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Council approves rezoning at Lavelle Field Loop to allow airport observation park after airport wins $1.2M Blue Cross grant
Summary
The council rezoned part of 5749 Lavelle Field Loop from Industrial Heavy to Open Space to allow construction of a public observation park adjacent to the airfield; the airport said it received a $1.2 million Blue Cross Healthy Places grant plus $200,000 for maintenance.
Chattanooga City Council approved an ordinance rezoning part of the property at 5749 Lavelle Field Loop from IH (Industrial Heavy) to OS (Open Space) to permit development of a publicly accessible airport observation park, the council heard.
Why it matters: The airport project, as presented to the council, includes an observation area overlooking the airfield, playgrounds, a covered pavilion, parking, a WWII memorial relocation and a static display aircraft for public visits. The airport said the park will provide a new community amenity and preserve a historical…
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