Projects

Global Village and SMART Park

The Enterprise South Park mimics old industrial parks no longer viable for urban and residential settings.

New designs and energy systems can be incorporated to create an industrial park that brings quality living
and wellness to those who work and live there.

Great Community in Nature

Use latest imaging, GIS and satellite information plus citizen searches to conduct an inventory
of natural resources for Hamilton County.

Create a checklist for decision-makers to use. This information can be used by Outdoor Chattanooga
in determining appropriate recreational venues and for program educational information. Chattanooga
will be one of the first "Great Communities in Nature" through the national Biodiversity Project,
a non-profit organization based in Madison, Wisconsin.

Green Neighborhoods

In conjunction with the Chattanooga Downtown Plan and Chattanooga Neighborhood Services, select 2
neighborhoods and work with citizens to envision and implement sustainable solutions.

Draw groups together to form "EcoTeams" and conduct a "Livable Neighborhoods" program to
promote sense of community.

Build a demonstration zero emissions mixed retail and housing center using sustainable materials
and LEED guidelines.
Increase access for people to obtain green products.

Strengthening Sustainable Fabric

UCI provides services to assist other non-profit organizations with sustainable missions as may be needed.

UCI has coordinated efforts for Tennessee Forests Council and TN Model Forest Policy Project in work to sustain
a healthy viable state forest ecosystem. UCI serves as fiscal agent for Urban Sustainability Projects dedicated
to transforming building trades for sustainable building.

Forums for Learning
Advance solutions for today's issues:

• Signature Speakers Series;
  
• Incorporation of sustainability curricula on college campuses;
  
• Continuation of Threshold Conference findings;
  
• Bring Zero Emissions World Congress to Chattanooga;
  
• Set up an information clearing house and promote community gatherings that strengthen social fabric.

Great Community in Nature

• Use latest imaging, GIS and satellite information plus citizen searches to conduct an inventory of
  natural resources for Hamilton County. Create a checklist for decision-makers to use that will serve as a
  model for other communities. Partner with National Biotic Inventory project (NBII) at UTC. This information
  can be used by Outdoor Chattanooga in determining appropriate recreational venues, to inform program educational
  information, to protect ecologically sensitive sites, and for marketing to potential visitors. Chattanooga
  will be one of the first "Great Communities in Nature" in partnership with Biodiversity Project, Inc.
• Create an urban forest and water collection system as part of Southside Chattanooga development in conjunction
  with the Chattanooga Downtown Plan.
• Use high-tech innovations to produce large amounts of year-round local food in an urban setting.
• Promote the establishment of a shared transportation business.