Description
The City of Wilmington is seeking qualified firms to develop a comprehensive downtown master plan focused on placemaking and public‑realm improvements. The effort is divided into three inter‑related phases: baseline assessment and visioning, creation of a strategic roadmap, and preparation of adoption‑ready documents (design standards, form‑based code, incentive toolkit). The work will cover two primary study sites—the Northern Riverfront District and the former City Administrative Complex on Chestnut Street—plus optional add‑alternates for other city‑owned parcels. The contract will be negotiated after the qualification stage and will likely require Council approval if the fee exceeds $90,000.
• Deliver a phased master‑plan that includes visioning workshops, SWOT analysis, interim activation concepts, and long‑term design guidelines.
• Produce a “playbook” of design standards, covenants, form‑based code elements, and an economic‑incentive toolkit for developers.
• Coordinate with City planning, engineering, and community stakeholders; provide all final deliverables as City property and support adoption by the City Council.