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There is currently a national housing crisis with more demand than the market can meet. With materials shortages and rising interest rates the lack of affordable housing has become a major hurdle for most citizens. Vernal City has unique economic and geographic constraints affecting our housing market. Vernal City would like to study the possible routes to easing this problem. Vernal City is currently also in the process of revitalizing the downtown area with pedestrian-welcoming spaces, additional housing options and to provide an environment for successful small businesses. Vernal City, along with numerous community partners, has developed a Downtown Plan to guide redevelopment and other efforts to accomplish these goals. Information about the Downtown Plan. In summary, this project contains a detailed study report that includes an analysis of the existing low to moderate housing conditions in Vernal City. The planning firm selected will complete with all necessary information including surveying current residents. Multiple segments of a plan will address the needs and concerns of the residents as well as any other relevant stakeholders such as Uintah Basin Association of Governments, Uintah County and the local Housing Authority. The plan will include possible solutions for homeless needs in Vernal City. The final plan needs to incorporate the feedback of city staff and provides a detailed methodology and action steps for implementation. The final scope of work and total contract price will be detailed further with city staff once the firm has been selected.