Specifications include, but are not limited to: The City is seeking assistance designing and standing up an independent and external entity (“the Entity”) with the ability to work in partnership with communities, nonprofits, developers, and other stakeholders to make catalytic investments in neighborhoods that will drive economic growth. The entity purpose will be to preserve each neighborhood’s unique identity by increasing control of development, stabilizing housing and commercial spaces to reduce gentrification and resident displacement. In order to accomplish this goal, the Entity needs the ability to efficiently acquire and dispose of real estate, as well as making complementary investments in small businesses and community infrastructure that supports the City vision for growth while protecting the community’s unique makeup.