ULI Toronto is asking local government, public agency and non-profit agencies to submit a proposal for a Technical Assistance Panel (TAP). ULI Toronto’s Technical Assistance Panel (TAP) provides comprehensive and strategic advice in response to specific land use or development assignment. The TAP program is intentionally flexible to provide organizations a customized approach to addressing specific local issues.
WHAT IS A TAP?
Technical Assistance Panels (TAPs) are intensive engagements conducted by career professionals that deliver expert, multi-disciplinary advice to local governments, public agencies and nonprofit organizations facing complex land use and real estate issues throughout the Greater Toronto Region.
APPLICATION
Before you begin, please be sure to have the following documents ready for submission:
1. Cover Letter: Briefly describe your organization and state the need for a Technical Assistance Panel (TAP), including how the proposed TAP meets ULI Toronto’s Selection Criteria (below).
2. Study Area Synopsis: Define the study area and provide a one to two-page description including background information, previous development efforts and their outcomes, and current or future plans and activities (both public and private).
3. Scope of Work: Provide three to four well-defined questions for the panel to respond to during the Panel.
4. Documented Leadership Support: Provide a letter from the municipality in support of the TAP process, agreement with the criteria outlined in this application, and the program fee. Letters of support from local businesses and/or community-based organizations are encouraged but are not required.
5. Preferred Timing: Please indicate your preferred timing (month/year) for the one-day or two-day TAP, including a brief explanation. Please keep in mind that two-day TAPs require at least a three-month lead time. ULI Toronto cannot guarantee delivery of the TAP in accordance with your preferred timing.
SELECTION CRITERIA
- Strong local leadership capacity, demonstrated by:
- Advocating for the TAP findings by galvanizing community support; and - Facilitating follow-through and implementation of TAP recommendations.
- A clearly defined scope of work, and three to four well-articulated questions to be addressed during the two-day session.
- A clearly defined geographic boundary (a neighborhood, district, corridor, etc.).
- Transferability to other communities in the region.
REVIEW PROCESS TAP applications are reviewed by the ULI Toronto’s Outreach Committee on an ongoing basis. The process will include initial contact by phone and a scheduled in-person meeting with members of the Outreach Committee.
Please submit your statement of interest in order to be considered. Should you have any questions, please reach out to toronto@uli.org.
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