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Final vote follows years of public engagement, including dozens of public presentations and hearings, and paves the way for hundreds of millions of dollars in private investment that will generate new jobs and new homes, as well as new money for schools, roads and infrastructure

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The City of Chattanooga and Trust for Public Land will announce Chattanooga’s participation in an innovative new program designed to address the challenges cities face to improving park access — from gaps in connectivity to finding ways to authentically engage residents in park planning. Chattanooga is one of six cities selected to participate based on its commitment to advancing local park goals, its readiness to explore and adopt new strategies, and its potential to advance field understanding and best practices to other cities.

Roadmap serves as a comprehensive framework to coordinate the efforts of the entire community in building a safer city, now and for generations to come
As Bike Chattanooga passes the decade mark, ridership rose another 10 percent in 2021 to nearly 100,000 riders
Investment in 36 transformative, community-based initiatives will help close long-standing gaps in housing, economic opportunity, education, and public health
Middle- and high school- students will participate in a two-day master class with renowned Chattanooga artists and producers, including YGTUT
Chattanooga Department of Early Learning launches free family event to help connect residents with activities, entertainment and resources
Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly and Hamilton County Mayor Jim Coppinger jointly announce a new phase in the yearslong effort to breathe new life into 140 acres of a once-thriving corner of the community; generate $40 million for schools
Upcoming budget includes a third pothole crew and two more pothole inspectors, $10 million in new paving, as well as asphalt rejuvenation

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The City of Chattanooga’s Department of Equity and Community Engagement is hosting a special edition of their monthly Minority Business Owners Roundtable in honor of the Juneteenth holiday. The celebration will uplift the history of Juneteenth and Black economic empowerment while featuring three Black-owned businesses in the M.L. King area: Chatt Smokehouse, Uncle Larry's, and the Peach Cobbler Factory.