Chattanooga’s story is one of renewal. We’ve come a long way from the days of billowing smoke stacks and air pollution so thick that drivers had to turn on headlights during the day. Today, our outdoor resources and growing green economy are distinct competitive advantages. People from around the country are moving to Chattanooga for its next-generation job opportunities and quality of life.
But now is not the time to sit idle. To retain our vibrancy and drive smart economic growth, we have to plan for the future. We must continue to grow and increase opportunity for all Chattanoogans while preserving the natural resources we all treasure.
The Climate Action Plan is a community-wide roadmap for how we will create a prosperous and sustainable future for our city. It sets the following six ambitious yet achievable goals for the next three decades:
These goals were developed with input from multiple local community organizations and residents, during a series of roundtable discussions and workshops over the last year. Achieving them will require all of us, to work together as a community, for a stronger and more resilient future. Download the version of the Climate Action Plan released on March 7, 2023 here. | Download the final version adopted by Chattanooga City Council on March 28, 2023 here.
Regional Planning Agency
1250 Market St
Chattanooga, TN 37402
(423) 643-5900
Office of Sustainability
Erik Schmidt, Director of Sustainability
1250 Market St
Chattanooga, TN 37402
(423) 643-7822