1. Develop a Comprehensive Growth Plan, including a Land Use Plan, and a Feasibility Study: a. Comprehensive Growth Plan: i. Assess current demographic, economic, and development trends. ii. Engage stakeholders, including City officials, residents, and business leaders, to determine long-term community goals. iii. Develop growth scenarios, identifying areas for residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use development. iv. Provide policy recommendations for existing zoning, transportation, housing, and infrastructure development. v. Ensure consistency with local, including Saline County, regional, and state planning initiatives. b. Land Use Plan: i. Analyze existing land use patterns and zoning regulations. ii. Identify areas suitable for future development and areas requiring preservation or special planning considerations. iii. Provide strategies for smart growth, including infill development and mixed-use planning. iv. Recommend updates to zoning codes and land use policies to align with growth projections. c. Feasibility Study: i. Work in alignment with existing plans, including the Transportation Plan, Parks Master Plan, Bike/Pedestrian Plan, and the Water/Wastewater Master Plan, which is expected to be completed by Summer 2025. i. Identify constraints and opportunities related to topography, environmental conditions, and existing infrastructure. ii. Provide financial analysis for infrastructure investments needed to support future growth. iii. Assess economic viability and funding mechanisms for proposed development areas. 2. Environmental Services and Regulatory Compliance: a. Ensure regulatory compliance and permitting expertise, with knowledge of approval procedures for agencies such as the Arkansas Department of Transportation, Arkansas Department of Agriculture, Arkansas Natural Resource Commission, Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Federal Highway Administration, and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. 3. City Regulation and Reporting: a. Research and obtain extensive knowledge of City of Bryant zoning and planning regulations. 4. Meeting Attendance and Participation: a. Attend Planning Commission meetings, City Council meetings, and meetings with property owners, City staff, developers, and State, Federal, or local agencies. b. Coordinate and facilitate public outreach efforts, including planning, scheduling, organizing, and engaging stakeholders to secure their support. 5. Mapping and Visualization: a. Develop comprehensive visual tools, including infographics, maps, charts, and interactive dashboards, to support decision-making and enhance public understanding. b. Provide one (1) set of Comprehensive Plan maps in a digital format compatible with the City’s GIS, ortho-corrected and geo-referenced to the state plane coordinate system.
