Location: Kingston, NY
Architectural and Design Services for Housing at Business Park
Closing: May 17, 2024
Description
The City of Kingston seeks a qualified architectural and/or design firm to assist the City and the Kingston Local Development Corporation (KLDC) in determining major programmatic elements of the potential significant residential redevelopment of the Kingston Business Park. During this exploratory phase, the City seeks a forward-thinking design partner prepared to provide initial analysis for this redevelopment opportunity.
The Business Park, located at 370-384 Delaware Ave, Kingston, NY 12401 (“the Property”), is a 107-acre campus in the City of Kingston currently owned by the KLDC. Historically, the Business Park has been used for commercial uses only. However, the City and the KLDC are interested in redeveloping remaining available parcels for residential and/or mixed-use development. The City of Kingston also owns an adjoining parcel at 250-256 R Third Avenue that could be part of the redevelopment or that could serve as another access point into the Business Park.
The City is seeking design development options for the site that balance factors such as residential density, transportation/parking, existing topography, and site conditions.
The City of Kingston was recently designated as a Pro-Housing Community by New York State and has set a goal for approving 1,000 new housing units by 2029. The redevelopment of the Business Park could contribute to this goal. Further, the City of Kingston recently passed a new form-based zoning code (https://engagekingston.com/kingston-forward). The City has published a guide for development under the form-based code. Part of the business park is zoned T1 Natural and part of the business park is zoned Special District. Redevelopment of the Special District portion of the parcel could occur under the Large Site Standards in Article 7. The Large Site Standards apply to any site over 2 acres and the goal is to “create new, walkable neighborhoods.” The City assumes that any redevelopment would happen with a Conservation Village Plan.
Ultimately, based on the site analysis, the City and the KLDC will continue exploring development options, including potentially finding qualified development partners.
How to Apply
2 RFP submissions must emailed to Bstarodaj@kingston-ny.gov. Responses will be electronic only. Paper copies will not be accepted.
Responses are due and must be received no later than May 17, 2024 at 2:00 PM EST.