National Park City update, $250K to dump contaminated soil

A crew works on phase one of the Alton Park Connector trail, which will link the walking and biking path on W. 33rd Street to the Riverwalk. (Photo/William Newlin)

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National Park City update

A Council committee heard about efforts related to Chattanooga’s National Park City status. Chattanooga received the designation from London-based nonprofit National Park City Foundation last May.

An ongoing program, headed by Humanaut founder David Littlejohn, asks residents to submit ideas for “seed” projects, from bike lanes to backyard gardens to major infrastructure like the Tennessee Aquarium, Littlejohn told Council.

He said the aim is to realize 10 of 100 accepted seed projects over the next year through a partnership between local government, nonprofits, and businesses.

Check out our video on how to get involved with local National Park City programs and pitch a seed idea.

$250K for soil dumping

Public Works was approved to sign a $250,000 contract with Republic Services to dispose of contaminated soil as part of the Alton Park Connector project. Funds come from a federal grant.

Connecting Alton Park to the Riverwalk — what’s next?

Work is underway to link the current walking and biking trail along W. 33rd Street to the Tennessee Riverwalk near the new Lookouts stadium.

Watch our recent video to learn what’s next for the Connector.

$250K for CPD motorcycles

A $250,000 increase to a contract for police motorcycles was approved. According to the purchasing document, CPD will order six new BMW motorcycles this year.

Miller Park Narcan box

Council voted to put a box with the medication Narcan in Miller Park. Narcan can reduce the impact of ingesting opioids.

Local nonprofit Launch Pad will install the newspaper-style box as part of an overdose prevention pilot program, per the resolution.

Family Justice Center lease

Renewing a $1-per-year office space lease with Partnership for Families, Children and Adults was approved. The nonprofit will have space at the Family Justice Center for four years.