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Sharing the same roadways with bicyclists means increased safety issues
BY JON HARTMAN Although we’ve had a very mild winter, warmer weather and longer days are just around ... Read more
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TIF-based incentive proposal ready for city and county approval
By JON HARTMAN Over the past six years as Planning & Development Director I have been talking about ... Read more
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Development, revitalization take time, but it’s time to start
Downtown redevelopment/revitalization has been a hot topic in Elizabethton since I’ve been doing planning in Elizabethton — nine ... Read more
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Where you live can affect your health
A new trend that has been popping up in planning circles lately is the intersection of human health ... Read more
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It’s your property, but zoning defines what you can do with it
Although I thoroughly enjoy my job, sometimes it can be very difficult. Part of my job as the ... Read more
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Expanding our recreational opportunities
There has been a lot of discussion lately about expanding the recreational opportunities in Elizabethton and Carter County. ... Read more
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Some small changes can help make Elizabethton a better place
By JON HARTMAN During my Master’s Degree program there was a lot of concepts of urban planning and ... Read more
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Exploring the benefits of AirBnB
By JON HARTMAN We all have heard a lot of talk about crafting a Tourism based economy and ... Read more
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Collaboration can be effective for Northeast Tennessee
By JON HARTMAN When you hear the word collaboration, the last thing that pops into your mind is ... Read more
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Some new initiatives on city’s agenda for the new year
As we start a new year, it reminds us to look forward and set goals for the next ... Read more