City of Tempe

The buyer is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to create a Downtown Historic Core plan for Tempe. The plan will provide historical background and guidelines for preserving the historic downtown environment while encouraging new development. It will include recommendations for maintaining the downtown's 'feel' and accommodating growth. The plan requires approval from multiple commissions and adoption by City Council.

• 2/27/2025 - Open Date
• 3/17/2025 - Questions Due Date
• 3/27/2025 - Proposal Due Date

• Research historical background of Tempe's downtown
• Draft guidelines for preserving historic built environment
• Develop recommendations for accommodating new development
• Create plan for preserving downtown's 'feel'
• Prepare plan for approval by Historic Preservation Commission
• Present plan to Development Review Commission
• Finalize plan for adoption by City Council
• Integrate public open space considerations in urban design
• Incorporate view corridors in downtown planning
• Design transportation networks within historic core