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🌇 City planning 101

Mapping the future of Chattanooga’s Civic Center District
The Chattanooga Dome Building
Get in on the early stages of what could be a new Civic Center District. | Photo by Chattanooga Tourism Co.
The Chattanooga Design Studio is working to produce a plan that will guide the future development of the Civic Center District — and community feedback is its driving force.

While the district’s development is in its earliest stages, seven topics have been identified that will drive the future design plans.
  • Economic development
  • Natural + cultural heritage
  • Sustainability + climate resilience
  • Mobility + connectivity
  • Housing
  • Public realm + ground floor activation
  • Programs + uses
NOOGA | Civic Center District

The 17-block district borders 4th and 13th Streets + runs between Highway 27 to Houston Street — from TVA’s campus to the West Village.

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Photo by NOOGAtoday

The nonprofit studio and its 11-person team are opening the floor for residents to collaborate on the current strengths + challenges of each topic and how they might be steered toward individual goals. The future plans will be funded by the Lyndhurst and Benwood Foundations.

City Editor Haley here — I had a seat at the table during yesterday’s public charrette. Some takeaways from fellow residents sharing ideas included:
  • Upzoning parts of the district to allow for needed residential + business development
  • A focus on sidewalks — like bringing more green space + shade to connection points across the city
  • Activating the local art scene and investing in programming to make public spaces more desirable with murals, live music, and more
  • Revamping “dead” areas — think: Carter Street + parts of East MLK Boulevard
Plans for connecting the Civic City District through green spaces.

How far would you travel around town if streets and sidewalks became activation points for pedestrians + cyclists?

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Photo by NOOGAtoday

The community feedback process marks the midway point of phase two, with projections to be completed by September. Once the studio moves on to phase three, it will take less than two months to build the implementation + action plans.

Ready to join your community in sharing feedback?
  • Head to the Chattanooga Public Library’s downtown branch to interact with the giant wall map + leave your thoughts.
  • Take an online survey.
  • Send your questions to the studio via email.
  • Get updates by signing up for the newsletter.
Asked

How often do you frequent the Civic Center District?
A. Multiple times a week
B. A couple times a month
C. Rarely
D. Never
Map it out for us
 
Events
Tuesday, Aug. 13
  • Juggling Club | Tuesday, Aug. 13 | 4:30-5:30 p.m. | Eastgate Branch, Chattanooga Public Library | Free | Learn a new party trick by joining experienced juggler Randy Whorton for this beginner-friendly course.
  • The 21st Century Self-Publishing Revolution | Tuesday, Aug. 13 | 6-8 p.m. | The Edney Innovation Center | Free | Prepare your written works for publishing with the helpful tools offered through InDesign + IngramSpark programs.
  • Music + Food Series | Tuesday, Aug. 13 | 8 p.m. | Songbirds | $50-$100 | Enjoy a dinner and a show with Grammy Award-winning + Blues Hall-of-Famer Bobby Rush.
Wednesday, Aug. 14
  • Kayak Tour | Wednesday, Aug. 14 | 9-11:30 a.m. | Hubert Frye Center | $79.99 | Take a guided journey through the Chickamauga Dam Lock + learn the history of TVA and past flood damage.
Thursday, Aug. 15
  • Open House | Thursday, Aug. 15 | 12-7 p.m. | Shuptrine’s Gallery | Free | See oil paintings from renowned-artist Hunter Eddy + works from over 40 American artists.
  • Art Deco and Dance | Thursday, Aug. 15 | 6-7 p.m. | Hunter Museum of American Art | Price of admission | See the museum’s current exhibit “Art Deco Glass” be brought to life through dance performed by Ballet Esprit.
Friday, Aug. 16
  • Movie Night | Friday, Aug. 16 | 6-9 p.m. | Red Bank Community Center | Free+ | Enjoy a toad-ally fun evening with a screening of “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” + free popcorn while supplies last.
Events calendar here
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News Notes
Civic
  • Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly will host the annual State of the City address on Thursday, Sept. 12 at Walker Theatre. Starting at 6 p.m., residents will hear an overview of the work done by the Kelly Administration, specifically focused on the One Chattanooga plan. Get last year’s recap.
Health
  • Hamilton County will receive a $250,000 grant through the Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program — helping incarcerated individuals. Funds will be used to create the Medication-Assisted Treatment pilot program, providing inmates with medications + therapeutic support through opioid disorder treatment.
Outdoors
  • Work has begun on Jack Benson Heritage Park to renovate the parking lot, repair the bridge leading to the park + address ADA issues along the sidewalks, and fix the pumps in the bathrooms. Note: The park will remain open, but the bathrooms will be closed tomorrow, Aug. 14.
Sports
  • The Chattanooga Lookouts are partnering with the Chattanooga Public Library on Sunday, Aug. 18 for Library Day at the fields. Library cardholders will receive free admission to the 2:15 p.m. game + special edition sunglasses while supplies last. Bonus: Mayor Tim Kelly will be throwing the first pitch.
Pets
  • The City of East Ridge will celebrate the opening of its new animal shelter on Saturday, Aug. 24 at the East Ridge Community Center. Folks can meet adoptable animals + get the $75 adoption fee waived. Note: The shelter will be open to the public after Labor Day. (Chattanoogan.com)
Watch
  • Ever watched a comedy special and wished it was you in the crowd? Well, it’s your time to shine — The Caverns in nearby Pelham will host comedians Bill Burr + Dean Delray for a back-to-back comedy show and live taping during Delray’s set on Sunday, Sept. 8. Snag tickets online.
Pro Tip
  • With only three shows left of Nightfall 2024, time is running out to soak up the free summer series. Want to make an evening out of it? Grab dinner + drinks and walk over.*
Try This
  • Want a behind-the-scenes look at Reflection Riding’s 300-acre campus? Their new build-your-own adventure allows you to customize your experience, from guided canoe trips to up-close animal encounters. Here’s how you can Try This.*
 
Education

Imagine a field trip without the cost + hassle

Field trip season has begun with ArtsBuild’s “Imagine!” program
Students walking in a museum
Taking art class outside of the schools. | Photo by Millicent Garland via ArtsBuld
ArtsBuild is making field trips easy for teachers through its “Imagine!” program, bringing opportunities for Hamilton County elementary schools to explore the arts outside the classrooms for free, with transportation covered.

Reservations are now open for teachers to bring their students to these local spots:

Kindergarten
Creative Discovery Museum | Available Tuesdays-Thursdays, Sept. 3 through May 22 | Three educational opportunities — the ArtSpace, STEM programming (energy, robotics, make it + build and test), and early childhood learning

Contact Sheila Woody via email or call 423-648-6040.

First grade
Chattanooga Theatre Centre | Select days from Dec. 10 through May 16 | Choose a production from the company’s regular and youth theater groups, “Willy Wonka,” “The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs,” + “Disney’s 101 Dalmations Kids.”

Contact Justin Gass via email or call 423-654-7232.

Not a teacher but know one? Make sure you share this opportunity with them.
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Haley
From the editor
If you love a nice romantic evening at home with a good read, then you should definitely check out The Book & Cover’s upcoming Bookstore Romance Day event on Saturday, Aug. 17. Starting at 7 a.m., there will be programming + deals throughout the day — you’ll find me going on a blind date with a book.
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