Carolina North Master Planning

One-Two SentencesThe University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH) issoliciting submittals from qualified, multidisciplinaryDesign Teams to plan, design, and support construction forthe development of Carolina North, a mixed-use campus.Carolina North represents an opportunity to create a vibrantnew campus district that supports the University'slong-term research, academic and enrollment growthinitiatives, enhances existing community amenities, anddelivers a world-class mixed-use environment that includesexceptional public spaces and an invitingretail/entertainment district. This scope of work willdeliver the land use and infrastructure master plans thatwill guide the implementation of Carolina North.UNC-CH anticipates conducting a search for selecting aDevelopment Partner through a separate RFP who will lead anddeliver the mixed-use component of Carolina North through apublic-private partnership (P3). Accordingly, the successfulDesign Team will work collaboratively with both theUniversity and the Development Partner in the masterplanning of Carolina North, including creating a cohesiveand activated land use plan, with integrated and coordinatedinfrastructure, amenities, multi-modal circulation andparking.It is anticipated that this project scope may continue forseveral years as Carolina North is delivered in phases.While the majority of the work will occur following theselection of the Development Partner, it is proposed thatthe Design Team undertake an initial strategic scope of workin advance of that selection.A mandatory pre-submission meeting will be held via Zoom onFebruary 23rd at 2:00pm. https://unc.zoom.us/j/99397382997.This meeting will provide an opportunity to ask questions ofUniversity staff and representatives.****A mandatory pre-submittal meeting was held on February 23,2026 for the Campus & Mixed Use, and associatedInfrastructure, Master Planning RFQ. For those firms locatedin the Northeast, and where there was a declared State ofEmergency due to the blizzard at the time of thepre-submittal meeting, an allowance will be afforded ifparticipants were unable to join the pre-submittal meeting.A request for such an allowance must be emailed tocarolinanorthplanning@unc.edu prior to the deadline forsubmittal on March 20, 2026.****Please visit the UNC website for additional informationconcerning the project as well as the full submissionrequirements. It is the responsibility of each respondentto examine the entire RFQ, seek clarification in writing,and review its submittal for accuracy before submitting thedocument.