The City of Lake Wales and the Lake Wales CRA require professional consulting and planning services to assist with the research, preparation, submission and adoption of a revised Community Redevelopment Plan pursuant to Chapter 163, Florida Statute. We are seeking a person or firm experienced in the preparation, implementation, and stakeholder participation in the process of developing a redevelopment plan.
Our goal is to review and update the Lake Wales Redevelopment Plan (last amended in June 2007) to address all aspects of development within the CRA area, including: densities and intensities, vacant land analysis and recommended uses, housing and economic analysis, code enforcement, recommendation of catalyst redevelopment projects, transportation corridor analysis and recommended improvements, parking review and parking facilities to meet the future needs, public uses and open space, and gateway enhancements.
Task orders will include:
- Assessment of existing plan to include degree to which objectives have been achieved (success and shortcomings); and changes in state statue, if applicable.
- Public Involvement Plan / Community Participation Events
- Development of a Visions and Goals, Objectives and Policies to support the elimination of blight and redevelopment during a planning timeframe ending in 2028.
- Community Redevelopment Plan development with supporting documents to include maps and graphics.
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