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SCOPE OF SERVICES ▶▶Submitting funding/financing applications to source tax credit equity, EB-5 financing, NMTC allocation, hard debt of other capital options ▶▶Providing an overview of the closing process including requirements of key stakeholders, banks and other funders Next Street’s focus is on financing projects that meet the needs of the local community. The funding and financing strategies will complement broader community and economic initiatives that meet the needs of local businesses, anchor institutions, and community residents. Potential Optional Deliverables • Financing/incentive development strategy • Revenue generation plan • Tax restructuring/incentive plan 4. MARKETING AND PLACEMAKING STRATEGIES The AKRF team understands that major elements of downtown Albany’s success will be a creative and effective marketing and placemaking effort. Our team collectively has broad national experience in developing these strategies for urban areas and major development projects. We will provide the CAC with highly effective and implementable marketing and branding plans and placemaking strategies. In addition, we will be able to draw upon CHA’s previous experience from developing way finding and signage plan for parts of the downtown area. Potential Optional Deliverables • Way finding and signage plan • Comprehensive marketing and branding plan 5. QUALITY OF LIFE AND INFRASTRUCTURE INITIATIVES Our team has deep experience and knowledge of best practices for quality of life and infrastructure initiative important to urban areas. Utilizing our collective experience and based on the findings, recommendations, and stakeholder/community input drawn from Tasks A – D, the AKRF team will develop strategies relating to: • Parks/open space • Entertainment • Cultural activities and facilities • Parking recommendations/initiatives • Performance Reporting System/metrics City Activators and CHA’s experience will be particularly helpful to the team for the following activities: City Activators Inc. Cultural Events and Public Space Activation Recommendations • Live activities geared toward potential users that occur at various times of day and in all seasons of the year. Components may include: entertainment, sports, cultural events, retail promotions, community gatherings, recreational activities, fairs, festivals, and markets. • Site-specific visual arts projects that may include: permanent pieces, temporary installations, functional art, art studios, pop-up galleries, art event, and art festivals. Proposal For Capitalize Albany Corporation RFP for Building a Tactical Revitalization Plan for Downtown Albany, NY 27
SCOPE OF SERVICES • One or more original signature celebrations unique to the location that work to establish or reinforce its identity. • Propose interim events (and locations) to occur pre-construction for the purpose of promoting the project. • Permanent and temporary attractions (and locations) such as carousels, playgrounds, street vendors, cafes and “Pop Up” events. • Present all programming ideas in an annual activation plan illustrated with precedent images and sketches. Site Design & Infrastructure: • Coordinate with the AKRF team and identify appropriate locations for activation. • Recommend “placemaking” enhancements such as temporary street furniture, plantings, banners, kiosks, umbrellas, etc. • Identify infrastructure elements required to support the activation plan and coordinate positions of the infrastructure components with the AKRF team. • Identify potential rental venues. • Recommend uses for existing on-site structures. • Inform the team with information related to proposed uses such as audience flow, crowd control, loading zones, and security lighting. CHA: • CHA will support preparation of the implementation plan by focusing on infrastructure and transportation improvements related to development opportunities. We will outline the need for expanded or upgraded infrastructure along with order of magnitude costs. • Techniques to manage traffic and congestion while maintaining a pedestrian-friendly environment will be outlined. Smart Growth techniques to reduce car and truck traffic and take advantage of intermodal opportunities will also be identified. Potential Optional Deliverables • Parking strategic plan • Park/open space/streetscape plans • Entertainment and cultural program • Competing business areas DELIVERABLES: ▷▷ Summary of applicable best practices ▷▷ Implementation Plan (including funding strategies, partnerships, and timeframes/schedule) ▷▷ Performance Reporting System/metrics ▷ ▷ Potential Optional Deliverables: Implementation guide (standalone editable document) 28 Proposal For Capitalize Albany Corporation RFP for Building a Tactical Revitalization Plan for Downtown Albany, NY
Page 1 and 2: REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS Building
Page 5: TABLE OF CONTENTS Letter of Submitt
Page 8 and 9: OUR UNDERSTANDING AND GOALS FOR THE
Page 10 and 11: PROJECT APPROACH AND METHODOLOGY CO
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Page 14 and 15: SCOPE OF SERVICES TASK A: EXISTING
Page 16 and 17: SCOPE OF SERVICES Building Block #3
Page 18 and 19: SCOPE OF SERVICES • Identify best
Page 20 and 21: SCOPE OF SERVICES TASK B: STAKEHOLD
Page 22 and 23: SCOPE OF SERVICES a crowdsourcing c
Page 24 and 25: SCOPE OF SERVICES TASK C: VISION AN
Page 26 and 27: SCOPE OF SERVICES 3. ADVISORY WORKI
Page 28 and 29: SCOPE OF SERVICES D. Submit Project
Page 30 and 31: SCOPE OF SERVICES • Linkages to a
Page 34 and 35: SCOPE OF SERVICES TASK F: WOW FACTO
Page 36 and 37: TEAM OVERVIEW The AKRF Team has add
Page 38 and 39: Proposal For Capitalize Albany Corp
Page 40 and 41: FIRM DESCRIPTION l A RANGE OF EXPER
Page 42 and 43: Wheeling Heritage Port l Wheeling,
Page 44 and 45: Ithaca Commons Town Center l Ithaca
Page 46 and 47: Sunbury Riverfront Park l Sunbury,
Page 48 and 49: Wilkes-Barre River Common l Wilkes-
Page 50 and 51: Charleston Waterfront Park l Charle
Page 52 and 53: Phyllis W. Smale Riverfront Park l
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Page 66 and 67: Firm Introduction Introduction Esta
Page 68 and 69: Peter M. Conway, RLA, ASLA Principa
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Page 74 and 75: References The following references
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BROOKSIE HUGHES Event Producer Broo
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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 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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