Specifications include, but are not limited to: The City is seeking a professional land use planning consulting firm to lead a major update of the City’s current Plan with a focus on public involvement and participation. The update will address a 25+ year planning horizon in a manner that is thorough, well informed by staff and stakeholders, and approved or adopted by all reviewing bodies. The update process should be designed to be open, transparent, and inclusive to consistently and creatively seek input and involve all possible community stakeholders in every step of the planning process. An Economic Opportunity Analysis (EOA) addressing the requirements of Goal 9 (Economic Development OAR 660-009) is to be conducted concurrently with the Comprehensive Plan Update. The Plan will provide direction to City officials, staff, residents and the development community to implement the community’s vision.
