Bidders must perform all work onsite in Wilmington, North Carolina, and must be located within the United States. The agency accepts digital proposal submissions via email or through their online portal. The agency has not disclosed a specific budget and is requesting cost proposals from interested bidders to determine the financial framework.