Request for Proposals for Deaverview Master Plan

The City of Asheville is seeking a qualified planning/architectural firm to develop a comprehensive Master Plan for the 58‑plus‑acre Deaverview neighborhood, which includes City‑owned and HACA‑owned parcels. The plan must address mixed‑income housing (minimum 340 units), educational facilities for PEAK Academy, public amenities, infrastructure, and detailed financial and market feasibility analyses. The contractor will work closely with City staff, the Housing Authority of the City of Asheville, and PEAK Academy, delivering conceptual designs, a draft plan for stakeholder sign‑off, and a final plan for adoption by the City Council and partner boards. The contract is expected to run for 18 months from award. • Scope includes housing strategy, site‑constraints analysis, market feasibility, financial roadmap, community engagement, sustainability, and infrastructure concepts. • Required deliverables: concept renderings, draft Master Plan, final Master Plan, and supporting technical reports. • The solicitation mandates compliance with federal CDBG‑DR requirements, data ownership provisions, and a non‑editable PDF submission ≤ 50 pages by July 17, 2026.