a program of the Maggie Walker Community Land Trust 

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MWCLT Staff conducted a Request for Proposals (RFP) based on the priorities of the community, as discovered in Storefront for Community Design's community engagement report. We received two responses to this RFP.

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Here are some key takeaways from the RFP:

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• The building only will be sold to the successful applicant(s); MWCLT will retain ownership of the lot in perpetuity. 

  • This arrangement will reduce the annual property taxes for the applicant and ensure that the building’s use will remain in alignment with community priorities. 

• There is a 12-space parking lot which will be leased to the successful applicant on an annual basis.

• Applicants are strongly encouraged to tailor their proposals to address the following 5 uses, identified by residents of Northside as top priorities: 

  • Grocery / Farmer’s Market 

  • Restaurant Business 

  • Coffee Shop / Cafe / Bakery 

  • Community Center Business 

  • Doctor’s Office / Preventative Health Business 

• The building is assessed at $212,000 and applicants are encouraged to bid competitively.

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Timeline of important dates:

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• 6/4/2021: RFP announcement

• 6/15/2021: Virtual information session for potential applicants (registration at bottom of page)

• 6/19/2021: Summary of information session published

• 8/25/2021: Respondents present at virtual public Citizens Advisory Panel meeting

• 9/8/2021: Responses Due (extended from original date of 8/2)

• 11/3/2021: Citizens Advisory Panel recommends end user at virtual public meeting

• 11/15/2021: Board of Directors votes on CAP recommendation; if approved, development agreement to be signed

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View the full RFP here.