Land-of-Sky Regional Council, on behalf of the Western North Carolina Livable Communities Consortium, is soliciting proposals from firms, joint ventures, and/or partnerships acting individually or as teams to assist the Council and Consortium in implementation of the WNC Livable Communities Initiative, including public involvement components and data/analysis required to create a regional vision for economic prosperity, quality growth, and sustainable development. The Consortium was awarded a grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development through its Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant Program to carry out the activities described in the grant application. Submittals must be received by July 15, 2011 at 5:00 PM.