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"Scenic Roots" offers conversations that matter in the heart of Chattanooga and the Tennessee Valley.From the mountains to the river, our conversations are rooted deep within every corner of our community - reflecting who we are, who we were and who we can become.We engage with the news that affects our community, behind and beyond the headlines. We build bridges that span from creators and innovators to storytellers and the outdoors. We focus on our challenges as many communities in one - as we celebrate what inspires us. We resonate with countless voices - in words and spaces, sounds and songs.We are "Scenic Roots."Ray Bassett hosts and produces "Scenic Roots" at WUTC.

Preview: More From Alan Mallach, Coming To The Next CIVIQ

WUTC | By Ray Bassett

Published September 23, 2024 at 6:01 PM EDT

Alan Mallach

(Aired Thu 9/19/24)

Alan Mallach is the next guest for CIVIQ, the speaker series from Chattanooga Design Studio.

Now a senior fellow at the Center for Community Progress in Washington, he is a city planner, advocate and writer with decades of experience in housing, economic development and urban revitalization.

Alan’s talk at CIVIQ - “Growth for Whom? (Inequity and Urban Change)” - is Thursday, September 26th, starting at 5:30 PM at the downtown Chattanooga Public Library.

Here’s another part of our conversation Alan - and the Studio’s Eric Myers.

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Stay tuned for our full conversation with Alan Mallach next week here on “Scenic Roots.”

Details about his talk at CIVIQ on Thursday, September 26th at the Chattanooga Design Studio’s website: chattanoogastudio.com.

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