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The Office of Sustainability was created to lead the Chattanooga Green effort. In order to meet the goals of the Climate Action Plan to reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions and create a more sustainable community, we are currently focused on: Study of Water Quality resources and management of stormwaterDevelopment of demonstration projects for energy efficiency and study of alternative energy sources Initiate community programs, outreach, and educationPromote outstanding sustainability efforts by Chattanooga area businessesReview sustainable transportation options Work with sustainability partners within both the public and private sectors The Office of Sustainability works closely with the Regional Planning Agency at the Planning & Design Studio located on the third floor of the Development Resource Center. The partnership facilitates for the ongoing creation of solutions and strategies to address the sustainability needs of the city.

This data was formed by a combination of heads up digitization and data collection using a hand held GPS unit by staff of the UT Chattanooga ARCS. Geospatial data creation was completed 6/4/2012.

This data was collected and then edited and/or checked for accuracy by staff of the UT Chattanooga ARCS. Geospatial data creation was completed 8/20/11.

Community Gardens

This data was collected and then edited and/or checked for accuracy by staff of the UT Chattanooga ARCS. Geospatial data creation was completed 6/18/2012.

This data was collected and then edited and/or checked for accuracy by staff of the UT Chattanooga ARCS. Geospatial data creation was completed 6/4/2012.