Description
The City of Wilmington is seeking a qualified consulting firm to provide market‑feasibility studies, economic‑analysis, and related planning services to support a downtown master plan. The work is organized into three phases: (1) baseline assessment and strategic direction, (2) development of a detailed roadmap—including parking, amenity, incentive, and fiscal impact analyses—and (3) adoption‑ready documentation for the city council. The consultant will work closely with city staff and other selected planners to deliver data‑driven recommendations for two key study areas: the Northern Riverfront District and the former City Administrative Complex on Chestnut Street.
• Conduct market‑feasibility analyses for residential, office, retail, and hospitality uses, including activation thresholds and use‑specific fact sheets.
• Produce parking studies, amenity/toolkit recommendations, cost‑ing frameworks, and economic‑impact models (NPV, IRR, pay‑back).
• Deliver an implementation roadmap with quick‑wins, medium‑term actions, and long‑term strategies, plus supporting council briefing materials.
• Coordinate with companion consultants on placemaking and urban design to ensure an integrated master‑plan package.