Project Overview

The Bronx Economic Development Corporation (BXEDC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to strengthening the Bronx economy and improving quality of life for its residents. In 2024, BXEDC was awarded a Community Project Funding (CPF) grant to support the transformation of three vacant lots at 1057 Carroll Place (Lots 22, 23, and 24) into a secure and vibrant outdoor community event space. This project will revitalize approximately 6,750 square feet of land near key Bronx cultural landmarks, including Yankee Stadium, The Bronx Museum of the Arts, and the Andrew Freedman Home. Through this investment, BXEDC aims to turn underutilized space into a welcoming hub for cultural programming, seasonal food vendors, and community gatherings.

BXEDC is seeking proposals from qualified architectural and engineering firms to develop design plans and renderingsfor the Bronx Community Event Space. The selected firm will help shape the vision for the site by preparing conceptual renderings, schematic designs, and construction documents that reflect the project parameters and community priorities.

Scope of Work

The selected firm will:

• Conduct a site visit and review existing conditions.

• Develop conceptual design options and renderings for community review following the examples on the last page of the application.

• Produce schematic design and construction documents consistent with the grant parameters, including:

  • Grading, leveling, and paving of the lots

  • Rebuilding of a retaining wall (Lot 24)

  • Construction of a powered gate (Lot 23)

  • Installation of green fencing (Lots 22 and 24)

  • Installation of outdoor furniture (tables and benches)

  • Design considerations for future cultural programming and potential food vendor and seasonal food vendors including a container cafe measuring 20x40 ft on lot 24

• Collaborate with BXEDC staff and community stakeholders to ensure the design reflects community needs.

• Provide cost estimates and phasing options for construction.

Deliverables

• Minimum of 2–3 conceptual renderings (digital and printable formats).

• Final schematic design package and construction drawings.

• Itemized cost estimate for construction.

• Participation in virtual/in-person meeting sessions to present design options and gather feedback.

Proposal Requirements

Proposals should include:

• Firm background and relevant project experience (especially in community spaces, urban design, or cultural projects).

• Project team bios and resumes.

• Proposed work plan, timeline, and deliverables.

• Budget proposal (including hourly rates and total estimated cost).

• At least 2 references from similar projects.

• Portfolio of relevant past work (renderings, construction documents, public space projects).

Evaluation Criteria

Proposals will be evaluated on:

• Demonstrated experience in urban/community design.

• Quality and creativity of past work.

• Ability to meet timeline and budget.

• Experience engaging community stakeholders in design.

• Cost reasonableness.

• MWBE certification (preferred)

Submission Instructions

Interested artists should submit the requisite materials via email to Marshall Strawbridge (mstrawbridge@bxedc.org) with the subject line: BXEDC CPF Call for Architects – [Company Name] by December 6th.