The City of Edmond, Oklahoma, is seeking qualified planning firms to develop an updated Downtown Master Plan. The consultant will work with city staff, elected officials, residents, businesses, and other stakeholders to produce a visionary, market‑informed, implementable, and financially realistic plan that guides growth, redevelopment, housing, transportation, public realm, and financing strategies for downtown and its adjacent areas. The effort includes extensive community engagement, analysis of existing conditions (land use, economics, housing, mobility, infrastructure, historic assets), formulation of a clear vision, identification of sub‑districts, economic development and housing recommendations, public‑realm and transportation strategies, a capital‑improvement framework, and a phased implementation and funding roadmap. Submissions must be submitted electronically by February 1 2027, with questions due by January 22 2027.
• Scope covers stakeholder engagement, condition assessments, visioning, district definition, economic and housing analysis, land‑use recommendations, public‑realm and streetscape design, transportation and parking strategies, infrastructure and utility review.
• Deliverables include a comprehensive master plan document, implementation phasing, financing strategy (TIF, BID, PPP, etc.), and policy/regulatory recommendations.
• Project schedule preferred under 18 months; final submission limited to 20 pages of qualifications.
• Selection based on written qualifications, possible interviews, and negotiation; contract awarded after City Council approval.