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KCDC launches construction on new Five Points affordable housing

May. 14, 2018
Celebration marks launch of 80-unit residential community On May 14, Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC), along with business and community leaders and members of the Five Points community officially broke ground on Five Points Phase 3, an affordable housing complex
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Jim Barker to serve KCDC as deputy director of finance and administration

Dec. 05, 2017
Jim K. Barker Jr., who has nearly 30 years of experience in finance leadership and audits of public housing authorities, has joined Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) as deputy director of finance and administration. Barker most recently served as chief
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KCDC earns high-performer status from HUD

Nov. 15, 2017
Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) has once again earned high-performer status from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) following an annual performance evaluation of each public housing authority across the country. KCDC’s high-performer status for the fiscal
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Knoxville architect Robyn McAdoo appointed to KCDC board

Nov. 07, 2017
Knoxville architect Robyn McAdoo has been appointed by Mayor Madeline Rogero to serve on the Board of Commissioners for Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC). McAdoo, who works for Dollar & Ewers Architecture, brings extensive experience in project management to the
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KCDC executive Sean Gilbert earns prestigious national award

Oct. 31, 2017
Sean Gilbert, senior vice president of housing for Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC), has been selected as the 2017 Emerging Leader by the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO). Gilbert received the prestigious award at NAHRO’s national conference
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The Manor at Northgate Terrace to mark 30th anniversary with dinner, fundraiser

Sep. 29, 2017
The Manor at Northgate Terrace will hold a 30th anniversary dinner and celebration to raise funds for the independent living facility managed by Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC). “The Manor’s 30th Anniversary Celebration” will take place Thursday, Oct. 12, 6:30-8:30
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KCDC’s Residences at Five Points earns Tennessee’s Best recognition

Sep. 28, 2017
Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) received a Tennessee’s Best award in the urban category for The Residences at Five Points during the Governor’s Housing Conference on Sept. 21 in Nashville. Presented by the Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA), the Tennessee’s
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KCDC announces $33.1 million in improvements to three properties

Sep. 20, 2017
Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) recently approved a $33.1 million rehabilitation initiative at three affordable housing properties. In total, 705 units at Lonsdale Homes, North Ridge Crossing and The Vista at Summit Hill will undergo significant improvements with an emphasis
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KCDC awarded $11 million in tax credits for Five Points Phase 3 revitalization

Sep. 14, 2017
The Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) recently announced that Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) has been awarded $1.1 million in annual tax credits over a 10-year period, a total of $11 million, for the continued development of affordable housing in
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KCDC Procurement Director Terry McKee earns national recognition

Sep. 12, 2017
Terry McKee, the procurement director for Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC), has been named the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing’s (NIGP) 2017 Manager of the Year. The award was presented to McKee at the organization’s annual forum in Salt Lake
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