Imagine Nashville

Imagine Nashville is a diverse coalition of Nashvillians who recognize the need for a clear shared vision for our city. We want to hear from everyone who lives and works in Davidson Co. Together, we’ll develop an actionable plan for city leaders to reference for years to come.

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Today is your last chance to review and respond to Imagine Nashville's working draft of goals and ideas for action. The public comment period closes at midnight! Tell us what you think at imaginenashville.org/workingdraft

4 DAYS LEFT to respond to our working draft of goals & ideas for action. This draft is a major step in turning your dreams into real action. Your voice matters; let's hear it! Deadline for public comment is June 30 at imaginenashville.org/workingdraft

72% of respondents feel leaders have invested “too much money in the wrong things” at the expense of residents. See our draft ideas for action, including ways to engage city leaders, to ensure that continued growth prioritizes Nashvillians’ needs imaginenashville.org/workingdraft

Goal #5 of our working draft is to “make sure the necessities of a good life are available in every neighborhood.” Based on your insights & with help from local & national experts, we’ve drafted innovative ideas for action to help get us there. imaginenashville.org/workingdraft

For the past decade, Nashville’s housing demand has outpaced its supply, contributing to an affordability crisis of deep concern to survey respondents. Our working draft includes multiple ideas for action to address your concerns. Check them out: imaginenashville.org/workingdraft

Nashvillians expressed agreement across all ZIP codes that a strong public transit system is a necessity for a city of our size. View and respond to our Working Draft of Goals & Ideas for Action at imaginenashville.org/workingdraft

Goal #2 of our Working Draft aims to “position Nashvillians for high-wage, high-demand jobs” & includes myriad ideas for action to help achieve this goal (like increasing support services like childcare). Share your feedback now through June 30: imaginenashville.org/workingdraft

Have you checked out our Working Draft of Goals & Ideas for Action? Goal #1 focuses on “economic development that prioritizes livability & belonging for Nashville residents.” Let us know your thoughts now through June 30 at imaginenashville.org/workingdraft

We asked. You responded. And now, your dreams are informing a working draft of goals and ideas for action to help shape the future of our city. Watch for the working draft coming soon, along with an invitation to review, respond, & help turn Nashville’s dreams into action.

Nashvillians who identify as LGBTQIA+ report a notably lower sense of belonging than the citywide figure. And so, as we celebrate Pride Month, we remember our desire to help preserve, promote, and restore a sense of belonging for ALL.

School’s out, and it’s time to celebrate parks and green spaces, safe places for youth, libraries, and community centers. What’s your favorite neighborhood place for kids and families? Is there something you wish your neighborhood had for kids? Drop it in the replies.

With congratulations to the thousands of graduating seniors in Nashville and across the region, we recall the role education plays in the city of our dreams as 90% of Imagine survey respondents agree that investing in public education is an important priority for Nashville.

East Nashville has a close-up view of the urban core’s rapid growth. Their thoughts? Only 9% are fully “pro-growth,” while 76% are for regulated growth: believing that, if managed carefully, growth could lead to the city of our dreams. How do YOU want to see our city grow?

As our research partner @heartmindstratsays, "The way people will feel they belong here is to feel their needs are prioritized & that the city’s amenities are more accessible to them." What do you wish was more accessible in your neighborhood?

Nashvillians’ emphasis on community and “belonging” is unlike anything our researcher partner @heartmindstrat has seen in other large regions around the country. We want to know: Where do YOU experience a sense of belonging in our city?

Surveys from Black Nashvillians said the #1 goal for education is to help lift children out of poverty & level the playing field. They shared ideas for empowering students through education & training; see more results by demographic & neighborhood: imaginenashville.org/research

50% of residents with a household income of <$50k said lack of affordable housing is the most negative part of living here. Their insights + the thoughtful direction of experts on the ground will equal actionable recommendations for real solutions, coming soon. Watch this space!

While 60% of youth surveyed indicated a strong sense of belonging, the research reveals some significant differences when studied through the lens of race, ethnicity, and school setting. Dig into the details of the youth-focused research at imaginenashville.org/research

We’re preparing to share real recommendations for turning dreams into action based on your ideas for nurturing Nashville’s neighborhoods, developing meaningful housing solutions, connecting our city, empowering young people, & managing growth. Stay tuned & stay engaged!