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Transportation Plan Endorsement Letter
Micromobility: Improving Accessibility
Highlights: Women Leading | Civic Change
High school Students map wellness data
Housing Challenges in Nashville
You said something about the housing challenges in Nashville, and it wasn’t surprising to hear the overwhelming feeling of deficiency - of not having enough. You cited a lack of housing, lack of housing types, lack of diversity, lack of connection to green spaces. We could add a lack of funding, lack of a comprehensive plan, and lack of public support to that list.
John Cooper’s Mayoral Candidate response to The Plan of Nashville’s 10 Principles
NCDC asked Nashville’s mayoral candidates to provide their ideas for each of The Plan of Nashville’s 10 principles, that are essential to guide public policy, development practice, urban planning, and civic design. This serves as, then mayoral candidate, John Cooper’s responses.
Publication: Fairgrounds Public Meetings Report
The Design Center facilitated a series of public meetings with the Fairgrounds Design Team to get input in order to inform a more refined version of the Fairground Improvement Plan in Nashville.
New Schools for Downtown Nashville
Publication: Designing Action—An International Design Competition
Envisioning new design concepts for Nashville's East Bank from hundreds of international designers