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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

Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation’s (KCDC) Five Points 3 has been selected a winner of the 2021 Orchids Awards, given annually by Keep Knoxville Beautiful. Five Points 3, which earned the award in the category of new architecture, is an affordable

The Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) recently awarded Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) an $850,000 grant to help build 12 single-family homes on infill lots in the Five Points community. THDA considered nine grant applications from Tennessee agencies and housing

Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon has appointed Scott Broyles to the Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) Board of Commissioners for a five-year term. “We welcome Scott to the board,” KCDC Executive Director and CEO Ben Bentley said. “He has nearly four

Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) has been awarded 25 additional Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Mainstream Housing Choice Voucher Program to help non-elderly, disabled residents secure safe and affordable housing.

Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) has hired Marisa A. Moazen as director of policy and strategic partnerships, a new role for the organization. “Marisa will focus on expanding and strengthening strategic partnerships with local, state and federal agencies, residents and

Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) has elevated Debbie Taylor-Allen to the position of vice president of rental assistance. “Debbie has done an excellent job managing Section 8 programs for KCDC,” said Ben Bentley, executive director and CEO of KCDC. “This

Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon has appointed Rosalind Hall as a resident commissioner to the Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation’s (KCDC) Board of Commissioners. Hall will serve a two-year term. “We welcome Rosalind to the board,” KCDC Executive Director and CEO Ben

Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) elected 2020-21 officers for its Board of Commissioners at its annual meeting May 28. Bob Whetsel, retired City of Knoxville director of redevelopment, will serve as chair. He was appointed to the board in 2016