Program Management Team Oversees the Largest Revitalization Program in Nashville's History

The Imagine East Bank Vision Plan outlines the largest development project in Nashville’s history and envisions a new future for what is mostly underutilized land adjacent to its downtown. Currently dominated by parking lots and industrial sites, the city has developed a vision that imagines the area’s rebirth into dense urban neighborhoods, featuring multimodal access, mixed-use developments and a vibrant riverfront for Nashvillians to enjoy. A new professional football stadium and major corporate headquarters will be key parts of the transformation. 

HDR is managing the transformation, which totals more than 500 acres in the heart of the city. Our team works as an extension of Metro Nashville, providing oversight of planning, engineering and construction on both public and private East Bank projects. All development in the East Bank will be coordinated through the program management office, which will track activities, finances, schedules and how projects relate to each other. 

Essentially creating a city from scratch, the project requires expertise in utilities, planning, sustainability, engineering, project controls and much more. 

Planned as a series of projects that will roll out over the coming years, the program is designed to create vibrant, equitable and livable neighborhoods where now there are acres of asphalt.

“A project of this size requires a dedicated team to help realize Metro’s vision in ensuring we build thriving neighborhoods and spaces dedicated to Nashvillians,” Metro Nashville Chief Development Officer Bob Mendes said in 2023 when our team was selected for the project. “We are thrilled to partner with HDR, who has proven experience bringing projects like this to life.”