Description
The City of Wilmington seeks qualified firms to provide urban‑design consulting for its Downtown Master Planning effort. The work is divided into three phases—Assess, Roadmap, and Adopt—covering data analysis, community engagement, visioning, regulatory review, design‑strategy development, streetscape standards, form‑based code, and final implementation documents for two primary study areas (Northern Riverfront District and the Chestnut Street site) with optional add‑alternates for other city‑owned parcels. The City will evaluate qualifications, interview top candidates, and negotiate a contract; no price is disclosed, but any award above $90,000 requires City‑Council approval. Submissions must be delivered both electronically and in hard‑copy by July 13, 2026, and must acknowledge receipt of the addenda.
• Provide comprehensive urban‑design frameworks, streetscape and design‑standard recommendations, and adoption‑ready documents.
• Conduct community outreach, visioning workshops, and regulatory analysis to ensure designs align with the Greater Downtown Plan.
• Optionally expand scope to additional city‑owned sites or commercial districts, subject to the firm’s capacity.