Environmental Impact Report (EIR) Preparation – Land Use & Urban Planning Analysis

The City of Modesto has initiated a subcontract to prepare an Environmental Impact Report for the comprehensive update of its General Plan through 2050, focusing on land use analysis and urban planning strategies to accommodate projected growth. The work includes detailed GIS mapping to assess current land use patterns, identify suitable development areas, and support data-driven policy recommendations that align with long-term sustainability and community goals. The contractor will be responsible for ensuring full compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act, conducting thorough environmental analyses, and developing policies that address impacts related to transportation, housing, air quality, water resources, and habitat preservation. This effort is critical to shaping Modesto’s future development framework, requiring the integration of demographic forecasts, infrastructure capacity assessments, and public input into actionable planning outcomes. The scope demands technical expertise in geospatial analysis, environmental regulations, and municipal planning practices, with all deliverables tied to the 2050 vision for the city. Performance is localized to Modesto, California, with the project leveraging existing data systems and CEQA standards to produce a legally defensible and scientifically robust EIR. The work under this subcontract supports the city’s obligation to plan for equitable, resilient, and environmentally responsible urban expansion over the next quarter century.