The state of Minnesota is seeking a qualified consulting firm to support the development of an investment strategy as part of its 2050 Comprehensive Plan, with an allocated budget of $250,000.

The selected consultant will evaluate and update existing policies, identify gaps, and draft new policies relevant to the establishment of broad investment guidelines. This process includes collecting and integrating policies from current plans, assessing urban design conditions, and examining their relationship to the public realm.

Additionally, the consultant will develop and incorporate resiliency and environmental sustainability policies, addressing the challenges posed by climate change and increasingly severe weather events, with a focus on preserving the functionality of urban spaces for the future. The final framework will involve reviewing vitality, placemaking, and resiliency strategies and metrics, considering zoning interventions that facilitate effective policy implementation.