Specifications include, but are not limited to: Research and Economic Analysis – The selected firm, with the assistance of the City’s Development Services Office, will research currently available planning documents, zoning regulations and the Columbia Arts District special zoning overlay in order to determine a baseline for future recommendations. At least three public design sessions with specific stakeholders in the downtown/ arts district area will be required to aid in the development of an overall economic analysis and design of the Master Plan. The analysis should address the retail environment, real estate values, traffic patterns, historic resources and future opportunities with the arts district and contiguous areas. Deliverable – Economic analysis report with summary of public input, Character Areas - The selected firm should make recommendations about Character Areas within the downtown and/or the arts district areas that will promote the development of the Columbia Arts District. Deliverables –“Character Areas” recommendations Master Plan – After sufficient research and analysis, the selected firm will create a Master Plan for the Columbia Arts District that addresses the following areas. Streetscape and Traffic Improvements – Recommendations and suggested actions to improve and enhance pedestrian and vehicular traffic within the District, signage and wayfinding. Improvements should consistent with the historic character of the area.