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Kristie Toby, a housing operations director for Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC), has been awarded the Rising Star Award by the Southeastern Affordable Housing Management Association (SAHMA) at its annual leadership conference in Jacksonville, Florida, on Aug. 9. Members of

Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) has earned national recognition for the fourth phase of Five Points, which has been certified by Enterprise Green Communities. The certification demonstrates KCDC’s commitment to the economic and environmental benefits of sustainable construction practices for

Two volunteers, including a former resident at a property owned by Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC), have started a Little Free Library for residents of Five Points, with a focus on children. Marie Illingworth, who lived near the Five Points

Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) has been awarded 63 emergency housing vouchers to help prevent homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic with funding authorized by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) allocated

For anyone who lives, works, visits or has an interest in the future of the Western Heights housing site and surrounding Beaumont neighborhood, Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) is seeking community input. Community members can learn about KCDC’s Transforming Western

Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) elected 2021-22 officers for its Board of Commissioners at its annual meeting May 27. Bob Whetsel, retired City of Knoxville director of redevelopment, will continue to serve as chair. He was appointed to the board

Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) has secured 25 vouchers through a new federal housing grant to assist young adults ages 18-24 who have aged out of the foster care system. The organization recently applied for the Foster Youth to Independence

Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) has promoted Matt Tillery to vice president of rental assistance. “Matt will provide oversight for rental assistance operations and identify additional methods to address housing needs in our community,” said Ben Bentley, executive director and

The Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) recently awarded Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) a $500,000 grant to help build 180 housing units in the redevelopment of Austin Homes. The grant is made possible through THDA’s Tennessee Housing Trust Fund. In

Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) has hired Richard J. Kingston as vice president of housing. “Richard will direct KCDC’s affordable housing programs and oversee our sustainability and modernization programs,” said Ben Bentley, executive director and CEO of KCDC. “He will