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Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) has earned a national award for its innovative partnership with Matter Health to provide on-site primary healthcare for elderly and disabled residents at four housing communities. The 2023 Resident Service Award, given annually by Nan
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PetPalooza brings pet resources and fun to KCDC residents at Love Towers
Sep. 01, 2023Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) hosted several community organizations to hold the first PetPalooza at Guy B. Love Towers on Aug. 29 to provide pet owners with resources for animal care, along with toys, portraits and giveaways. “Our goal is
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KCDC breaks ground on supportive housing for veterans
Aug. 16, 2023Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC), along with business and community leaders and residents, officially broke ground Aug. 16 on Liberty Place, a 32-unit permanent supportive housing development for veterans. The development, which is located at 3627 Division St. in West
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KCDC marks launch of Transforming Western implementation
Aug. 03, 2023Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC), along with business and community leaders and residents, officially broke ground Aug. 3 on the first phase of transformation of Western Heights, which will begin with the site’s infrastructure. The transformation plan for the housing
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KCDC, Matter Health open wellness center for Love Towers residents
Jul. 06, 2023Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) has partnered with Matter Health to provide high-quality, on-site primary care for residents at the Guy B. Love Towers property. The wellness center provides convenient access to primary care and lifestyle support. It also includes
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Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation board elects officers
May. 26, 2023Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) has elected 2023-24 officers for its Board of Commissioners. Kimberly Henry, an associate wealth management advisor for Axiom Wealth Management, will serve as chair. Scott Broyles, president and CEO at National Safe Skies Alliance, will
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Signalized crosswalk opens for schoolchildren living at First Creek at Austin
May. 19, 2023A signalized crosswalk has officially opened for schoolchildren living at First Creek at Austin to safely travel to Green Magnet Academy as a result of a partnership with Bike Walk Knoxville and Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC). The elementary school,
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KCDC hires Joe LaCroix as director of information technology
Mar. 31, 2023Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) has hired Joe LaCroix as director of information technology (IT). “Joe brings seasoned IT experience with a valuable concentration in the public sector,” said Ben Bentley, executive director and CEO of KCDC. “His analytical, troubleshooting,
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KCDC promotes Hatfield to vice president of redevelopment
Mar. 14, 2023Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) has promoted James “Jim” Hatfield III to the position of vice president of redevelopment. “Jim’s extensive experience in redevelopment helps us fulfill a significant component of KCDC’s mission,” said Ben Bentley, executive director and CEO
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KCDC’s First Creek at Austin earns Keep Knoxville Beautiful award
Feb. 20, 2023Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation’s (KCDC) First Creek at Austin Phase 1 has been selected a winner of the 2023 Orchids Awards, given annually by Keep Knoxville Beautiful. First Creek at Austin Phase 1, which earned the award in the category
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