WHY CHATTANOOGA?
Surrounded by mountains, rivers and lakes, Chattanooga and Hamilton County, Tennessee, offer a little bit of everything. Chattanooga boasts the fastest internet service in the western hemisphere, with 10 gigabit service available for every home and business. A thriving downtown, located along the Tennessee River, is brimming with shops, dining and history. With an emphasis on sustainability, Chattanooga recently adopted a new Climate Action Plan, and Volkswagen’s new ID.4 electric vehicle is being assembled locally. Awarded Outdoor Magazine’s “Best Town Ever” title for two years, the Scenic City boasts a range of outdoor offerings.
WHY THE RPA?
Community Planning & Design is a division of the RPA that focuses on area planning, placemaking, and urban design. Our division’s work program for the next two years will be focused on developing Area Plans that cover all of Hamilton County. A new Place Types palette will be applied to each Area Plan. We will also be developing more detailed plans for designated mixed-use centers in each area.
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS
Successful candidates for this position should have strong experience in physical land use planning. We are looking for someone who also has experience in GIS to complement our team. A background in urban design, architecture, or landscape architecture, is also preferred, but not required.
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