The Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is authorized to conduct studies and have plans created to carry out the CRA’s redevelopment purposes and its Redevelopment Plan (DTOutlook).  An RFQu was issued for master planning services in order to assist the CRA with the implementation of various goals of the DTOutlook, including assessing opportunities for transforming the one-way streets in Downtown Orlando into two-way streets in a manner that places emphasis on improved pedestrian accessibility and balanced use of all modes and studying opportunities for major corridors throughout Downtown to become more livable roadways that better accommodate the needs of all modes.

In early 2021, Perkins & Will Architects, Inc. was selected as the top ranked firm to complete the Downtown Master Plan which will focus on the downtown core with a concentration on the three systems that address how downtown functions at the street level (mobility, uses, spaces). The general study area boundaries will be Colonial Drive (SR 50) to the north, Gore Street to the south, Delaney Avenue, Rosalind Avenue and Magnolia Avenue to the east and Hughey Avenue to the west.

The proposed implementation plan will establish strategies for improving multi-modal transportation options, including an analysis of going from one-to-two ways along Orange and Magnolia Avenues as well as the expansion and improvement of the public spaces, and the development of festival streets and gateways, along with economic vitality approaches through the strategic implementation of commercial and public benefit uses. Also, as part of this process Lymmo and its operations will be analyzed. The initiative is anticipated to commence in late 2021 and conclude in December of 2022. The contract amount is $1,292,188.00.

Fiscal impact statement attached.

Approving and authorizing the Chief Procurement Officer to execute a contract with Perkins & Will Architects, Inc. and the City of Orlando. The final negotiated agreement will be subject to review and approval by the City Attorney’s Office.