The development priorities for RHA include, but are not limited to, the following items (not presented in order): 1. Provision of senior housing is a priority of the Halifax Parcel. RHA is planning to convert an existing elderly public housing community using the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) and RAD/Section 18 blend programs. RHA seeks to use the Halifax Parcel as a replacement housing option. The Respondent must include descriptions of the desired mix of uses, including the targeted mix of affordable units (including affordability levels), the mix of incomes, and the integration of each. RHA expects to select developer partners that are experienced with layered mixed-income financing. Preference for execution options that do not rely on LIHTCs. 2. Project design and construction methods focused on modular construction, prefabrication, panelized construction, and hybrid prefabrication. 3. Urban design should prioritize walkability, shared spaces, and should align in the vision outlined in the RHA Strategic Plan and Development Priorities described herein. 4. The development should incorporate space for integration and delivery of resident-centered services and programming. 5. Feature high quality, context sensitive architectural design that is respectful to the surrounding neighborhood. A selected developer partner will be expected to utilize design principles that are compatible with the neighborhood and community surrounding the site(s) and create designs that are appealing and architecturally attractive. Design of affordable and market rate units must be indistinguishable...
