104-24 Exhibits-Economic Development Counsultant - 2024.pdf

Scope of Work Economic Development Specific Tasks (continued): + Retail Gap Analysis: * In order to understand Township-wide needs regarding retail goods and services, we will conduct a retail gap analysis. In this analysis, we will evaluate the types goods and services in which residents leave West Orange to purchase (also known as “leakages”) and the types that have a stronger presence in the Township (also known as “surpluses”). These findings will demonstrate the missing retail categories that the Township should attract to keeping those consumer spending dollars within West Orange. * Planning Assistance and Master Plan Review: + Insupporting the economic development initiatives in the Township, we will provide planning assistance services. This shall consist of reviewing and implementing goals and objectives from the Township Master Plan, and if necessary, prepare a re-examination of the Master Plan that will address issues related to local economic growth, sustainability, and community development. In further working to streamline and facilitate business growth in the Township, We will review and recommend new land uses to introduce into certain zoning districts and craft regulations to ease the process to bring in and attract new businesses while streamlining processes in making West Orange an easy place to do business + Smart Growth and Redevelopment Tools: * Our team will evaluate strategies in promoting Smart Growth Planning Principles in West Orange. Further, in efforts to removing any blighting conditions or underutilized sites, and consequently, achieve desirable redevelopment projects, we will identify any sites that should be investigation as a potential ‘area in need of redevelopment’. For example, obsolete underutilized areas (such as underperforming golf courses, underutilized industrial areas or vacant office parks) in efforts to catalyze the highest and best uses of prime land in the Township. Lastly, he will research make recommendations regarding incentives to bring new business into West Orange. * On-going oversight and coordination of development projects: * We will provide project management services for oversight and coordination of development projects as directed by the Mayor or Business Administrator. * Transportation and infrastructure support: * Our team will work close with the Township to provide support services in

n of development projects as directed by the Mayor or Business Administrator. * Transportation and infrastructure support: * Our team will work close with the Township to provide support services in determining any initiatives related to transportation, accessibility, mobility, and other infrastructural needs that will assist in spurring new economic growth and activity. * Collaboration with grant writers: + As needed, our team will assist grant writers in preparing proposals for grants of economic opportunities and programs as release by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) and other state and national agencies.