The plan identifies distinct district characters and creates a bold new waterfront for all of Chattanooga, grounded in those qualities of site and history that have made the city unique. The design of the park reconnects the city to its riverfront, incorporating infrastructure, parks, aquarium and art gallery extensions, making the city’s goal of “living, working, playing and learning at the river” a reality. The park is integral to the flood control for the river and protection for the city and the design process included not only extensive community engagement but also extensive coordination and review with multiple agencies, particularly the US Army Corps of engineers. Timely approvals were essential to the project schedule and the active participation with reviewing agencies throughout the design process made this possible. Since opening, the project has attracted over $1 billion in adjacent private investment including residential and retail development.