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SCOPE OF SERVICES TASK A: EXISTING CONDITIONS ANALYSIS Our Task A work provides the baseline and foundation for moving forward, including: previous studies review, data gathering and interviews with business leaders and industry experts, analysis of land use and potential development sites, community character and linkages to surrounding districts, general mobility issues and stakeholder outreach. Key tasks in Task A include: 1. Orientation 2. Review Existing Reports 3. Assess Existing Conditions 4. Summary of Opportunities and Challenges 1. ORIENTATION The project will start with a kick-off meeting where we will meet with the Capitalize Albany Corporation to review our proposed planning process which will include these activities: • Confirm the overall goals and expectations for the project • Establish client, stakeholder relationships, and communication protocols • Meeting and deliverable schedule • Study area tour(s) with CAC representatives • Make site visits with the relevant parties to identify opportunities and constraints for activation (e.g., open space, traffic patterns, security issues, private/public, etc.) • Secure base maps of study area • Obtain reports and studies (identified in RFP) 2. REVIEW EXISTING REPORTS The team will review the existing plans and studies identified in the RFP (i.e., the Capitalize Albany, Albany 2030 Comprehensive Plan and the other agency and neighborhood studies). We will review these reports and studies from the perspective of extracting the major opportunities as well as noting any major issues and/or concerns that we should be mindful of in preparing the vision and implementation plan (Tasks C and E). 3. ASSESS EXISTING CONDITIONS This activity involves an initial review and analysis of existing conditions and market drivers identified in the RFP that includes: Proposal For Capitalize Albany Corporation RFP for Building a Tactical Revitalization Plan for Downtown Albany, NY 9
SCOPE OF SERVICES 1. Economic and Market Analysis 2. Land Use & Ownership, Existing and Underutilized Sites 3. Existing Infrastructure/Transportation/Parking 4. Current Fiscal Situation of Downtown Albany 5. Existing Branding & Marketing Programs 6. Quality of Life Factors A. Economic and Market Analysis The economic and market analysis is the foundation for developing a credible and actionable redevelopment plan for Downtown Albany. AKRF will conduct the economic and market analysis that will provide the economic reality framework for vision and goals that will be developed in Task C. The activity will proceed concurrently with the other existing condition analyses being conducted by other team members. Economic Analysis The economic analysis is the foundation for developing a credible and actionable redevelopment strategy for Downtown Albany. AKRF and Halcyon will evaluate the economic conditions and trends in Albany and the surrounding area. Key economic indicators that will be evaluated include: • Unemployment rates • Housing (new construction and existing home sales) • Income growth • Major existing employers Halcyon and the AKRF Team will also expand upon the following building blocks that will inform creating an effective economic development approach. They are intended to produce definitive knowledge enhancement and public/community relationships for Albany’s future economic development. Building Block #1—Identify External Enterprise Drivers External forces that impact Albany businesses: • Regional Trends—Growth patterns; recent Corporate Locations • Corporate Wish Lists Evaluation—Location factors and demographic opportunities • Supply Chain Future Drivers • Workforce Pipeline—Training linkages and cost Building Block #2—Identify Internal Enterprise Drivers Looking more closely at the factors which drive enterprises, we will also assemble data points on: • Perceptions of Quality of Life (QOL), retail, and housing stock • Aging Facilities—Key building obsolescence • Workforce • Lack of “Centers of Excellence”—Demarked Magnet/ Training Schools • Co-Locational forces—Data centers 10 Proposal For Capitalize Albany Corporation RFP for Building a Tactical Revitalization Plan for Downtown Albany, NY
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Page 36 and 37: TEAM OVERVIEW The AKRF Team has add
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Page 40 and 41: FIRM DESCRIPTION l A RANGE OF EXPER
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Laura Marett, ASLA l Associate Land
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Firm Introduction Introduction Esta
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Peter M. Conway, RLA, ASLA Principa
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Corning Preserve Waterfront Revital
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Hudson River Way Pedestrian Bridge
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References The following references
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in attracting positive press and co
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CITYCENTER DC LOCATION Downtown Was
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KARIN BACON RESUME Specializing in
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including the WTC memorial plaza in
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management structure and provided o
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BROOKSIE HUGHES Event Producer Broo
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IDA, 2002,2003 - Bryant Park Holida
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ANNE MARIE CORBALIS Senior Media/Pu
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AKRF REFERENCES QUINCY CENTER ECONO
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References: Garland Strategic Plan,
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REFERENCES 1‐ Public Relations an
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REFERENCES CITYACTIVATORS INC. Proj
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ESTIMATED FEES Our fees and expense
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TITLE Proposal for the Town of Rive
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