One of Chattanooga's largest current development projects is an over 120-acre mixed-use community right on the riverfront — the Bend. The large scale project, once completed, is set to feature condos, apartments, hotels, retail, dining, offices, medical and industrial buildings, green spaces, and even a canal running through the center of the community.

It's an exciting development to envision, but with an estimated 10-year timeline, it can sometimes be difficult to envision what's to come on such a broad tract of land (part of which sits empty at the moment). That's why we reached out to the Bend for help picturing what's to come — thanks to the aid of renderings and a tour of the site. Check it out. 👇

The canal district area "before." | Photo by NOOGAtoday

The canal district will feature retail, restaurants, and more. | Rendering by Dover, Kohl & Partners

The proposed music venue site "before." | Photo by NOOGAtoday

The Bend is set to have a full music venue. | Rendering by Dover, Kohl & Partners

Part of the Riverwalk/Riverfront area "before." | Photo provided by Urban Story Ventures

Plans for The Bend include taking advantage of the riverfront. | Rendering by Dover, Kohl & Partners

The site of 1111 W. Main St. | Photo by NOOGAtoday

A mixed-use commercial building rendered for The Bend. | Rendering by ESA