Hello Saturday. May 18 2024 |
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Chicago-based urban planning organization Camiros aided in the zoning code analysis for Chattanooga. | Photo by NOOGAtoday |
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🏢 Why update?
The current zoning code isn’t in line with Chattanooga’s goals — much of it doesn’t allow for certain forms of development + in some cases, the regulations don’t relate to Chattanooga’s current environment. 🏠 Why should I care? Zoning affects everyone — where you live, work + play exist in the way that they currently do because of it.
Plus, a code update could result in exciting changes like greater economic development, housing expansion, and transit-oriented development.
🏛️ What could change?
Well, there’s a lot to unpack — a 42-page analysis to unpack, actually. Some highlights: 1. Potentially adding new zones: -
Industrial Mixed Use Zone | Would allow for the mixing of light industrial + warehousing uses with commercial uses (even limited residential uses like multi-family and live/work) | Can help preserve existing industrial development, suit modern industrial needs + accommodate creative uses of buildings while preserving them.
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Institutional Zone | Crafted for large institutional campuses (healthcare facilities, educational institutions, etc.) | Would provide the city more control over the “edges” of the zone so that it is presented in a way that aligns with city character, while providing the campus more flexibility inside.
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Open Space Zone | Accommodates open space uses, from parks and playgrounds to conservation areas | Would allow zoning to more accurately reflect land use found in the city + acknowledge the many purposes of outdoor spaces.
2. A full restructuring of commercial zones in order to make the purpose of each zone more clear + present various options for development.
3. A new set of urban residential zones — acknowledging + reinforcing urban neighborhood development patterns — with structural considerations. This could potentially simplify the overall code, too.
Currently, the project is in its planning + code writing process. Now is an ideal time for the public (that's you), neighborhood organizations, and private companies to participate as the project develops information for consideration by the City Council during the next year. Have ideas or questions? Make them known.
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Today -
All About Lavender | Tues., Aug. 23 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center | $28 | Learn how to grow lavender + make a “dream pillow” filled with lavender and other herbs.
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Spoken Word and Poetic Readings | Tues., Aug. 23 | 7-9 p.m. | Wanderlinger Brewing Co. | Free+ | All ages are welcome at this event — plan for two, five-minute segments of reading if you wish to participate. 🎤
Wednesday - Green Drinks | Wed., Aug. 24 | 5-7 p.m. | Ruby Falls’ Castle Café | Price of purchase | Enjoy a drink with Green Spaces + discuss the area’s sustainable businesses — Ruby Falls admission is not necessary to attend.
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1 Million Cups Chattanooga: National Dog Month | Wed., Aug. 24 | 9-10 a.m. | UTC Center for Innovation + Entrepreneurship, 410 E. 8th St. | Free | Hear from business owners Sean + Taylor Barclay with Social AniMall and Carla Durham Eischeid with Doggie Doos of Chattanooga. 🐕
Thursday
- An Evening with Jasmine Marie | Thurs., Aug. 25 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Parkside Hall, 2035 Polk St. | Donation | Join Jasmine Marie, speaker, breathwork practitioner + founder of Black Girls Breathing, for a night of breathwork and conversation — masks are required at this event. 🧘
- “ANONYMOUS CLUB” | Thurs. Aug. 25-Sat., Aug. 27 | 7-9 p.m. | Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Ave. | $10 | Watch a screening of the documentary “ANONYMOUS CLUB,” a peek inside the world of Australian singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett.
Friday - Moonlight Roller Space Late Skate | Fri., Aug. 26 | 7-11 p.m. | Chattanooga Skate Park, 1801 Reggie White Blvd. | Free+, RSVP | Skate along to space jams + galactic games — skate rentals available for $10. 👽
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Learn more about the supper’s featured chefs + partnership with Uncle Nearest on the festival Instagram page. | Post via @tnwhiskeyfestival |
We’re making it a double — aka, we’ve got two bits of good news. The Tennessee Whiskey Festival announced that it will return this year on Sat., Sept 24. To kick it all off the evening before, the Whiskey Supper will take place featuring Chefs Kenyatta Ashford (of Neutral Ground), Shalonda Berry, Seringe Mbay, and Ricky Moore + Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey pairings.
Tickets to the festival + supper — both taking place at Miller Plaza — are on sale now.
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Weather - 87º | Partly cloudy | 10% chance of rain 🌤️
Tech -
The National Digital Inclusion Alliance recently named Chattanooga + Hamilton County a 2022 Digital Inclusion Trailblazer — a public inventory of gov't initiatives to promote digital literacy + broadband access. To receive the title, municipalities must meet a minimum of three of the six different criteria — Chattanooga met all six.
Closed -
The Creative Discovery Museum will be closed Tues., Aug. 23-Wed., Aug. 25 to prepare for the extensive renovations on the second floor (featuring the visual + performing arts gallery “ArtSpace”) that will be shared with the public on Sat., Aug. 27.
Cause -
The Red Bank Community Food Pantry will host a BBQ & Bluegrass Fundraiser (featuring over 600 pounds of barbecue) on Sat., Sept. 17 in the Red Bank Community Park. Bring a jar of peanut butter, a can of tuna fish, or a monetary donation for admission.
Outdoor
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In addition to the Chattanooga Paddlefest, the 2022 River Launch will take place at the waterfront on Sat., Aug. 27 at 3:30 p.m. This free event is for anyone ages 8+ and will allow skateboards and BMX bikes to launch into the Tennessee River off of ramps. 🛹
Read -
The Chattanooga Author Showcase — featuring nine local authors in SoLit (formerly the Southern Lit Alliance) — will take place on Thurs., Aug. 25 at Stove Works. The authors will read from their published works + answer questions from the audience. The showcase is free to the public, but make sure to RSVP. 📚
Community -
The Tri-State Military Vehicle Club’s vehicle show + swap returns Sat., Sept. 3-Sun., Sept. 4 at Camp Jordan. The free show will display military vehicles from World War II to modern day — you can also rent a space to sell or trade military items and vehicle parts.
Plan Ahead -
It’s almost spooky season, which means The Read House will host its annual run of overnight stays in the “haunted" Room 311. These six nights in October are the only times during the year that the room is available to the general public. Reservations will be accepted beginning Thurs., Sept. 15 at 1 p.m. EST. 👻
DYK -
Did you know that you can purchase concert + event tickets from The Signal fee-free on Fridays from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.? The box office offers printed, physical tickets that can be purchased without online fees, so you don’t have to pay extra for your next concert outing. 🎟️
Drink -
Naked River Brewing Co. now offers cocktails at the brewery. You can enjoy the spiked frosé and soon will be able to choose from a list of batched cocktails with classic options + rotating frozen drinks — all Sasquatch approved. 🍹
Job
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Eat -
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