The City of Conyers, Georgia is updating its Livable Centers Initiative (LCI) Plan for the physical development and redevelopment of Olde Town Conyers. The selected consultant will be responsible for managing and executing the project, including implementing quality community engagement, communicating with staff, and producing the required final documents. The project includes tasks such as existing conditions assessment, market analysis, public engagement, plan development, and project deliverables. The consultant should have expertise in current and future land use planning, ordinance drafting, economic development, place making, demography, emerging trends, community visioning, and public engagement.
• The project aims to evaluate and connect downtown Conyers' assets and places, create a plan for safer and more efficient circulation, and envision opportunities for green infrastructure.
• The consultant will conduct a thorough review and assessment of existing conditions, prepare a market analysis, develop a local planning outreach process, and compile the results into a final study/plan document.
• The project has a budget of $200,000, with the Atlanta Regional Commission providing $160,000 and the City of Conyers providing $40,000.
• The project is expected to be completed by July 9, 2027, with the final study documents submitted to the Atlanta Regional Commission and invoicing complete by October 31, 2027.