CITY OF HELENA, MT
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)
TO HIRE A CONSULTANT TO/FOR
RAILROAD DISTRICT NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN
I. Project overview
The City of Helena is requesting proposals from experienced planning consultants with a demonstrated track record of innovative and inclusive public engagement as well as providing data-based methodologies for a neighborhood level planning initiative. The project is to create a neighborhood level plan for the city’s historic 6th Ward Railroad District that will generally follow the area outlined by the URD as well as some adjacent blocks. The neighborhood plan is to be adopted as addendum to the 2019 Growth Policy. The aim of the project is to create a vibrant, dynamic neighborhood center within the context of a larger residential neighborhood and to eliminate impediments to development while still ensuring quality developments.
The 6th Ward Railroad District and surrounding areas feature a mix of dense commercial, residential, and industrial uses. The ar
The City of South Portland, Maine is seeking proposals from qualified and experienced consultant teams to prepare the City’s updated Comp Plan. The RFP is available on the City's website. The selected consultant will work with City staff; the Comprehensive Plan Committee (CPC); other committees, boards, and commissions; the City Council; and the public, to update the 2012 Comprehensive Plan. The Planning Division and CPC have completed a “scoping phase” for the planning effort, where focus topics and issues were identified with the community. Please visit the City's Comp Plan update website for more information: southportland2040.com.
The City is now seeking a consultant team to advance the project, and oversee the next four phases: building a detailed community understanding; conducting engagement to set a clear vision and set of goals; exploring alternatives for future growth, resulting in a preferred path; and drafting the Comp Plan update. The community is seekin