The City of La Porte, Indiana, is looking for a qualified firm or team of firms to manage the development of a Clear Lake Sub-Area Plan. The planning area is centered around Clear Lake and its vicinity including NewPorte Landing and a portion of downtown. The Sub-Area Plan is funded with $200,000 from the Healthcare Foundation of La Porte and $50,000 from the Redevelopment Commission. The main purpose for the Sub-Area Plan is to create destinations to drive active living in NewPorte Landing, Clear Lake, and downtown and build infrastructure to support it.

In addition to a cohesive vision for the Clear Lake Sub-Area, the Plan will identify several key infrastructure projects within the planning area and prepare up to 30% construction documents and an engineer’s estimate of cost in preparation to seek funding for those projects. It is expected that these projects will include at least the completion of the Clear Lake Loop Trail, a pedestrian rail overpass, and typical plans and cross-sections for Lincolnway and State St through downtown assuming relinquishment of IN-2, IN-39, and US-35 from the state. As a part of the healthy living focus, the plan and key projects will serve to enhance the city’s green infrastructure in coordination with our new stormwater district. Finally, a long-term maintenance plan must be conceived for the proposed key projects that will fit into the city’s existing asset management plans.

Review the full RFP on the City of La Porte's Department of Community Development & Planning website.