Opening of Proposals - RAISE Planning Project – The Market District Proj No. 123-053 - A & Z Engineering, LLC

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South Bend Market District Improvement Project 7 What is the Advisory Council and what will they do? The Advisory Council serves as a valuable resources and will offer independent perspectives, specialized expertise, and strategic guidance. Members of the council are experts in their respective fields and have close ties to South Bend, In. These members are not pigeonholed by any of the associated worktypes for this project. Instead, they will provide guidance and expertise as needed on applicable aspects of the project. Some of their roles may include: • Sharing Expertise: leverage their knowledge and experience to provide specialized advice on industry trends, best practices, emerging technologies, or regulatory changes. • Networking and Partnerships: Connecting us with key individuals to aid in efficiency and community/public outreach. (i.e. This project lies within three city council districts, and developing relationships early will be key!) • Advocacy and Public Relations: With already established roles in the community, having their support will help build and maintain the excitement for this project. Why do we need an Advisory Council? The A&Z Team is made up of qualified, experienced professionals who have completed projects with many of the same elements encompassed by the Market District Improvement Project. It is precisely this experience that moves us to seek the guidance of an advisory council. The importance of this project extends far beyond creating safer, more convenient streets and sidewalks for residents. The proposed vision is closely tied to and embraces the culture, history, and future of South Bend, IN. As the Final Report from The University of Notre Dame states, this district has been left behind in terms of economic development and urban renewal due to the “blighted conditions.” Teaming up with respected, local professionals who have demonstrated an understanding of the community makes us more likely to deliver a project that meets current and future needs and wants. The Advisory Council Bill Lamie, RA, AIA is one of the founding principals of Alliance Architects, located in South Bend, IN. He serves as an administrator over planning and design process for multiple projects and serves as a project manager. Bill extensive work experience includes several projects that have helped propel the vision of redevelopment and rejuvenation in the area: • Howard Park Redevelopment | South Bend, IN • Riverwalk Residential Neighborhood | South Bend, IN • Century Island Park Pavilion | South Bend, IN • Northeast Neighborhood Design Guidelines | South Bend, IN Kamyar Fattahi, PE, PTOE, a well-respected traffic engineering consultant and founder of Granger-based Traffic Engineering Consultants, has agreed to come out of retire- ment to serve as an advisor for the analysis and forecasting of this project. His insight is priceless—not only as one of the leading minds in the transportation industry, but as a resi- dent of the area. Kamyar with his experience and extensive knowledge of the area, his ability to outline the study area for traffic studies and forecasting will be extremely helpful for the Team to evaluate intersection configurations and lane capacities for the present and future. A few of the relevant projects in the area include: • St. Joseph River Crossing Study | St. Joseph County, IN • Ireland Rd. Corridor Study & Analysis | South Bend, IN • Traffic Safety Review | Edison & Ivy Rd. Intersection | South Bend, IN “When the City of Warsaw looks at hiring an engineering firm to study, design, and inspect a project, we are looking for a firm that possesses the knowledge, experience, and personalities necessary to work with the public and successfully complete the project. We feel that A&Z Engineering has not only met our expectations but exceeded the three criteria the city looks for when seeking engineering services. Jeremy Skinner, Planning Director, City of Warsaw, IN Kamyar and Nitin: Working together on Gumwood Rd. Kamyar and Nitin worked together on St. Jo- seph County’s Gumwood road project (1.5 miles) between Mishawaka City Limits and Adams road. Kamyar outlined the study area of traffic impact and undertook extensive traffic data collection, traffic analysis and forecasting to come up with two single lane roundabouts at Brick Road and Adams Road and a two-lane roadway in light of a proposal to construct a five lane roadway prior to his studies. His traffic analysis resulted in tremendous project savings and prevented unnec- essary acquisitions of residences. His traffic analysis stands the test of time after a decade of completion of the Gumwood Road project in which the road- way functions efficiently conveying traffic without any hiccups to this day.