Request Category Code: 906-57 Land Devel/Planning Arch, Planning/Land Use, 925-61 Land Devel/Planning/Engineer
Description: This request for proposals (RFP) is issued by the City of Fitchburg for the purpose of securing a qualified planning or design firm to develop a neighborhood plan for the approximately 280-acre future South Stoner Prairie Neighborhood. The plan development will include research and site analysis related to economic development positioning, residential capabilities, and market considerations. The plan development process will include landowner and stakeholder interviews, intergovernmental coordination, and public involvement. The plan will include a synthesis of the information and public involvement into multiple land use alternatives and the development of goals and strategies to implement the plan. The plan will be considered for adoption as part of Appendix A of the City's Comprehensive Plan. Located in the western portion of the City of Fitchburg, this neighborhood is located south of the existing urban service area. The purpose of this plan is to create a neighborhood plan and development strategy to meet City of Fitchburg land use needs and position the City to submit applications for USA amendments to CARPC and the Wisconsin DNR to accommodate growth. The goals of the neighborhood plans are to develop balanced neighborhoods that will integrate compatible land uses, provide economic opportunities, and increase the municipal tax base, while balancing transportation and service needs, minimizing environmental impacts, and recognizing the variety of concerns and issues that may arise from the planning process. This plan is necessary to evaluate the expansion of the central urban service area (CUSA). The Plan is to be used to determine which areas of the South Stoner Prairie Future Urban Development Area (FUDA) are suitable for urban expansion. The City of Fitchburg is working closely with the Capital Area Regional Planning Commission (CARPC) on a pilot process to better integrate neighborhood planning and urban service area amendments. As such, this plan is expected to also be used as the application(s) for urban service area amendments. The goal of this project is to create a neighborhood plan that will guide future development. As such the plan should be thorough enough in the background data, evaluation, analysis, and recommendations that if a developer proposes a project that reflects the plan, it should be able to be approved and built with minimal changes.
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