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development in intensity zones, best practices in mixed -use, mixed - income development, livable transportation, traditional urban design, sustainability, community character, housing options, and sustainable development. In addition, the Consultant will present an analysis of existing conditions to the public to inform and educate them on the numerous planning challenges that must be dealt with during the coding process. Immediately following the kick -off presentation, the event will transition into a hands -on design session. Participants will divide into small table groups around the room, oriented to base maps of different Code Areas and a facilitator will lay out ground rules and goals for the session. The Consultant will ensure that facilitators are available to assist participants in a number of design exercises. Both parties anticipate that initially, the community will identify the important issues associated with the future of the Code Areas, discuss them in small groups, and then draw on base maps to illustrate how they might like to see the areas evolve in the future by describing the uses, open spaces, building design and type, landscaping, street design, housing options, parking, and services, as well as key transportation concerns. The Consultant will ask that a spokesperson from each group report the findings and major points to the entire group. The goal of the hands -on design session is to forge a community consensus and develop a short and long -range vision for the future of the Code Areas. The Consultant will utilize keypad polling, exit surveys, and one word cards during the event to calculate and present public opinion on selected topics identified during the site visit. This portion of the Project includes a qualitative and quantitative survey of walking, biking and transit options in the study area to include all aspects of the transportation network. As available, recommendations from the draft Transportation Master Plan will be incorporated into this exercise. Finally, Consultant will hold multiple hands -on sessions throughout the charrette week to ensure each Code Area is adequately addressed as described in number 3 below. c) Open Design Studio. Following the hands -on design session, the Consultant team will set- up an open design studio, preferably in an easily accessible storefront location in San Marcos, for the duration of the charrette. The team will work on -site to integrate information already gathered with the input gained during the hands -on design session to create regulating plans for the Code Areas while continuing to gather community input. Key stakeholders, City staff and the community will be encouraged to stop in throughout the week as new issues are raised and to check on the development of the regulating plans. The following tasks will be completed in the open design studio: 1) Meetings with City Staff & Technical Committee (Minimum of 3). Meet with City Staff and the Technical Committee to discuss the draft elements of the regulating plans as they emerge from the charrette. 2) Technical and Stakeholder Meetings. Lead technical meetings with government agencies and local experts such as local developers, City transportation and planning personnel, and the City Attorney, among others to address different aspects of the Code SMTX including housing, open space, transportation, transitioning from the Land DKP Agreement 5