Chicago Loop Alliance (CLA) is seeking proposals from experienced urban planning or urban design firms to develop a plan for the future of State Street. CLA is requesting proposals for a corridor plan with a focus on urban design and transportation issues.

Qualified applicants will have proven experience creating urban street plans for other neighborhood organizations, special service areas, business improvement districts, municipalities, and civic organizations.

As the sole service provider for Special Service Area #1-2015, Chicago Loop Alliance is tasked with programming and maintaining a high performing street in the heart of the central business district. CLA seeks a plan for the improvement of State Street, including both recommendations that can be accomplished by CLA and SSA #1-2015 alone, and improvements that CLA can accomplish through partnerships and advocacy. The plan may also be used by partner organizations, such as the City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development, the Department of Transportation, the Chicago Transit Authority, businesses and properties on State Street, and more.

Proposals are due on December 6, 2019 at 11:59pm. Late submissions will not be considered. Interviews for the top candidates will be scheduled on December 11, 2019.

Please address all proposal submissions and inquiries to:

Kalindi Parikh
Director of Planning
Chicago Loop Alliance
55 W Monroe Street, Suite 2660
Chicago IL 60603
(312) 782-9160
kalindi@chicagoloopalliance.com

Both paper submissions and electronic submissions will be accepted, but electronic submissions are preferred. If submitting electronically, please submit via email to kalindi@chicagoloopalliance.com. If submitting a paper copy, please send to the address above. Please note, Chicago Loop Alliance is open from 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday.