Specifications include, but are not limited to: The City is seeking proposals from qualified consultants with demonstrated expertise and experience to prepare a 20-year Urban Forest Master Plan. The Master Plan will: ● Ensure Overland Park's legacy of parks, open spaces, and urban forest continues into the future through community engagement and species planting recommendations; ● Recognize the urban forest as vital infrastructure and explore its link to residents' healthy, safety, and prosperity; ● Provide guidance for investing in the development & maintenance of all forestry assets, especially as Overland Park continues to grow; and ● Explore the urban forest's interdisciplinary connection to climate, environmental justice, development, place-making, and City operations.
