Knoxville Community Development Corporation

The Board of Commissioners discussed several development and housing initiatives. Key agenda items included the authorization of a PILOT agreement for an affordable housing complex at Beaman Lake Road, negotiations for the closing of Western Heights CNI Phase 4, and the approval of a Purchase and Sale Agreement for property on McCalla Avenue. Additionally, the board addressed bids for exterior stair tower replacement and roofing services, as well as the submission of the 2026 Public Housing Agency Plan.

The 5-Year PHA Plan for Knoxville's Community Development Corporation (KCDC) aims to improve neighborhoods and communities by providing quality affordable housing, advancing development initiatives, and fostering self-sufficiency. The plan for 2025-2029 focuses on key goals such as expanding the supply of affordable housing, increasing housing choices through various voucher programs and development activities, promoting self-sufficiency and asset development for assisted households, and ensuring equal opportunity and fair housing practices.

The agenda for the Board of Commissioners meeting includes several key new business items related to development and procurement. Development items involve awarding a contract for building demolition at Western Heights, releasing specific development covenants from a 2005 Special Warranty Deed, and authorizing certain guaranties in connection with the Five Points Phase 2, Phase 3, and Phase 4 developments, which involve securing loans from Home Federal Bank of Tennessee. The procurement item requests approval to award a contract for the replacement of HVAC units at KCDC's Eastport 2 property.

This plan outlines the redevelopment and urban renewal strategy for the former St. Mary's Hospital site in Knoxville. Its primary objectives include facilitating redevelopment consistent with the needs of the City and surrounding neighborhoods, eliminating blight and incompatible land uses, implementing necessary public improvements, achieving quality contextual design for new investments, seeking private investment, and assisting with property disposition. The plan aims to transform the area into a vibrant mixed-use development.

This Action Plan outlines the policies and procedures for Knoxville's Community Development Corporation's (KCDC) Family Self Sufficiency (FSS) Program. It aims to enable eligible families to achieve economic security by increasing earned income, building financial capability, and reaching financial goals, thereby reducing dependency on welfare and housing assistance. The plan details family selection, outreach, FSS escrow accounts, supportive services (including education, counseling, life skills, and employment assistance), contract management, and inter-agency coordination to support participants' journey towards self-sufficiency.