Urban_Design-_Category_Definition.pdf

The document is a category definition for Urban Design services associated with the City of Pittsburgh's Invitation to Qualify for Various Professional Services (Phase 2). The urban design services encompass a comprehensive range of professional design and technical assistance activities, including conceptual streetscape and street design, multimodal facility concepts and guidelines, trail design, multimodal access, and technical review for development proposals. The scope includes graphic illustration services such as computer simulations and renderings, recommendations for street furnishings, wayfinding, transit amenities, landscaping, material standards, and public art integration.

The category definition indicates these services will be provided through open-ended contracts, suggesting flexibility for various project needs within the urban design domain. The services are broad and adaptable, allowing the city to engage professionals for diverse urban design tasks as they arise. While specific pricing, funding sources, and contract term details are not explicitly outlined in this document, the comprehensive nature of the service description suggests a flexible, project-by-project approach to urban design and development support for the City of Pittsburgh.