Housing Forward Cities - Missing Middle Project

The Metropolitan Council is seeking a consultant to lead the “Housing Forward Cities” coalition and deliver a suite of technical tools, a Pattern Book of mid‑density housing designs, and advisory reports on zoning, land‑use, and building‑code reforms for member cities across the Twin Cities region. The effort will involve coalition coordination, development of design resources, and policy‑level technical assistance to advance missing‑middle housing options. • Provide strategic leadership and coordination for a multi‑city “Housing Forward Cities” coalition. • Create technical toolsets and a free “Pattern Book” of housing designs owned by the Council. • Conduct zoning, land‑use, and building‑code reviews and deliver advisory reports recommending best‑practice reforms. • Deliver deliverables by the contract period without disclosed budget, requiring strong urban‑planning, design, and stakeholder‑management expertise.