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Over the last twenty years, Chattanooga has gone through a major transformation.
It started here.
CHATTANOOGA’S REVITALIZATION began in 1992 with the construction of the Tennessee Aquarium. Every Chattanoogan knows the story. A handful of community leaders and organizations came together to breathe new life into our city's downtown and position Chattanooga as a premier tourist destination. The Aquarium, followed by the 21st Century Waterfront, was a once in a generation project -- one that's paid off in dividends over the last two decades.
$100M Annual Economic Impact
700,000 visitors to downtown
1,086 supported jobs
$67.7M revenue realized by area businesses
$6.3M tax generated
Over 30,000 underserved students admitted free of charge to the Aquarium each year
IMAGINEif we move that same spirit of revitalization across town?
IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN, there's a place where 40,000 people pass everyday. On their way to work. On their way to shop or grab lunch. As they exit the freeway to start their family vacation.
What if this place could represent the vibrancy and rebirth of Chattanooga?
What if this central spot, located in the newly minted Innovation District, could act as a bookend to downtown's revitalization -- a complement to the 21st Century Waterfront?
Miller Park Districtlet’s IMAGINEA NEW
community engagement
INNOVATION DISTRICT LEADERS
COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
PATTEN TOWERS RESIDENTS
MAYOR ANDY BERKE
LOVEMAN’S BUILDING RESIDENTS
DEVELOPERS + DOWNTOWN BUSINESSES
INNOVATION DISTRICT STAKEHOLDERS
CITY TECHNICAL GROUP
STORMWATER FOCUS GROUP
ARTS TOURISM HOTELS + EVENTS
MULTI MODAL TRANSIT + ACCESS
OUTREACH PROGRAMS
NEIGHBORHOOD LEADERS
SENATOR CORKER
ON SITE INTERVIEWS IN MILLER PARK
PAPER SURVEYS FROM THE LIBRARY
VISION BOARD
ONLINE COMMUNITY SURVEY
FAVORITE PLACES MAP
EVENTS UPDATES
CITY COUNCIL MOSES FREEMAN
CORNERSTONES, INC
LAMP POST GROUP
RIVER CITY COMPANY
CAUSEWAY
ML KING NEIGHBORHOOD
INNOVATION DISTRICT
UTC
PUBLIC WORKSHOP 1
PUBLIC WORKSHOP 2
PUBLIC WORKSHOP 3
OPEN PUBLIC FORUM
KICKOFF MEETINGS CROWDSOURCING
WEBSITE
INTERVIEWS
PUBLIC MEETINGS PUBLIC FORUM
July 20th - August 23rd
July 20th - August 23rd
August 13th - August 14th August 27thJune 25th - June 27th
OPEN HOUSESeptember 28th
OPEN PUBLIC FORUMOctober 29th
A New Miller Park
Open air & inviting
Variety of amenities
Open Air Pavilion--
flex
All ages, all people, all welcome
open airAmphitheater
concerts pop-up markets outdoor events movies
The New MLK Connector
A reimagined MLK corridor will connect the park to the plaza, creating a unified sense of place and opening the district up to host larger events that span the two spaces.
The New Miller Plaza
Tweaks to Miller Plaza will help continue the change occurring in Miller Park and across MLK -- adding to the open and welcome atmosphere of the district.
The New Patten Parkway
Patten Parkway is the strategic next step, continuing the Miller Park District towards MLK boulevard and utilizing underused yet central space for maximum impact.
Interactive Water Featurew/ Mist + Lights
Potential Grove Lighting/ Art Installation
Potential Interactive Art Installation
Lighting + Projections Enhance Events
Performances Enhanced by Light Installation
Gateways Enriched with Lighting/ Transform for Markets
TIMELINESummer 2016: Miller Park construction to begin
estimate
Late Fall 2016: Miller Plaza construction to begin
Spring 2017: Miller Park complete
Summer 2017: Patten Parkway construction to begin
Spring 2017: Miller Park & Plaza complete
2018: Patten Parkway complete
Why here? Why now? IMAGINE our downtown, anchored on the north by the Waterfront
and on the south by an open, inviting, bustling public space.
This is a rare moment in any city -- when the climate is just right for the next big push. The Innovation District is in full swing, with companies flocking to Chattanooga’s core to be a part of our burgeoning tech sector. Cranes dot the skyline, building apartments for young talent who want to walk to work and live in a dense, urban landscape. By unlocking these underutilized public spaces, we will harness this energy and position it to spill into neighboring sectors -- aiding in the rebirth of MLK boulevard and strengthening the corridor to the Southside.
Chattanooga’s first renaissance occurred on the river, creating a destination for locals and tourists alike. There’s no doubt Chattanooga’s next renaissance will happen in the middle of our downtown, leveraging existing activity to boost our quality of life. The creation of the Miller Park District is a once in a generation opportunity that will establish Chattanooga’s place in the 21st century.
The Miller Park District Furthering Chattanooga’s Revitalization