AGENCY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Educated Lawmakers on the Importance of Development Districts GNRC partnered with its counterparts as members of the Tennessee Development District Association to increase the level of awareness among state elected officials and the administration. Development Districts were created by the Tennessee General Assembly in 1965 and play an important role in community development efforts and in enabling access to state resources allocated to improving quality of life, environmental quality, and economic prosperity. Development Districts have not seen a significant change in funding allocation from the state government since 2007 and are asking the legislature to modernize the funding formula in 2025. Expanded Outreach and Engagement Efforts GNRC reorganized and expanded its external affairs and community outreach team to strengthen its partnerships and deepen its engagement with local communities. The team will lead or support engagement through volunteer programming and targeted outreach strategies to make sure the organization’s resources are deployed to meet the individual and collective needs of Middle Tennessee residents, businesses, and public agencies. Created a new Department of Transportation and Infrastructure GNRC created a new Department of Transportation and Infrastructure to enhance its ability to meet the challenges of Middle Tennessee’s rapid pace of growth. The new department will provide an increased opportunity for local governments to collaborate with the TN Dept of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, and Federal Transit Administration as the region focuses on accelerating the delivery of transportation improvements. In FY 2025, GNRC will leverage the new department to launch a regional quick build pilot program focused on improving roadway safety for motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists.
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