Equitable Development Initiative Strategic Planning

The City of Seattle is seeking a consultant to lead a strategic planning process for the Equitable Development Initiative (EDI) program. The consultant will help refine the program's mission, vision, and values while aligning them with updated goals, strategies, and implementation tools. The scope of work includes facilitating a values-aligned planning process, engaging internal and external stakeholders, centering the voices of community-based organizations and trusted leaders, and developing a refreshed EDI Strategic Plan. The plan should include short and long-term strategies, clear goals, and measurable outcomes rooted in community-defined priorities. The consultant will also provide recommendations for internal capacity building, policy/practice/protocol improvements, and City alignment strategies. • Key objectives of the EDI program include preventing displacement, advancing economic mobility and opportunity, and promoting transportation mobility and connectivity. • The consultant will work with City staff, the EDI Advisory Board, and community partners to co-create an actionable roadmap that aligns with EDI's mission, vision, values, and operational priorities. • The final deliverable will be a strategic plan that reflects the community's vision, goals, and themes, and includes a clear implementation roadmap with timelines, milestones, and responsible parties.