The Reimagining Broad Street project is a detailed, block-by-block urban design analysis that will address public realm improvements, multi-modal transportation enhancements, integrate technology, green infrastructure, parking, and economic development opportunities, all while supporting existing businesses and urban residents. The hands-on workshop will provide a fun and interactive way for residents to assist the planning team to quickly dive into the details of the plan and inform specific actions to create the short and long-term transformation of Broad Street, said officials.
An evening session, set for Tuesday, is the centerpiece of a week-long planning session and will be informative and essential to building consensus and gathering input. The workshop will include a brief presentation to orient participants to the project, followed by a mapping and visioning exercise.
Questions that will be proposed to participants will include: “What would you change about the current configuration of Broad Street?” “How can the street be better designed to serve and connect Downtown and surrounding neighborhoods?” “How can the street space welcome all modes of transportation (walking, biking, shuttle users, cars)?” Questions like these will start the conversation as participants gather around tables, work in small groups, mark-up maps, and draw ideas.
Over 1,300 Chattanooga residents completed the “Reimagining Broad Street” survey as part of the first phase of the redevelopment project.
Over 180 residents will meet at the Tennessee Aquarium to provide feedback and assist to create a vision for Broad Street. River City Company, with support of the city of Chattanooga, the Chattanooga Design Studio and Dover Kohl, will combine the feedback with data to create the plan.
It will be held Tuesday from 5:30-7:30 p.m., doors open at 5 p.m. at the Tennessee Aquarium River Journey Building, 1 Broad St. The event is sold out.
Speakers will be Emily Mack, president and CEO River City Company; Mayor Tim Kelly; and Victor Dover, Dover Kohl principal-in-charge.
For more information visit www.broadstreetcha.com.
Link to Initial Survey Results: https://www.broadstreetcha.com/survey-results