Consulting Services for Economic Revitalization Strategy – Downtown Richmond & Macdonald Avenue

The City of Richmond seeks a qualified consulting firm to develop a comprehensive, community‑driven Economic Revitalization Strategy for Downtown Richmond and the Macdonald Avenue corridor. The effort will synthesize existing planning data, engage stakeholders, analyze market and housing conditions, evaluate policy tools (e.g., vacancy tax), produce 3‑D visualizations, and deliver actionable implementation guidance with measurable performance metrics over a two‑year period. • Conduct a full inventory of existing assets, conditions, and opportunities in the target districts. • Design and execute an extensive community‑engagement program (town halls, focus groups, bilingual outreach, online surveys). • Produce market, economic, and policy analyses, including feasibility studies, housing unit targets, and vacancy‑tax assessments. • Develop a strategic framework with design guidelines, 3‑D visualizations, implementation toolkits, and presentation support for City officials.