Welcome & Vision
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Master-planned, wellness-focused community.
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Rooted in equity, sustainability, and connection.
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creating a complete, people-first place.More than housing...
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Supports families, empowers entrepreneurs, while protecting nature.
Core Pillars
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Affordability & Attainability: 30% of homes reserved for working families
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Homeownership Opportunities: Prioritizes ownership to build generational wealth
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Health & Wellness: Trails, greenways, YMCA/community center with childcare
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Nature & Preservation: Partnership with Trust for Public Land, preserves wooded areas
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Connectivity & Mobility: Revitalize Tunnel Blvd, restore CARTA bus service
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Economic Empowerment: Live-work units for minority entrepreneurs
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Neighborhood Reinvestment Fund: 1% of net proceeds reinvested locally
Restoring Transit: Tunnel Blvd. to Brainerd Road
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Development enables reinstatement of CARTA service.
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Walkable, safe stops with shelters and real-time info.
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Public-private coordination with CARTA already underway.
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Reconnects residents to jobs, schools, and healthcare.
Reimagining Tunnel Boulevard
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Protected bike lanes and shaded sidewalks.
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ADA-accessible crosswalks and green stormwater features.
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Tree-lined streets, pedestrian lighting, landscaping.
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Public art and pocket parks.
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A safe, vibrant gateway into a thriving neighborhood.
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This is possible with communication and collaboration with members of the community.
Written Commitments & Community Control Through the PUD
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All commitments will be put in writing.
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Community can approve site plan and allowable uses via PUD.
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Prohibited uses include:
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Liquor stores
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CBD shops
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Tobacco stores
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Alcohol production facilities
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Any other uses the community finds harmful...
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Why This Matters?
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Affordable homes and wellness resources for families.
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Investment in homes and neighborhoods.
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Support for local entrepreneurs.
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Revitalization of Tunnel Boulevard.
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Model for community-driven development.
Community Center or YMCA
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Affordable child care and youth programming.
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Senior wellness and intergenerational events.
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Community weight room and fitness space.
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Anchors the neighborhood and builds social ties.
Live-Work Units & Minority-Owned Businesses
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Ground-floor commercial with housing above.
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For creatives, stylists, chefs, solo entrepreneurs.
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Startup support, pop-ups, access to capital.
Neighborhood Reinvestment Fund (1% Commitment)
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1% of net proceeds reinvested into surrounding area.
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Home energy retrofits and weatherization.
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Minor home repairs and green infrastructure.
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Public art, beautification, placemaking.
Join Us!
We are inviting co-creators:
Residents and neighborhood associations
Nonprofits, civic organizations, faith leaders
CARTA
Local businesses, entrepreneurs, funders
Let's Build The Development Off Tunnel Together!
WRITE US A MESSAGE
We want to provide a direct line of communication between the community around the project and the developer/teams involved. Please submit any questions, concerns or comments and one of us will reach out to you. Also, if you'd like to meet one-on-one with us, please request this in the "Questions, Concerns & Comments" section. There's also a button to submit a letter of support for the project, please address this to Chattanooga City Council. We look forward to hearing from you!
NAME SUBMISSIONS
We're asking your help in determining a name for the development off of Tunnel Blvd. If you'd like to add a submission, please use the form to do so.
STAYING UPDATED
If you don't want to send us a message or submit a name for the development, you can just leave your contact information and we'll contact you with anything you need to know related to our community engagement efforts.