Rebirth of Downtown Chattanooga (2000 - 2005) I

[Hankster]

Possibly no city in the South has experienced a rebirth of their downtown area since the beginning of this century as Chattanooga. The following is a comprehensive list of completed projects in the downtown Chattanooga area since 2000. Much of Chattanooga's growth recently has been concentrated in the downtown area, much more so than in other Southeastern cities. As a result, Chattanooga is often cited as a model for development for other cities across the nation, and even the world. Following this thread, I will have another thread listing the many downtown projects that are currently under construction. Enjoy!

201 Broad Sreet - A mixed Use office and retail development of the former Coca-Cola bottling plant. In this project the Tortilla Factory Restaurant opened in 2000, the Marriott Hotel opened in 2001, the Mellow Mushroom Restaurant in 2002, and the East Seafood Company in 2004.

401 Building - $10 Million revitalization of a 1960's era office building complete 2005

First Volunteer Bank - 14,000 Sq. Ft addition complete 2002

Market Center Building - 40,000 Sq Ft Class A Office building complete 2001

Warehouse Row - Turn of Century warehouse building converted to 25 outlet stores complete 2001

1603 Williams Street - 8 Rental Units complete 2001

1808 Cowart St - 1904 apartment building restored with 11 units in 2001

1st and Market -$4.5 Million luxury condominium complex across from the aquarium complete 2004

Cowart Place - Single family detached housing complete 2001

Crabtree Condos - $3 Million mixed use with 9 flats and 5 townhomes plus retail space on lower level complete 2000

Loveman's on Market - Refurbishishment of 180,000 Sq Ft. historic building. Commercial space on ground floor plus 40 condos and 2 penthouses in 6 story structure. Started 2001.

St. John's Development - Restoration of an historic hotel into 14,000 Sq Ft retail and 15 apartments on upper floos. Complete 2004

Brown and Battle Academies - Two neighborhood based magnet elementary schools opened 2002

Siskin's Childrens Institute - 64,000 Sq Ft facility opened 2001

Chattanooga Convention Center Expansion - Nearly tripling of size from 110,000 Sq Ft to 288,000 Sq Ft facility in 2002

Edited January 17, 2006 by Hankster