The One Westside People Plan is moving forward with strong momentum. As of March 2025, 100% of original target households are enrolled in case management services through USI, the lead People partner for the Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grant. With a dedicated local team and active community engagement, including monthly resident meetings and a collaborative service provider network, the People Plan is laying the foundation for long-term resident success across housing, education, health, and economic opportunity.
Housing Plan: In a major step forward for the One Westside transformation, the Chattanooga Housing Authority and the City of Chattanooga have officially broken ground on the first two phases of new housing following a $50 million Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grant. The first 230 mixed-income units—part of a seven-phase, 1,126-unit housing plan—are under construction now in the Westside Neighborhood. These initial phases will include 92 new replacement units for current College Hill Courts residents. With construction underway and design work advancing on Phases 2A and 2B, One Westside is putting plans into motion to create more housing options and stronger neighborhoods in the heart of Chattanooga.
The Regional Planning Agency (RPA) has been convening partners since early November 2024 to coordinate on and more fully develop four Critical Community Improvements (CCIs).
The Chattanooga Housing Authority (CHA) and the City of Chattanooga were awarded a $50 million Choice Neighborhoods Implementation (CNI) Grant on July 16, 2024. On August 27, 2024, the Master Developer Agreement was executed between CHA and Columbia Residential as the Housing Implementation Entity.
The Choice Neighborhoods Implementation (CNI) One Westside project is on track to meet its overall objectives.
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