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Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) invites community members to an open house to learn about input gathered so far and provide additional feedback to shape the master plan for the revitalization of its Austin Homes property. The open house will
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Rescheduled to Feb. 5: KCDC to hold community open house on Austin Homes revitalization
Jan. 22, 2019Due to anticipated inclement weather, the community open house originally set for Tuesday, Jan. 29, has been rescheduled to Tuesday, Feb. 5. Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) plans a revitalization of its Austin Homes site with the goal of replacing
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KCDC’s Five Points Phase 2 earns ‘Green Communities’ certification
Dec. 20, 2018Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) has earned national recognition for Five Points Phase 2, 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 affordable housing.
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KCDC to issue vouchers to help families reunite, assist young adults leaving foster care
Dec. 15, 2018Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) has been awarded Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Family Unification Program (FUP) to serve two populations within the foster care program. The 18 vouchers will
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KCDC holds community meeting to present Five Points Phase 4 site plan
Nov. 15, 2018Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) held a community meeting to present a site plan for Phase 4 redevelopment of the Walter P. Taylor Homes site to Five Points residents and community stakeholders on Nov. 14 at the Walter P. Taylor
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KCDC awarded $11 million in tax credits for Five Points Phase 4 revitalization
Nov. 01, 2018Tax credits facilitate implementation of final phase of Five Points Master Plan 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
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KCDC earns high-performer status from HUD
Oct. 03, 2018Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) has earned high-performer status from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) following an assessment review. KCDC’s high-performer status for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2018, falls under the Section Eight Management
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KCDC officially opens new Five Points affordable housing
Sep. 19, 201884-unit complex completes Five Points Phase 2 Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC), along with business and community leaders and members of the Five Points community, officially opened Five Points Phase 2, an affordable housing complex at the east corner of
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Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation adds two board members
Sep. 05, 2018Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero has appointed Sylvia Cook and Kimberly Henry to the Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation’s (KCDC) Board of Commissioners. “We welcome both new members to the board,” KCDC Executive Director and CEO Ben Bentley said. “Sylvia will serve
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Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation elects board officers
Jun. 25, 2018Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) elected 2018-19 officers for the Board of Commissioners at its annual meeting May 31. John Winemiller, managing partner of intellectual property law firm Merchant & Gould’s Knoxville office, will continue for a second year as
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