Architectural Design & Urban Planning Services

The contract seeks architectural design services for a minimum three-story mixed-income residential building that integrates seamlessly into the urban fabric of the city, with a strict requirement that affordable and market-rate housing units be visually indistinguishable from one another to promote equity and community cohesion. The project demands a holistic approach to urban design, ensuring architectural coherence with surrounding neighborhoods, appropriate scale, materials, and aesthetic continuity that reflects local character while meeting all housing and zoning standards. The work includes comprehensive planning, schematic design, and coordination with municipal codes to support sustainable, inclusive development within an urban context. This subcontract opportunity, posted by the City of Raleigh under NAICS code 541310, is open for responses until August 7, 2026, and is aimed at qualified architectural firms capable of executing complex, socially conscious projects. There is no set-aside designation, meaning any eligible bidder may apply, and performance is expected to take place within the jurisdiction of North Carolina. Interested parties must align their proposals with the city’s broader goals of housing equity and urban revitalization, emphasizing design excellence that bridges socioeconomic divides through architecture. The solicitation link provides additional details for submission requirements and evaluation criteria.