Builders began construction in 2015 on $467.5 million of new projects in the city of Chattanooga. The 15 biggest projects started last year, based upon city building inspection reports, were:
1. A 10-story apartment, office and parking facility with 125 rental units at 728 Market St., $24.8 million
2. Volkswagen expansion in the Enterprise Center South industrial park, including body shop and tech center remodel, $17.1 million
3. The Edwin Hotel, a 90-unit boutique inn at 102 Walnut Street, $12 million
4. Gold building renovation for a new Westin Hotel at 801 Pine Street, $12 million