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Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation elects board officers

Jun. 08, 2019
Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) elected 2019-20 officers for its Board of Commissioners at its annual meeting May 30. John Winemiller, managing partner of intellectual property law firm Merchant & Gould’s Knoxville office, will continue for a third year as
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KCDC breaks ground on final phase of Five Points revitalization

May. 22, 2019
Celebration marks construction launch for 82-unit affordable housing community On May 22, 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 4, an affordable housing
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KCDC to preview draft Austin Homes master plan at April 30 open house

Apr. 15, 2019
Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) invites the community to preview the draft master plan for the Austin Homes site at an open house Tuesday, April 30, from 4:30-7 p.m., at Green Magnet Academy, 801 Lula Powell Drive in East Knoxville.
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KCDC to hold third community open house on Austin Homes revitalization

Mar. 22, 2019
Participants to provide input on 3D renderings of site plan alternatives, building types Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) invites community members to an open house to view 3D renderings for three site plan alternatives for the revitalization of Austin Homes.
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KCDC’s Five Points 2 earns Keep Knoxville Beautiful award

Mar. 11, 2019
Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation’s (KCDC) Five Points 2 recently was named a winner of the 2019 Orchids Awards, given annually by Keep Knoxville Beautiful. Five Points 2, which earned the award in the category of new architecture, is an affordable
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KCDC to hold second community open house on Austin Homes revitalization

Feb. 19, 2019
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, 2019
Due 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, 2018
Knoxville’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, 2018
Knoxville’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, 2018
Knoxville’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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