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