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THE CITY OF ISLEASANTON. ATTACHMENT 1 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ASSISTANCE IN THE PREPARATION OF AN UPDATE TO THE PLEASANTON DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN Date: July 19, 2016 To: Interested Consultants From: Adam Weinstein, Planning Manager /Deputy Director of Community Development Shweta Bonn, Senior Planner Subject: Request for Proposals for professional services related to updating the City of Pleasanton's Downtown Specific Plan Background Pleasanton is a city of approximately 74,000 residents located at the intersection of I -580 and 1- 680 in eastern Alameda County. The City is bordered on the north by the City of Dublin and on the east by the City of Livermore. Land to the west and south of the City includes open space, agriculture, and permanently - protected ridgelands. Downtown Pleasanton is generally located in the central portion of the City, covers 60 city blocks and approximately 308 acres of land, and features the City's oldest buildings, a walkable commercial district, its most established residential neighborhoods, and tree -lined streets. The Downtown has served many functions over the past 130 years, including a railroad stop, agricultural exchange center. and community shopping area. It is currently the economic heart of the City, a cherished community gathering place and location of many special events, and retains a small town character.