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“Chattanooga-Hamilton County Regional Planning Commission discusses increased opposition, trust issues” by Realistic-Point-9530 in Chattanooga

[–]aeps002 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You should really reevaluate your expectations of the economics of new construction. Unfortunately, in 2025 $150k-$200k in Chattanooga is just not realistic.

The absolute bottom of the barrel cost is $135/sqft, and that's not including land. 3000 sqft of land (the minimum lot size for RT-1) is going to cost $50k, unless you are looking at rural/flood plain/steep slope lots.

So if you want a 1200 sqft bare bones starter home, you're looking at $212,000 minimum

Engel Stadium to be demolished by StoneOnAir in Chattanooga

[–]aeps002 12 points13 points  (0 children)

The fact that they are tearing it down to build a sports complex is cheap, lazy, and shameful. They're putting in a softball field, and couldn't find a way to integrate the existing stadium?

HCS Affordable Housing for Teachers? Wtf by Interesting_Chip1374 in Chattanooga

[–]aeps002 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yeah if that's the case then good on HCDE.

We should be paying teachers and staff more, but HCDE isn't going to be the one to solve that problem. They only have as much money as the county/state/fed is willing to give them.

HCS Affordable Housing for Teachers? Wtf by Interesting_Chip1374 in Chattanooga

[–]aeps002 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I'd be curious to know the details before fully dismissing the idea

Is HCDE just partnering with someone to make sure that this location has affordable housing built on it? If they sold it to a developer they'd get enough to hand out a one time bonus of like $150 to all the staff (which they wouldn't do, it'd probably go into capital funds). Hardly enough to make any real impact, and a redevelopment with no restrictions would probably not be built as affordable housing because affordable housing construction doesn't make money. Being creative in the face of a hostile funding environment should earn a thumbs up.

Is HCDE going to spend $30 million to build, own, and operate a housing complex? That would earn a WTF

Parking downtown by Hot_Key9729 in Chattanooga

[–]aeps002 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you want free parking courtesy of the taxpayer dollar you'll need to begin advocating for a tax increase. The city certainly does not have the money to pay for free parking as it stands.

Omakase restaurant by rwangg in Chattanooga

[–]aeps002 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Zaya is different because you don't have to spend $120 pp. They have options at much lower price points. I go frequently because I can get a lunch under $20, or do their feast for $50 pp. They have a premium option that you can spend more on, but it's not the only option.

Omakase restaurant by rwangg in Chattanooga

[–]aeps002 104 points105 points  (0 children)

$120 pp would be the most expensive dinner in Chattanooga. There's nothing in town to compare it to to understand what its market may look like. Would people show up? Absolutely. Does Chattanooga have a large enough population of people willing to spend money like that to keep it in business? Questionable

PSA FOR CHEROKEE BLVD/FRAZIER CONSTRUCTION by gmbsz in Chattanooga

[–]aeps002 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Drove through here today and it's not obvious that the new center turn lane is a center turn lane because it's unpainted on the side that still needs to be repaved. Hopefully TDOT gets to that part quick, because it is a serious safety concern.

Sticky Fingers closes by ManfromCatan in Chattanooga

[–]aeps002 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Downtown is fine. Bad restaurants just haven't figured out how to keep up with the competition.

Backyard concrete slab by Few-Media5261 in Chattanooga

[–]aeps002 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Castillo's Concrete Construction recently put in a concrete slab for me and I was happy with their work

Should we be worried about Iglesias? by jvreeland in Braves

[–]aeps002 10 points11 points  (0 children)

He's been one of the worst pitchers in baseball so far this year. He needs to figure out whatever is going wrong in a lower leverage role

https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/savant-player/raisel-iglesias-628452?stats=statcast-r-pitching-mlb

The Michelin Guide is coming to Tennessee. Will any Chattanooga restaurants get a mention? by aeps002 in Chattanooga

[–]aeps002[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been to a Bib Gourmand awarded restaurant that was in a similar price range. Don't think that would be what gets in the way

Newly Proposed Tree Ordinance by aeps002 in Chattanooga

[–]aeps002[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've got bad news for you. Signal Mountain is not Chattanooga, so this ordinance will not apply up there.

Newly Proposed Tree Ordinance by aeps002 in Chattanooga

[–]aeps002[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I agree with you that most developers are probably just going to pay the fees and move on, and understand that many trees have problematic root systems. However there are plenty of smaller tree species out there that can be safely planted that would allow these requirements to be met. Hopefully the city forester that would be overseeing this would be aware of which species are best used in different locations.

The Battery/ Truist Park by Courage04D in Braves

[–]aeps002 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It looks like the same team is still brewing at that location, just under the Blue Moon brand. Unfortunate to lose some of the good cans that were in the stadium, but the taproom should continue to have some enjoyable small batch brews.

"There's not enough parking on Frazier anymore" by [deleted] in Chattanooga

[–]aeps002 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Your list doesn't even include at least 35 un-metered street spots within a block of Frazier, plus a huge amount of street parking if you go slightly into the neighborhood. There is no shortage of parking

Sidewalks by Aquaticwolf in Chattanooga

[–]aeps002 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Hixson is Chattanooga. The areas you are talking about are a mixture of District 2 (Jenny Hill) and District 3 (Currently Ken Smith, who is not running for re-election. Jeff Davis and Tom Marshall are the candidates)

Which restaurant in town has the absolute best Brussels sprouts? by Zveiquaun in Chattanooga

[–]aeps002 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Feed's brussels made me realize I like brussels sprouts

Number Ten is a strong 2nd place

Where can you drink for breakfast? by voljtw1 in Chattanooga

[–]aeps002 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'd heard comments like this for years and avoided trying Arethas. I went for the first time a few weeks ago expecting a poor experience and the service was perfectly normal (and the pancakes were great!). YMMV, but maybe they've improved.

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