For each redevelopment district, the Design Review Committee follows a set of basic principles to determine the appropriateness of a development project. To view these principles or a map of Nashville’s redevelopment districts, click on the links below.

• Design Review Principles

For some redevelopment districts, guidelines have been adopted that are tailored to foster particular architectural forms and development patterns in some of Nashville’s urban neighborhoods. To view the design guidelines for a specific neighborhood, click on the links below. (If you are unable to download a document and need a printed version, call 615-252-3750.)

Arts Center Redevelopment District

Established in 1998 for redevelopment activities along portions of Demonbreun Street and the Gulch. Completed in 2028.

• Land Use Plan
  

Capitol Hill Redevelopment District

Established in 1952. Ensures appropriate development in the area surrounding the Tennessee State Capitol. Automatically renews every 10 years.

• Aerial View of Capitol Hill Redevelopment District

Capitol Mall Redevelopment District

Established in 1978 for redevelopment activities in downtown Nashville. Completed in 2030.

• Design Guidelines (Lower Broadway)
  

Central State Redevelopment District

Established in 1999, contains property located in proximity to the Nashville International Airport. Completed in 2039.

• Aerial View of Central State Redevelopment District

East Bank Redevelopment District

Established in 1996 for redevelopment activities on the East Bank of the Cumberland River. Completed in 2025.

• Design Guidelines
• Land Use Plan
  

Five Points Redevelopment District

Established in 1991 for redevelopment activities in the Five Points neighborhood. Completed in 2020.

• Design Guidelines
• Land Use Plan

Jefferson Street Redevelopment District

Established in 2005 for redevelopment activities along portions of Jefferson Street. Completed in 2035.

• Land Use Plan and Design Guidelines
  

Phillips Jackson Redevelopment District

Established in 1993 for redevelopment activities in several neighborhoods to the north of downtown Nashville. Completed in 2024.

• Map of Phillips Jackson Redevelopment District
• Design Guidelines for Hope Gardens
• Historic Germantown & Buena Vista
  

Rutledge Hill Redevelopment District

Established in 1980 for redevelopment activities in areas south of downtown Nashville. Completed in 2040.

• Design Guidelines for Gateway Boulevard
• Development Plan for Rolling Mill Hill
• Land Use Plan

Skyline Redevelopment District

Established in 2007 for redevelopment activities along portions of Dickerson Pike. Completed in 2007.

• Land Use Plan
• Land Use Plan Map

MDHA has also adopted guidelines for the design and placement of signage in redevelopment districts.

• Signage Guidelines

Submittals for MDHA Design Review are due by 4 p.m. on the Wednesday prior to the Tuesday review meeting. For more information about design review or to submit plans, contact Parker Brown in MDHA’s Development Office at 615-252-3750.