Real Property Housing Development Services

The Vendor is required to provide to identify the most qualified developer to redevelop city-owned property and thereby achieve the highest and best use of the currently vacant land.
- Development objectives and parameters
1. Project size and scale
•    Proposed developments may include up to the maximum allowable number of units consistent with land use policies. 
•    If rezoning is required, the proposal should reflect this as the selected developer will be responsible for obtaining the necessary approvals. 
•    The city is specifically seeking proposals that maximize the potential of the property with high-quality high and high density style topologies.
2. Unit size
•    Applicants must justify the proposed unit sizes and their alignment with target households. 
•    For multi-family development proposals, targeting a general population (i.e., non-special populations) preference will be given to developments that include a larger proportion of family-size units (3+ bedrooms).
3. Affordability requirements
•    The city will consider proposals for mixed-income or affordable housing developments.
4. Sustainable building practices
•    Emphasizing energy-efficient designs, low-impact development, and environmentally friendly construction practices.
5. Green building and energy efficiency requirements
•    All developments must comply with energy star standards set forth by the environmental protection agency, or a comparable certification program. 
•    Developments are encouraged to incorporate green building techniques including but not limited to the following areas:
o    Sustainable site planning;
o    Safeguarding water quality and water efficiency;
o    Use of energy efficient appliances and equipment; and
o    Conservation of materials and resources.
6. On-site amenities (if applicable)
•    Include resident amenities within the development to improve the quality of life of future residents of the proposed housing development and the surround neighborhood.
- Proposal packages are limited to 50 pages (i.e. 25 double-sided pages).
- Please adhere to the following requirements in preparing and letters of interest:
•    Utilize a minimum font size of 12-point and maintain margins of 1” on all four sides.
•    Page numbers must be centered at the bottom of each page.
•    Use 8½” x 11” paper only (11” x 17” fold-out pages are acceptable).