Boston Mayor Martin Walsh is soliciting ideas about the use, redesign and operations of City Hall Plaza.

"City Hall Plaza is City Hall’s front yard. While we’ve reimagined the interior entrance of the building, enlivening the space with public art, a coffee cart and tables and chairs, the exterior needs new energy," Walsh said in a statement. "This is the people’s plaza, and we’ve seen how it can bring the city together for international events and community events alike. I’m looking to our experts in architecture and urban planning for design, curation, and partnership ideas, as well as residents of Boston and other interested parties."

A Request for Ideas (RFI) form is available here. Residents may also submit their ideas on Twitter to @Marty_Walsh and @NotifyBoston using #CityHallPlaza.

The RFI is not a formal procurement process to select an operator, but rather an informal solicitation to gauge interest and gain information. The RFI and twitter comments may inform a future Request for Proposals (RFP).

City Hall Plaza consists of over 200,000 square feet of contiguous, solid-surface open space in an L-shape that includes a stage on the north side. Daily foot traffic on the Plaza is estimated at 20,000 to 30,000 people per day. It has hosted events including Boston Calling music festival, PRIDE and dozens of summer music concerts, flag raisings and bike races.

Walsh announced plans to re-envision City Hall Plaza during his 2015 State of the City Address speech in January.