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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Stephane Phifer, Director of Sustainability and Urban Planning
DATE: January 18, 2018
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Authorizing a Professional Service Contract with Schoppe Design Associates, Inc. for planning consulting services for the Route 59 Corridor Comprehensive Plan Update. (Schoppe Design Associates, Inc. - 18-0050 / KDWK-17.169-COMP - AM - WARD 10)
PURPOSE:
The Consultant, Schoppe Design Associates, Inc., is requesting approval of a Professional Service Contract with Schoppe Design Associates, Inc. for Design Engineering for a Comprehensive Plan update for the Route 59 Corridor. The details of the proposal include the preparation of the Comprehensive Plan Update for a fee of $55,000 plus reimbursable expenses and travel for said services.
BACKGROUND:
The proximity of the study area to both the Route 59 and Station Boulevard multi-modal transportation corridors provides unique opportunities to expand and maximize successful development to take advantage of the forward-thinking vision for this region of the City characterized by multi-modal transportation and transit oriented developments. The area is located at east of Commons Drive, west of Route 59, north of Montgomery Road and south of the Burlington Northern railroad tracks Given the changing nature of commercial buying habits, coupled with the advancement of multi-modal transportation initiatives in the Route 59 corridor, a re-evaluation of the land uses and related elements of the corridor study area is timely and merited.
DISCUSSION:
The proposed professional services contract would facilitate a comprehensive understanding of the land uses, the market trends, and ultimately the creation of the comprehensive plan update. Schoppe Design Associates, Inc. will provide current and substantiated information necessary to develop this region. Schoppe Design Associates has been part of the ongoing long range planning in the corridor, starting with the Station Boulevard ...
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