Uptown Master Plan Services
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SUMMARY
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CONTRACT DURATION
TIMELINE
RFP Issued: July 27th, 2026
Notice of intent to respond and questions due: August 14th, 2026
Proposals due: August 28th, 2026
Proposal review and selection of finalists: September 11th, 2026
Interview finalists: September 21st, 2026
Notice of selection: September 25th, 2026
Begin work: October 2026
Project completion: November 2027
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CONTACTS
Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone
Additional decision-makers and their departments
Issuing Agency
City of Ankeny
DESCRIPTION
A government authority in Ankeny, Iowa is seeking planning and urban design consulting services to prepare a comprehensive uptown master plan. The plan is intended to guide future redevelopment, public improvements, branding, connectivity, and long-term public and private investment in the uptown area.
The selected consultant is expected to identify land uses and development types that complement uptown's existing character, support local businesses, improve walkability and parking, and create new destinations. The master plan should reinforce uptown's historic identity and sense of place while identifying opportunities for preservation, redevelopment, placemaking, and strategic public investment.
The scope also includes designing and implementing a public engagement strategy to build a shared vision for Uptown. Deliverables should include recommendations related to land use, redevelopment, public improvements, connectivity, placemaking, and economic vitality, along with conceptual graphics and illustrative materials that clearly communicate the plan. An actionable implementation strategy is also required, identifying priorities, partnerships, funding opportunities, and next steps for future investment and decision-making.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the submission deadline?
- Submissions are due August 28, 2026. Questions must be submitted by August 14, 2026.
- Who issued this RFP?
- It was issued by City of Ankeny. The work is located in Ankeny, Iowa, United States.
- Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
- Urban planning and urban design consulting firm
- Experience preparing downtown or uptown master plans for municipal clients
- Strong background in redevelopment, placemaking, and historic district planning
- Proven public engagement and stakeholder facilitation capabilities
- Ability to produce conceptual graphics and visioning materials
- Expertise in walkability, parking, land use, and connectivity planning
- Experience developing implementation strategies, funding pathways, and partnership frameworks
- Familiarity with Iowa or Midwestern municipal planning contexts
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