New Haven Opengov #2027-RFQ-393

Consulting Services for Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and Map Reform – City of New Haven

The City of New Haven, through its City Plan Department, is seeking a multi-disciplinary consultant team to lead a comprehensive reform of the city's Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map, in alignment with the Vision 2034 Comprehensive Plan. - Government Buyer: - City of New Haven, City Plan Department (Bureau of Purchases, Department of Finance) - Scope of Work: - Comprehensive review and modernization of the Zoning Ordinance and Map - Project management and administration - Community engagement and public outreach - Evaluation of the current ordinance and development of a reform framework - Drafting a new zoning ordinance and map - Legal review, technical and data analysis, and development of visualizations and communication materials - Key Focus Areas: - Housing opportunity and stability - Displacement prevention - Economic development - Climate resiliency and environmental protection - Promotion of walkable, mixed-use, and transit-oriented development - Expansion of housing supply and support for modern industries - Legal consistency and simplification of regulations - Notable Requirements: - Demonstrated experience with municipal zoning projects - Cultural competence and equity focus - Technical and data analysis skills - Familiarity with New Haven's context - No specific OEMs or product vendors are mentioned; this is a professional services solicitation - Cost is not an evaluation factor at this stage; selection is based on qualifications and experience - Period of performance: Initial one-year contract with two optional one-year renewals, at the City's discretion

Description

The City of New Haven, through the City Plan Department, is seeking proposals from a multi-disciplinary Consultant Team to review and reform the city's Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map. The project aims to align the zoning ordinance with the Vision 2034 Comprehensive Plan, focusing on housing opportunity and stability, displacement prevention, economic development, and climate resiliency. The reform will modernize and simplify the ordinance, promote walkable and transit-oriented development, protect neighborhoods, support modern industries, and enhance environmental resilience. The scope includes project management, community engagement, evaluation and framework development, and drafting the new ordinance and map.

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