Hamilton County unincorporated planning commission approved [developing]
Key Questions
What change did Hamilton County make to its planning commission?
The County Commission voted 7-4 to end the Regional Planning Agency (RPA) and establish a new bi-weekly unincorporated planning commission starting April 1. This addresses development and rural tensions.
What risks does the UTC Friar Branch Creek study highlight?
The study flags growth in East Brainerd causing runoff and flood risks. Chattanooga's metro population has grown from 340,000 in 2000 to over 440,000.
What is CARTA proposing to Hamilton County?
CARTA is pitching a free shuttle between Chattanooga Airport and downtown. The proposal was presented to the County Commission.
What road project changes is Wamp proposing?
Congressman Wamp proposes diverting Hilltop Drive funds to new road projects in Ooltewah. The Hamilton County Commission votes on April 15.
How does the new planning commission impact Chattanooga?
The shift affects zoning and housing in Chattanooga amid development boom. It includes tracking meetings like Red Bank Totten 41.7ac on April 14.
County 7-4 ends RPA, new bi-weekly comm Apr 1 amid dev/rural tensions; UTC Friar Branch Creek study flags East Brainerd growth/runoff/flood risks. Wamp Hilltop-Ooltewah 4/15; Red Bank Totten 41.7ac 4/14; CARTA shuttle; jobs boom. Impacts Chattanooga zoning/housing; track meetings.