As we come to the end of another week here’s a nature clip taken somewhere in the city you love! Can you guess where this is? Let us know in the comments below! #ecologicalconservationstrategy #ecs #oneminuteofnature #guesswhere #nashville #davidsoncounty #environmentalplan

“Did You Know?” Ecology Fun Facts: Mockingbird edition! 🐦 Here in Tennessee, the northern mockingbird has proudly represented the state ever since it was named the official state bird in 1933.

Here is a new Ecology Bingo Card that you can do over the week. Take a screenshot, try to get all the squares in a week’s time, share with us in the comments how many you got and/or if you saw anything cool that is ecology related!

As we come to the end of another week here are two nature clips taken somewhere in the city you love! Can you guess what these are? Do you know more facts about them? Let us know in the comments below!

Kay also featured on an earlier citycastnash.bsky.social episode to share how Metro’s home sharing partnership with Nesterly is helping residents find both affordability and community. Take a listen, then tell us what you’d like to hear about next!

Did you catch Metro Planning staff and partners talking housing on your favorite local podcasts? Our colleague, Greg Claxton, appeared with community liaison, Kay Bowers, on @thisisnashville.bsky.social last week to discuss how multigenerational living can address the rising cost of housing.

Ecology Fun Facts: Virginia Opossum edition! ᘛ⁐̤ᕐᐷ Here in Tennessee, the humble Virginia opossum quietly earns its keep as one of our most underrated conservation allies. As the state's only native marsupial, it roams everything from the Smoky Mountain foothills to backyard gardens in Nashville.

Here is a new Ecology Bingo Card that you can do over the week. Take a screenshot, try to get all the squares in a week’s time, share with us in the comments how many you got and/or if you saw anything cool that is ecology related!

As we come to the end of another week here’s a relaxing nature clip taken somewhere in the city you love! Can you guess where this is? Do you have a favorite memory in this place? Let us know in the comments below!

“Did You Know?” Ecology Fun Facts: Cedar glades edition! 🌲🌿🪨 Tennessee's cedar glades are one of the rarest ecosystems on the planet, and they exist almost nowhere else but right here in the Central Basin.

Here is a new Ecology Bingo Card that you can do over the week. Take a screenshot, try to get all the squares in a week’s time, share with us in the comments how many you got and/or if you saw anything cool that is ecology related!

20 Seconds of Nature: As we come to the end of another week here’s a relaxing nature clip taken somewhere in the city you love! Can you guess where this is? Do you have a favorite memory in this place? Let us know in the comments below!

“Did You Know?” Ecology Fun Facts: Red Fox edition! 🦊 Red foxes are a common sight across Tennessee, thriving in our state's diverse mix of farmland, forests, and suburban neighborhoods. What’s your favorite Red Fox fact?

Here is a new Ecology Bingo Card that you can do over the week. Take a screenshot, try to get all the squares in a week’s time, share with us in the comments how many you got and/or if you saw anything cool that is ecology related! #ecologicalconservationstrategy #ecs #nashville #davidsoncounty

20 Seconds of Nature: As we come to the end of another week here’s a relaxing nature clip taken somewhere in the city you love! Can you guess where this is? Do you have a favorite memory in this place? Let us know in this thread!

Eastern Box Turtle edition! 🐢 The Eastern Box Turtle is Tennessee's official state reptile, thriving in the forests, meadows, and wetland edges that define much of our region's landscape.

Tune in every Monday to find a new Ecology Bingo Card that you can do over the week. Take a screenshot, try to get all the squares in a week’s time, replay to this thread with how many you got and/or if you saw anything cool that is ecology related!

ICYMI: The deadline for the Ecological Conservation Strategy survey has been extended until June 19!

The ECS survey was just extended to Friday, June 19th! Be sure to provide input as we assess the health of our natural resources and develop a concrete action plan based on expert analysis, and community and stakeholders feedback. Take the survey engage.Nashville.gov/ecsplan#tab-76904

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Metro Planning has launched the Ecological Conservation Strategy (ECS) to shape a future where Nashville continues to grow and thrive while preserving the landscapes ecosystems and sense of place that...

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The Ecological Conservation Strategy survey closes in one week on June 12th!

Metro Planning has launched the Ecological Conservation Strategy (ECS) to shape a future where Nashville continues to grow and thrive while preserving the landscapes, ecosystems, and sense of place that makes it unique.

Join us for the Ecological Conservation Strategy Open House this afternoon at Cumberland River Compact from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Come share what nature means to you through interactive stations with hands-on activities! All ages are invited. We look forward to seeing you there.

Celebrate Earth Day with Metro Nashville Planning this Saturday! 🌱 Drop by our table anytime for hands-on activities and to learn about the Ecological Conservation Strategy project! Visit engage.nashville.gov/ecsplan to learn more!

If you missed your chance last week to lend your voice to the Design and Development Strategy kick-off meeting, there are more this week! Come learn about trends and conditions in your area, share your perspective, and help guide the next phase of community visioning.

Public meetings for Nashville’s Design & Development Strategy begin next week on Wednesday, April 8 from 5 - 6:30 at the Sonny West Conference Room. If you live or work in the area, we need your help to shape how the urban core grows and evolves.

We're kicking off a new conversation about the future of Nashville’s urban core: The Design and Development Strategy. Public meetings start soon! Join us to learn more and share your feedback as this area continues to grow. Learn more and sign up for updates at engage.nashville.gov/nashvilledds.

Join us on Thursday, March 19 from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. for a virtual public meeting about proposed changes to the Community Character Manual. Ask your questions and provide feedback! www.nashville.gov/departments/...

The Housing Trust Fund Commission meeting for tomorrow has be canceled. Stay safe and warm, everyone!

Metro Planning offices are closed today, Monday, Jan. 26.

Join us tomorrow for two public meetings to discuss the CDBG-DR funds that have been allocated to Metro Nashville for long-term recovery after the March 2020 tornado to learn more about the proposed activities and provide comments. Virtual Meeting password is Planning 16