Climate Action Plan

 
 

In 2018, green|spaces embarked on a mission to build upon the important work from the City of Chattanooga’s 2009 Climate Action Plan. In 2009, the City of Chattanooga adopted its first Climate Action Plan based on the recommendations of the Chattanooga Green Committee that focused on energy, healthy communities, natural resources, and education & policy.

Since then, our community had collectively addressed over 90% of the projects that were outlined and have reduced citywide carbon emissions by 25%, much of that thanks to TVA closing coal plants, while simultaneously increasing our population by 14% and increasing GDP by 45%.

The Integrated Community Sustainability Plan outlined a series of collective goals, values, strategies, and tactics to advance Chattanooga’s environmental, social, and economic sustainability. Contact green|spaces for a copy of this draft.

The Integrated Community Sustainability Plan was facilitated by green|spaces and written by over 100 individuals representing over 50 organizations. The ultimate goal was adoption by the City of Chattanooga.

Climate Action Plan Adoption - March 2023

In March 2023, the City of Chattanooga presented their updated Climate Action Plan to City Council. This document was based off of green|spaces ICSP, the Regional Resiliency Plan of Mayor Berke’s administration, and Mayor Kelley’s One Chattanooga plan. 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:

  • Build a more sustainable city through new, modernized smart growth and zoning policies

  • Preserve and improve Chattanooga’s natural resources

  • Become a national leader in the green economy

  • Achieve net zero-carbon emissions in City government operations by 2040 and city-wide by 2050

  • Achieve a zero waste footprint in City government operations by 2040 and city-wide by 2050

  • Reduce disparities among socially and economically vulnerable communities