Albuquerque, NM (KKOB)- The New Mexico General Services Department’s has selected Albuquerque-based firm Hartman + Majewski Design Group to produce a detailed master plan, which will eventually begin the process for the state to select an anchor developer in December. According to a press release, the master plan will guide a new park, pedestrian improvements, mixed housing, mixed-use commercial development and a sports stadium in Albuquerque’s International District.
The multi-year redevelopment is projected to support about 940 jobs annually over 30 years.
“We’re making steady progress on the State Fairgrounds, and each step brings us closer to the day when families in the International District can take pride in a revitalized neighborhood that’s safer and provides more economic, recreational and cultural opportunities for all who call the area home,” said Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham.
The General Services Department has issued a request for proposals for an anchor developer and is expected to make their selection in December. The selected developer will use the master plan to build Phase One, which could include housing, parks, an event center and stadium. The state General Services Department will oversee the project development.
According to the press release, Hartman + Majewski is a full-service architecture, planning and engineering firm specializing in community development. Its portfolio includes Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center in Santa Fe, UNM’s Anderson Student Financial Services Center and the New Mexico State Police District 1 facility.
