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  • SUPPORT “STAND & DELIVER: EDUCATION” 02.02.10 // by: Veronique

    Stand and CreateHere are pleased to announce our participation in the Refresh Project, a vetting process for innovative ideas sponsored by Pepsi and GOOD. Our project is Stand & Deliver, a six-month community change process focused on improving education in Chattanooga. Awards are determined by a public vote, and polls are open February 1 through February 28. …(read more)

  • A DIGITAL WORLD, FOR BETTER OR WORSE 01.27.10 // by: Alison

    Technology is a fickle beast—and last week’s City Share with Casey Caplowe from GOOD is a perfect example of this tender fact. Those who were present for Casey’s presentation, as well as that of DJ Trischler from the Half Campaign, can attest that it was a very informative and inspiring lunch hour…and we thank them greatly for their participation. …(read more)

FEATURED VIDEO

City Share | Local Spotlight Series: Preston Roberts from CreateHere Chattanooga on Vimeo.

Since March 2008, Take Root has committed itself to a seemingly simple goal:  to plant trees. The initiative was dreamt up by members of Leadership Chattanooga in fall of 2007, who partnered with the city’s Urban Forestry Council and the Chattanooga Tree Commission. Together, they set out to double the percentage of tree canopy cover in Chattanooga’s urban core over the course of three years. To date, Take Root has planted over 600 trees all across Chattanooga’s downtown area.