County of Northampton Livable Landscapes Project

The County of Northampton is seeking proposals for a one-time contract to perform professional (consulting) planning services work for the preparation of a comprehensive park, recreation, and conservation plan. The plan will address organizational assessment and internal capacity, existing park and conservation system evaluation, equity, access, and community engagement, and climate resilience and sustainable landscapes. The consultant will lead a comprehensive public participation process, including the formation of a leadership committee, focus groups, public meetings, and key person interviews. The final plan will include an executive summary, narrative chapters, maps, charts, and appendices, and will provide a visionary, data-driven, and community-informed strategy for recreation, conservation, and open space management in Northampton County. Some key aspects of the job include: • Evaluating existing park, recreation, and conservation resources and identifying strategic actions to guide the County's efforts • Developing a public participation process to ensure the plan reflects community values, needs, and priorities • Conducting a comprehensive analysis of the County's park and conservation system • Providing recommendations for administration, personnel, facilities, maintenance, programs, services, and financing • Identifying sustainable funding mechanisms and potential funding sources