Opportunity and Access

The city’s African American Restoration Task Force is gearing up to go after grants to increase investment and wealth among Black residents.

Sustaining Services, Raising Taxes

City Mayor Indya Kincannon proposes a 50-cent property tax hike to pay for a budget that would increase pay for city employees.

A property tax increase appears to be the most likely option for maintaining services while increasing employee pay.

Respondents weigh in on a proposed pedestrian bridge, city pay, school system litigation, and their own views on masks.

The city sees an Old City hotel project as the first new development generated by the planned multi-use stadium.

UT is looking to the South Waterfront for future growth and talking with the city about reviving a pedestrian bridge project.

Providing retirement benefits is growing more expensive. City officials say it’s a matter of keeping promises made to employees.

Street improvements and new plazas around the new stadium could cost the city as much as $14 million.

WRS Inc. plans to move forward with redeveloping the historic Standard Knitting Mill amid calls for greater security for vacant buildings.

KCDC commissioners vote to create a TIF district to pay for infrastructure and encourage development around the multi-use stadium.