Description
The City of Milton is seeking a consultant to provide professional support in the review of development proposals, with a focus on building architecture, site layout, and overall design quality. The selected consultant will work closely with Community Development staff and coordinate with the Design Review Board to ensure consistency with adopted design guidelines and community character. Responsibilities include evaluating architectural elements, recommending design improvements, and promoting best practices in site planning, placemaking, and project integration. The consultant should have experience in architecture, urban design, landscape architecture, and planning, as well as familiarity with context-sensitive design, community character preservation, and high-quality architectural design.
Some key points to consider:
• The City of Milton places a strong emphasis on high-quality design, rural heritage, and thoughtful community integration.
• The consultant will serve as both a technical reviewer and design advisor, evaluating development applications and advising boards and commissions.
• The consultant should be proficient in design and visualization software, such as Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, AutoCAD, BlueBeam, and GIS.
• The consultant will be required to collaborate across departments to integrate architectural quality into zoning, planning, site development, and capital projects.
• The City of Milton has a number of planning documents that guide development, including the 2021-2025 Strategic Plan, 2040 Comprehensive Plan, 2025 Arnold Mill Small Area Plan, and 2025 Deerfield Implementation Plan.