Category: Tennessee
Knoxville's Plan Eastern Tennessee Gains Regional Support
A recent televised discussion provided an update on the Plan Eastern Tennessee project. The five-county Knoxville region has received a $4.3 million Sustainability Grant from HUD to further the regional sustainability plan.
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Urban Forest Yields $640 Million in Benefits
A study by the U.S. Forest Service found that trees in Tennessee's urban areas provide the state with environmental benefits valued at nearly $640 million each year. Tennessee is only the second state where the Forest Service has surveyed urban trees Th… more »
Columbia Redesigning Commercial Corridor
To revitalize the city and its economy, Columbia Tennessee is rethinking the design of the city’s heart, James Campbell Boulevard. more »
Nashville Moving Forward with Greener Transportation Vision
The Nashville area Metropolitan Planning Organization has embarked on a new philosophy to put the region on a less-polluting and less-consumptive path, anchored by walkable neighborhoods, public transportation, and maximizing the efficiency of current roadways. more »
Memphis Addresses New Urbanism Principles
An opinion piece in the Memphis Daily News discussed the benefits of New Urbanism for Memphis, with an overview of ten principles of New Urbanism. more »
E-Bike Sharing Tested in Knoxville
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is launching a pilot project to test the nation’s first electric bicycle (e-bike) sharing system. An e-bike has an attached motor that activates when pedaling gets more difficult for the rider. The sharing station… more »
New Sustainability Director Plans to Revitalize Memphis/Shelby County Plan
Paul Young, recently appointed to serve as Shelby County’s Sustainability Director, plans to revive an environmental initiative for Memphis and surrounding Shelby County. Written in 2008, the Sustainable Shelby plan produced a long list of green ideas… more »
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