1) Site and Constraint Analysis a) Reevaluate site conditions at the DRCC and City Hall properties, including wetlands, topography, zoning, easements, and access. b) Conduct high-level infrastructure and access assessments, identifying capacity constraints and potential upgrade needs. c) Identify permitting pathways and SEPA requirements; recommend any necessary technical documentation. 2) Space Needs and Program Validation a) Review and validate prior needs assessments and community feedback. b) Confirm space requirements for civic, public-facing, and partner functions. c) Summarize needs by use type, square footage, and spatial relationships to support schematic design. 3) Stakeholder Engagement and Program Refinement a) Facilitate targeted engagement with City Council, staff, and potential partners. b) Assist the City Council in refining desired programmatic functions and colocation opportunities. c) Develop visual aids, decision matrices, and engagement summaries to support implementation decisions. 4) Visioning and Site Planning a) Prepare two site plan layouts for the DRCC site. b) Incorporate access, phasing zones, circulation, and program relationships into site layouts. c) Deliver annotated site plans, illustrative graphics, and 3D massing studies suitable for Council and public presentation. 5) Capital Strategy and Partnership Evaluation a) Provide planning-level cost estimates using per-square-foot ranges for various uses and phases. b) Identify potential funding sources, including grants and alternative financing tools. c) Evaluate the feasibility of public-private partnerships (P3s), mixed-use development, and revenue-generating opportunities. d) Recommend partnership models and delivery frameworks; include case studies where applicable.
