26-049-LH Pleasant Hill Urban Design Master Planning Services (05/18/2026)

The Macon-Bibb County Board of Commissioners is seeking a vendor to provide Master Planning services for the Pleasant Hill Urban Design project. The goal of the project is to create a walkable, livable, sustainable, and beautiful urban core for the Pleasant Hill neighborhood. The selected firm will work closely with city staff, the Pleasant Hill Steering Committee, and other stakeholders to develop a Master Plan that respects the unique history, culture, and heritage of the neighborhood. The plan should include design improvements to streetscapes and sidewalks, strategies for recruiting and retaining retail, commercial, and residential tenants, and proposals for inducing spontaneous and planned neighborhood events. Key aspects of the project include: • Analyzing applicable information from various documents and conducting interviews with constituent non-profit organizations, anchor institutions, neighborhood associations, and businesses • Conducting public design charrettes and incorporating findings into the development of the draft Master Plan • Developing a draft Master Plan, including a specific Implementation Strategy and Financing Strategy • Preparing and presenting the updated Plan to the County and partners • Providing final working documents in both electronic and hard copy format