The planning process will engage community stakeholders, integrate public input, and reflect Redding’s commitment to environmental stewardship, historic preservation, and economic development. The selected consultant will be responsible for the following tasks and deliverables: Task 1: Documentation and assessment of current conditions. Goal: Understand the physical characteristics, strengths and constraints, and community goals for the wire mill site and neighborhood. Activities will include a review of prior reports, POCD and Zoning regulations, physical conditions including flood plains, vehicle, and pedestrian circulation, building typology, views and open space, and preparation of an assembly of relevant precedents and best practices for discussion. Public outreach during this task will involve a project kick-off to introduce the project team and mission, focused meetings with key stakeholders to understand goals for the area, and presentations of development concepts to obtain community feedback and input. Task 1 Deliverables: A Site Analysis and Inventory Report that documents the existing conditions, opportunities, and constraints of the brownfield site and its surrounding areas. Task 2: Engagement and Visioning. Goal: Develop revitalization scenarios for community feedback and input. The consultant will work with the town to develop a series of activities intended to engage the community in envisioning the future of Georgetown. Activities may include a) engaging with residents and business owners to understand how they hope redevelopment will improve their lives and businesses; b) interim steps to open up portions of the wire mill site and Main Street area to public and community activity, to allow the community to “own” the area as a part of their community and to keep them engaged in the planning outcome; and c) engaging in a dialog with visitors, potential development partners, etc. about what they would like to see for the area...
