Planning Services

The City of Tucson has awarded a contract to The Planning Center for planning services. The contract includes a wide range of services such as land use planning, urban design, zoning, and historic preservation. The Planning Center has experience working with the City of Tucson and has provided similar services in the past. The contract has a term of 6 years and includes an option for renewal. The contract value is estimated to be around $1 million per year, based on the hourly rates provided by The Planning Center. The key services included in the contract are: • Land use planning: The Planning Center will provide land use planning services to the City of Tucson, including the preparation of planned area developments (PADs), zoning ordinances, and land use regulations. • Urban design: The Planning Center will provide urban design services, including the preparation of streetscape designs, park designs, and public space designs. • Zoning: The Planning Center will provide zoning services, including the preparation of zoning ordinances and zoning maps. • Historic preservation: The Planning Center will provide historic preservation services, including the preparation of historic district plans, historic landmark nominations, and historic tax credit applications. The contract also includes a number of other services, such as community outreach, public participation, and project management. Some of the key benefits of this contract include: • The Planning Center's experience and expertise in providing planning services to the City of Tucson. • The contract's flexibility, which allows the City to request a wide range of services as needed. • The contract's competitive pricing, which is based on hourly rates that are lower than those of other similar contracts. Overall, this contract provides the City of Tucson with a comprehensive range of planning services, and allows the City to work with a experienced and qualified vendor.