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City launches Riverwalk strategic-plan RFP, seeks broad public input on accessibility, safety and uses
Summary
City staff released an RFP to update a Riverwalk strategic plan, seeking proposals that include public outreach, code review and capital-priority recommendations; the solicitation closes Oct. 9 and staff expects to select a consultant in November and complete the plan this fiscal year.
The City of San Antonio on Oct. 1 told the council it has issued a request for proposals to update a strategic plan for the Riverwalk and to recommend capital, code and program changes aimed at improving accessibility, safety, wayfinding and visitor experience.
Shannon Miller, director of the Office of Historic Preservation, said the RFP closes Oct. 9 and staff expects to select a consultant by November. The scope includes a comprehensive public‑input campaign, a diagnostic review of relevant city regulations, and recommendations on infrastructure, signage, circulation and business‑support strategies. “The Riverwalk is an extremely important component of our downtown and a top tourist destination in the state,” Miller said. “We want locals and visitors to leave with a favorable impression and residents to be proud to show it off.”
Why it matters: The Riverwalk is a major tourism and downtown‑economic asset. Capital improvements funded through a special Riverwalk capital account and lease revenue affect how the river is managed,…
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