Regular community dialogue and critique of urban design in Chattanooga's downtown and the region.
The forum provides a place for the interaction of all citizens in the healthy and sustainable building of our city.
02/21/2019
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11/07/2016
What is a livable community, anyway? A walkable community is the most common term to describe the alternative to drive-only suburbia. Yet walking is so basic to human life that we often take it for granted. Perhaps a more inspiring term is livability.
08/08/2016
A wonderful opportunity to sit in on a lecture tomorrow (Tuesday) in Chattanooga.
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Visiting Lecture: Kevin Murray Kevin Murray will be visiting Chattanooga from the UK on August 9th and was generous enough to carve out out time from his holiday to talk with us about current trends in European Placemaking and Urbanism. Following the talk there is an opportunity for us to discuss how we could apply these fresh vi...
08/08/2016
With discussion about Form-Based Code's parking standards it is worth a discussion. Should (in certain circumstances) we end parking minimums?
Thoughts?
End Parking Minimums Waste of money. Waste of space.
Red light cameras have several problem on top of the terrible nuisance of sending us tickets. That being said... They save lives!
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08/02/2016
"The truth about a city's aspirations isn't found in its vision statement. It's found in its budget. Align the two."
'Money doesn't match the vision,' veteran city planner tells Edmonton councillors Former Vancouver city planner Brent Toderian had some harsh words for council as he assessed the city’s progress on building a smarter, more sustainable city Friday. “You’ve…
07/29/2016
"Trees reduce the cost of air conditioning for both commercial and residential properties, reduce the amount of storm water, can increase home values, and filter the air."
Nashville residents worry about trees as city grows As the city of Nashville grows, the tree canopy is diminishing. But an East Nashvillian is speaking up for the trees.
Short-Term Vacation Rentals include AirBNB and VRBO. What are your thoughts on them? They have positive and negative effects on our neighborhoods, cities and economies. Should they be banned? Should they be restricted or governed like other uses, should they be allowed by right to any home owner?
Lookout Mountain, Tn., May Vote To Ban Short Term Rentals Officials of Lookout Mountain, Tn., said Tuesday night they have been receiving complaints from citizens about houses in their neighborhoods that are being used for short term rentals. Lookout Mountain, Ga., has had the same issues and has already passed a zoning change to prevent the practice.
07/18/2016
The first mile/ last mile problem is a crucial challenge we must understand or the rest of the system will continue to under-perform and under-serve.
Denver’s First Mile/Last Mile Disconnect: Sidewalks "The most important piece for people to access transit, but also the most inadequate and woefully underfunded."
07/13/2016
"Greg Glischinski and his wife, Sheri, have lived in their two-story brick and wood Colonial-style house for more than three decades. The retirees, both in their 60s, want to stay where they are for the rest of their lives.But their house has no bedroom or full bathroom on the first floor. It is on a cul-de-sac, and public transportation options are limited. As they grow older, the Glischinskis may need in-home assistance with tasks like bathing, dressing and preparing meals — an expensive proposition."
Can car-centric suburbs adjust to aging Baby Boomers? By Jenni Bergal CENTENNIAL, Colo. — Greg Glischinski and his wife, Sheri, have lived in their two-story brick and wood Colonial-style house for more than three decades. The retirees, both in their 60s, want to stay where they are for the rest of their lives. But their house has no bedroom or full ba...
07/04/2016
Chattanooga rent prices rise three times faster than income Rental rates in Chattanooga have grown in the past 25 years at only a third of the U.S. rate of increase, but the costs of renting a typical home or apartment in the Chattanooga area have still far outstripped income gains in the same period.
07/01/2016
KW Parking A look at how parking influences the design and use of our neighborhoods and cities.