3.2. Element 1: Existing Conditions Analysis and Report The Contractor will collect and analyze all relevant data to assess the existing conditions within the study area as they pertain to the goals of the Livable Centers program. Key elements for evaluation include, but are not limited to, demographic trends, community character, multimodal circulation and connectivity, economic indicators, housing diversity and affordability, community health metrics, and placemaking potential. In collaboration with H-GAC and the local sponsor, the Contractor will gather targeted data sets essential for evaluating the project's impact. Specific elements to be evaluated include, but are not limited to: • Physical conditions (e.g., land use, infrastructure, sidewalk, public realm, natural features) • Environmental data • Housing and market trends • Historical and cultural context • Demographic information The Existing Conditions Report must be formatted accordingly. 3.3. Element 2: Conceptual Plan and Recommendations Based on community feedback, the findings from the needs assessment, and the stated objectives of this study, the Contractor is required to develop a conceptual plan that outlines a vision for the St George Place & Uptown Livable Center Study and provides recommendations to achieve that vision. The plan must prioritize multimodal circulation and connectivity, with particular attention to land use within and surrounding the study area. Recommendations must recognize current mobility guidelines and principles in place within the City of Houston. Additionally, the recommendations must promote economic development, housing diversity and affordability, resilience, and placemaking. Key considerations include, but are not limited to, the following: • Enhancing multimodal access and connectivity by: o Identifying potential sidewalk connections that improve access to transit stops. o Evaluating areas where sidewalk and roadway modifications could provide the greatest community benefits for connectivity and access. o Determining optimal locations for additional pedestrian infrastructure. o Recommending any other solutions that aim to eliminate barriers and make non-automobile mode choice attractive
