City of Golden Valley

Buyer is seeking proposals for a Missing Middle Housing Study to prepare for their 2050 Comprehensive Plan. The study will research missing middle housing solutions to increase affordability in Golden Valley. The consultant will engage with the community, analyze existing housing stock, evaluate zoning regulations, and develop implementation recommendations. The project aims to diversify housing types and increase affordable housing options throughout the city.

• 4/11/2025 - Questions Due
• 4/16/2025 - Answers Posted
• 4/30/2025 - Proposal Due Date
• 5/13/2025 - Interviews
• 5/16/2025 - Notice of Selection
• 6/3/2025 - City Council Approval
• 6/6/2025 - Contract Execution
• 10/31/2025 - Project Completion

• Conduct housing needs assessment analyzing demand, affordability gaps, and demographics
• Evaluate existing housing stock at neighborhood level
• Research successful case studies of missing middle housing implementation
• Analyze zoning barriers to missing middle housing development
• Engage with developers to understand feasibility of housing types
• Create community education strategy about missing middle housing
• Evaluate infrastructure capacity related to increased density
• Identify viable missing middle housing types for Golden Valley
• Analyze economic impacts on housing prices and affordability
• Develop specific zoning code recommendations for implementation
• Assess emergency response considerations for increased density
• Evaluate environmental impacts of infill housing development
• Review existing Mixed Income Housing Policy
• Create implementation plan aligned with 2050 Comprehensive Plan
• Prepare one-pager for streamlined communications