Description
The City of Wilmington is seeking qualified urban‑design firms to deliver a comprehensive downtown master‑planning effort, focused on two primary study areas (Northern Riverfront District and the Chestnut Street site) with optional add‑alternates for additional parcels. The work is organized into three phases—Assess, Roadmap, and Adopt—covering baseline analysis, community visioning, regulatory review, design‑strategy development, streetscape standards, form‑based code creation, and final adoption documents for City Council. Firms must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) by July 13, 2026, demonstrating relevant experience, team qualifications, capacity, and a commitment to minority‑ and women‑owned business participation.
• Phase 1: Data gathering, SWOT analysis, visioning workshops, regulatory review, and initial urban‑design framework.
• Phase 2: Detailed design standards, streetscape recommendations, mapping, and illustrative renderings.
• Phase 3: Final implementation documents (regulating plan, form‑based code, streetscape standards) for council adoption.
• Optional add‑alternates allow firms to propose work on other city‑owned parcels or broader downtown districts, expanding the scope if desired.