Metro Planning Department
The Mission of the Planning Department is to provide education, information, recommendation, and leadership products to citizens of Nashville so they can enjoy a quality of life enriched by choices in housing and transportation, efficient use of public infrastructure, distinctive community character, and a robust civic life.
New phone line has latest information on Planning Commission meetings
Our meeting information line at (615) 880-1006 provides the latest information on agendas and requests for deferral. It's updated on the morning of every Commission meeting, and again as necessary until the meeting begins.
Hunter Gee joins Planning Commission
At its May 6 meeting, the Metropolitan Council appointed R. Hunter Gee, AIA, NCARB, to a four-year term on the Planning Commission, replacing Ann Nielson. Mr. Gee is Senior Associate and Director of Community Planning at Looney Ricks Kiss Architects.
The Council also appointed Commissioner Derrick Dalton to his first full term; Mr. Dalton joined the Commission in August 2007.
Bikes are slightly slower but far cleaner in Great Commuter Race
Car drivers finished a few minutes ahead of bicycle riders and train and bus passengers in an eight-mile race through Nashville's streets Tuesday morning; it's the first time in race history that a bike rider hasn't won, but they still claimed the advantage in healthy lifestyle and energy efficiency.
The race began at Donelson Plaza and ended at the Metro Courthouse during peak commuting time, with riders and drivers setting their own routes.
"The cars were just barely faster, but the bikes generated no pollutants," says Leslie Meehan, transportation planner and Walk/Bike Nashville board member. "The riders got in a good workout, and they actually beat one of the three cars - which makes this a great example of why we support bike commuting whenever possible."
Retreat scheduled this Saturday
The Planning Commission will hold a retreat from 9 am - 1 pm Saturday, May 10, at the Shelby Bottoms Nature Center in Shelby Park.
Questions or comments
New information from Bells Bend community meetings
- Powerpoint presentation from the April 29 public meeting
- Agenda of the April 29 public meeting
Next Meeting
Date: Thursday, May 15
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Scottsboro Community Club, 5201 Old Hydes Ferry Pike
Details of previous meetings are on our Bordeaux-Whites Creek community page.
Transportation-plan meetings continue through May 15
Transportation options in the Nashville-Gallatin corridor are the topic for five public workshops in Davidson and Sumner counties. These meetings provide an opportunity for public input on growth, future development, and transportation needs in one of the state's fastest-growing areas.
Draft Charlotte Pike plan will be presented May 12
Planners will discuss a "Draft Corridor Design Plan" for part of the Charlotte Pike corridor at a community meeting May 12. This is the latest in a series of public conversations about possible growth and development along Charlotte between 42nd Avenue North and Richland Creek in West Nashville.The Draft Plan Presentation Meeting will begin at 6 pm Monday, May 12, at St. Ann Catholic Community, 5101 Charlotte Pike.
Details of the proposed plan and previous meetings are on our West Nashville community page.
APA Downloads
Details of Executive Director Rick Bernhardt's presentation at the 100th American Planning Association national conference
CNU Downloads
Details of Executive Director Rick Bernhardt's presentation at the 16th Congress for the New Urbanism
This page last updated on Thursday, May 8, 2008 7:07 AM