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Request for Proposals <br />2017 Downtown Redevelopment Project Page 3 of 7 <br />-------------------------- <br />Development consistent with the approved land use guidance included in the <br />Comprehensive Plan and the Mississippi Connections Plan. <br />■ High density, mixed use, market rate residential development as the most predominant land <br />use. The proposed development shall also target a specific group such as artists or <br />entrepreneurs. <br />■ The inclusion of an Innovation Center or Collaborative Workspace designed for the needs <br />of growing small businesses and entrepreneurs complete with an executive conference room. <br />■ Pedestrian oriented retail and service use space on ground level adjacent to fronting Main <br />Street. <br />■ Structured above and below ground parking to address the increased parking needs resulting <br />from the development. The parking areas used for development must be accounted for <br />within the new development. <br />■ Innovative shared parking facilities/arrangements within and/or beyond the boundaries of <br />the development site. <br />■ High-quality, public or quasi -public greenspace at ground level or on the rooftop. <br />■ Work with existing businesses on possible relocation options, to include multiple phasing of <br />the project to accommodate relocation if needed <br />■ Pedestrian corridor improving access to the core downtown area from Trunk Highway 10. <br />■ An enhanced pedestrian environment along Main Street corridor. <br />■ Innovative project elements that enhance the long-term environmental sustainability of the <br />development. Applicants are encouraged to propose LEED Certified Building Concepts. <br />■ Indoor family -friendly amenities such as a pool, or playground, and multi -bedroom units. <br />Environmental <br />Specific testing will be needed when development plans are formulated. <br />Eligible applicants <br />Applicants may be either for-profit or non-profit developers and may include a partnership. <br />Applicants must have a proven record of delivering projects and at least 10 years of professional <br />experience, demonstrated success in managing redevelopment projects, demonstrated ability to <br />collaborate and partner with local stakeholders, and the ability to obtain sufficient financing. <br />The selected developer should have a history and reputation for developing well-designed, well- <br />managed, safe, market rate rental and ownership. <br />Selection Criteria <br />■ Quality and completeness of proposal. <br />N:\Public Bodies\Agenda Packets\11-06-2017\x10.2 at2 2017 RFP For High Density -Mixed Use Residential Downtown <br />ER v3 (Final).doc <br />