A resident-first community development initiative modeled after the successful Orchard Knob Collaborative approach. Eastdale Rising brings long-overdue public and private investments directly to the Eastdale neighborhood by listening to neighbors first and directing resources toward the specific home, health, and property improvements residents identify as their highest priorities.
Eastdale Rising
Project Highlights
- Neighbor-Driven Priorities
- Home Repair & Preservation
- HVAC & Energy Upgrades
- Neighborhood Beautification
Project Timeline
Status: Preparing / Active Resident Engagement
- Community Needs Assessment: Gathering direct resident feedback and surveying home-repair needs across Eastdale blocks.
- Partner Alignment: Establishing multi-stakeholder partnerships (modeled on the Orchard Knob Collaborative) to align healthcare, housing, and city resources.
- Resource Deployment: Preparing initial grant and program rollouts for home repair and HVAC upgrades.
Support
- Model: Collaborative Neighborhood Investment (Based on the Orchard Knob Collaborative model)
- Lead Sponsor & Advocate: Councilman Ronald Elliott (District 9)
- Managing Entities: City of Chattanooga, Department of Community Development, and community partner organizations