and we’ve got several more that are scheduled over the next few months.” The urgency stems from the program’s approaching deadline, the investment period expires in 2027, though payouts continue through 2047. Additionally, East Ridge offers a facade grant matching 50 percent of improvements up to $20,000 for existing businesses. The city has also negotiated payment-in-lieu-of-taxes agreements for manufacturing companies, demonstrating flexibility in creating business-friendly policies that extend beyond retail development to support diverse economic growth. ADDRESSING HOUSING NEEDS East Ridge’s housing pipeline shows a comprehensive approach to meeting diverse residential demands across multiple price points and housing types. The city has approved several major developments that will add hundreds of units to address regional housing shortages while managing the impact of rapid property value increases. Miller details the current projects: “Hummingbird Village in the eastern part of the community has about 55 sites for homes to be built.That was about 150 to 160 single family homes total.” Additional developments include 61 townhouses on Graston Avenue behind Parkridge East Hospital, currently under construction with footings being poured, and 68 single family homes approved for the Gateway Development project area.“On Fountain Avenue, we have 15 cottage homes that are being constructed at the present time,” Miller adds. The Hummingbird Village Phase 2 development Kristen George blissproducts.com 800-248-2547 info@blissproducts.com OVER 40 YEARS OF QUALITY COMMERCIAL PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT, SUPERIOR SERVICE & COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY PLAY OUR SERVICES INCLUDE Playground Design On-Site Consulting Equipment Installation Safety Reviews & Third Party Audits Parts Identification SEE OUR PLAYGROUNDS IN ACTION — BUILT FOR SAFETY & FUN! 169 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 09 EAST RIDGE, TN
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