Chattanooga Civics

Chattanooga Civics

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Chattanooga Civics episodes

  • #45 - Public Transit with CARTA

    The Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority, more commonly known as CARTA, is the public transit system in Chattanooga, TN, serving the City of Chattanooga, Hamilton County and the surrounding areas. In this episode we learn more about how CARTA operates and how they lead in transit technology.

    Find out more at https://www.gocarta.org/

    This episode is sponsored by Weissmann Music - 850-450-7867 - https://www.weissmanmusic.com/

    You can sign up for the Chattanooga Civics Newsletter here: https://buttondown.email/ChattanoogaCivics

    For more civic resources visit ChattanoogaCivics.com

    Music credits: Loopster by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4991-loopster License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Funk Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    41 min
  • #44 - Public Works

    Public Works is, in many ways, the cornerstone of city government. Infrastructure and sanitation are among the core services that's define a city. In this episode I spoke with Chattanooga's new director of Public Works, Tom Hutka. We talk trash, sewage, and of course, potholes.

    This episode is sponsored by Juicy Rhino. Listen here: https://open.spotify.com/show/3iJo8qz6R7GLPJ65eUhLvg

    For more civic resources visit ChattanoogaCivics.com


    Music credits:

    Loopster by Kevin MacLeod

    Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4991-loopster

    License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    Funk Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod

    Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop

    License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    49 min
  • #43 - Development Tax Incentives

    Cities of all sizes use tax incentives to draw business and promote growth. Helen Burns Sharp founded Accountability for Taxpayer Money to better track an analyze the use of tax incentives in Chattanooga to ensure that these packages are balanced and effective. In this episode we discuss the most common types of tax incentives and how they are used in Chattanooga. 

    Find out more at https://www.atmchatt.com/ 

    This episode is sponsored by Weissmann Music - 850-450-7867 - https://www.weissmanmusic.com/

    You can sign up for the Chattanooga Civics Newsletter here: https://buttondown.email/ChattanoogaCivics

    For more civic resources visit ChattanoogaCivics.com

    Music credits:

    Loopster by Kevin MacLeod

    Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4991-loopster

    License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    Funk Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod

    Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop

    License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    55 min
  • #42 - Parks and Outdoors

    For the first time in over a decade the City of Chattanooga is taking a comprehensive look at it's parks system. I spoke with Scott Martin, the new director of Parks and Outdoors, to discuss the impact parks have on our city and what this new comprehensive plan might look like.

    Find out more at https://www.chattanoogaparksandoutdoorsplan.com/

    This episode is sponsored by Weissmann Music - 850-450-7867 - https://www.weissmanmusic.com/

    You can sign up for the Chattanooga Civics Newsletter here: https://buttondown.email/ChattanoogaCivics

    For more civic resources visit ChattanoogaCivics.com

    Music credits:

    Loopster by Kevin MacLeod

    Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4991-loopster

    License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    Funk Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod

    Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop

    License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    46 min
  • #41 - The Small Cities Coalition

    I branched out a bit for this episode. While I don’t have the time to cover any of our small neighboring municipalities (Red Bank, East Ridge, etc.), I was able to make some time to speak with Bridgett Raper of the Small Cities Coalition. Seven of our neighboring municipalities formed this coalition to better coordinate their positions on state and county legislation.

    I apologize for the audio quality, this was my first episode back on Zoom in several months and I had the wrong mic selected. Thankfully Bridgett's audio came in much more clearly. 

    This episode is sponsored by Weissmann Music - 850-450-7867 - https://www.weissmanmusic.com/

    You can sign up for the Chattanooga Civics Newsletter here: https://buttondown.email/ChattanoogaCivics

    For more civic resources visit ChattanoogaCivics.com

    Music credits:

    Loopster by Kevin MacLeod

    Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4991-loopster

    License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    Funk Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod

    Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop

    License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    34 min
  • #40 - Mayor Kelly's One Year Update

    Mayor Kelly has been in office for one year! I sat down with him to discuss his goals, successes, and challenges. 

    You can download the One Chattanooga Strategic Plan here (PDF): https://pbb.chattanooga.gov/one-chattanooga-strategic-plan/

    You can read the CALEB Community Land Trust study here: https://www.calebcha.org/cltstudy.html

    You can read the South Broad District stadium study here: https://issuu.com/chattanoogadesignstudio/docs/01-29-2018_southbroaddistrictstudy-/130

    You can sign up for the Chattanooga Civics Newsletter here: https://buttondown.email/ChattanoogaCivics

    For more civic resources visit ChattanoogaCivics.com

    Music credits:

    Loopster by Kevin MacLeod

    Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4991-loopster

    License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    Funk Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod

    Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop

    License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    1 hr 24 min
  • #39 - Form Based Code

    Zoning regulations have far reaching implications for housing affordability, transportation and economic development. In Chattanooga our entire downtown core has it's own unique section in the zoning code. I sat down with Sarah Robbins, the Form Based Code Development Review Planner, to learn more.

    Chattanooga Civics is now on Patreon! Go to Patreon.com/ChattCivics

    For more civic resources visit ChattanoogaCivics.com

    Music credits:

    Loopster by Kevin MacLeod

    Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4991-loopster

    License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    Funk Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod

    Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop

    License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    50 min
  • #38 - Housing Affordability with CNE

    The Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise is non profit founded to help families navigate the homebuying process and become successful, lifelong homeowners. CNE is involved in many different aspects of the Chattanooga housing market, including education, lending, and development. I sat down with Martina Guilfoil, the president of CNE, to discuss their work, especially as it pertains to housing affordability.

    Chattanooga Civics is now on Patreon! Go to Patreon.com/ChattCivics

    For more civic resources visit ChattanoogaCivics.com

    Music credits:

    Loopster by Kevin MacLeod

    Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4991-loopster

    License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    Funk Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod

    Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop

    License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    1 hr 12 min
  • #37 - Incoming Police Chief Celeste Murphy

    Mayor Tim Kelly recently announced his appointment for Chattanooga Chief of Police, Atlanta Deputy Chief of Police Celeste Murphy, pending confirmation by the city council. I sat down with a brief conversation to discuss her background and her thoughts on where she will take the CPD.

    Chattanooga Civics is now on Patreon! Go to Patreon.com/ChattCivics

    For more civic resources visit ChattanoogaCivics.com

    Music credits:

    Loopster by Kevin MacLeod

    Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4991-loopster

    License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    Funk Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod

    Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop

    License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    22 min
  • #36 - Historic Preservation and Zoning

    The city of Chattanooga has a rich architectural history. This episode is an interview with two people trying got preserve that history, Todd Morgan, Executive Director of the historic preservation organization Cornerstones, and Melisa Mortimer, the Development Review Planner for the City of Chattanooga Historic Zoning Commission.

    Chattanooga Civics is now on Patreon! Go to Patreon.com/ChattCivics

    For more civic resources visit ChattanoogaCivics.com


    Music credits:

    Loopster by Kevin MacLeod

    Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4991-loopster

    License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    Funk Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod

    Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop

    License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    54 min

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