The successful respondent shall develop and furnish a detailed urban design “look and feel” for Newport’s North End (fully supported by drawings, maps, narrative, tables, and charts). The plan shall be reflective of Newport’s impressive history, while proposing new building types, street layouts, urban and recreational spaces, and architecture to reflect modern times and needs, including resiliency in a low-lying coastal area. The City controls much of the land in the area and is intending to acquire the surplus expressway land for dense urban subdivision and development. The plan shall provide opportunities for dense, diverse, party-wall development by small owner-operators that creates a lively street life enjoyed by the public. The plan shall accommodate bridge traffic without severe diminishment to the street experience. Newport strives to impress its cultural relevance in the region. This plan shall be a bold statement for twenty-first century American living that will connect the North End with downtown Newport, healing their separation by an elevated expressway for the last half-century.