UPDATE: The Northgate Mall infrastructure project proposal was unanimously approved by the Chattanooga Industrial Development Board at their monthly meeting on Monday morning.

A public hearing was held regarding the approval of an economic impact plan for the project and its submission to the city.

Hamilton County resident, Kyle Nichols, told the board, "Hixson had a center, and that center was Northgate... I don't know anything about pipes or sewer systems, but I do know that all my friends who grew up in this area are ready for the Northgate area to be the center of Hixson again."

Another resident, Greg Taylor, said, "Many Hixson residents want the area to be again the heart of the community with a bright future, but this will not happen without these upgrades as discussed this morni

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