PROPOSALCONNECTIONS

• Provide interpretive venues that highlight regional history and City’s Industrial Heritage

• Provide points of interest along the Riverwalk

• Consider view shed potential

• Connect the National Park site and history of:• Early Civilizations• Patterns of Settlement & Displacement• Civil War Heritage

• Promote eco-friendly projects as part of 21st Century story like water quality, recycling, etc.

• Feature public art components as gateway landmarks

• Create opportunities to connect nearby residents to the Riverwalk and Mocassin Bend

• Connect history of area through wayfinding signage and other interpretive venues

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Moccasin Bend is a unit of the National Park Service

NORTH SHORE PUBLIC SPACES: CONNECTING NEIGHBORHOODS & HISTORY

Moccasin Bend preserves and interprets nationally significant resources associated with the Civil War Campaign for Chattanooga and 12,000 years of American Indian presence on Moccasin Bend including the Trail of Tears routes. With miles of trails, this national park also provides opportunities for residents to experience the physical and mental health benefits of enjoying scenic views and natural beauty.

ADOPTED IN 2012

As this concept shows, a connection is feasible since an existing road network is in place north of the railroad; however, there are physical barriers such as fencing, rail crossings and loading areas that must be considered in any future enhancement efforts. Connecting North Shore neighborhoods (Hill City, Stringer’s Ridge and North Chattanooga) with a more direct route from Cherokee Blvd. to Manufacturer’s Rd is needed.

2016 NORTH SHORE PUBLIC SPACES

1 Street Improvements to Manufacturer’s Rd and Hamm Rd: design schematics

2 Manufacturer’s Park at US-27/Olgiati Bridge: design development

3North Shore Riverwalk: design schematics

4 Connecting History Connecting Neighborhoods

We wish to thank the following partners: City of Chattanooga, Lyndhurst Foundation, Benwood Foundation, Friends of Moccasin Bend, the National Park Service, and the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Regional Planning Agency.

Design Team: Jones & Jones Architects, Arcadis, BWSC, Lord Consulting and Dr. Daryl Black

CHEROKEE BLVD. MANUFACTURERS RD.

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Conceptual illustration of one of the options proposed to create a north/south connection from Cherokee Blvd to the Riverwalk. It may feature a path, sidewalk or multi-use street for increased accessibility. Alleviating traffic congestion and providing more multi-modal options for this highly active area is a concern that must be addressed.

COMMUNITY

Moccasin Bend embodies the incredible natural beauty of our landscape; a revived downtown; respect for the environment, history, and culture; and access to outdoor education and recreation for all including families and urban youth. Connecting community is the key focus of the North Shore Public Spaces and the 2012 Gateway Plan.

CONNECTING COMMUNITY

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North Shorepublic spaces

CONNECTIONS

A north-south connection from Cherokee Blvd to the Riverwalk alleviates trafiic congestion and increases accessibiliy to commercial areas and park spaces. The connection may feature a path, sidewalk or multi-use street.