Every Monday, we run down the week’s public meetings and civic events.
Power Poll: UT Transitions
Survey respondents were predominantly supportive of UT’s enrollment goals and approving of using public-private partnerships for campus projects.
New Deal for New Dorms
UT Trustees sign off on a $240.4 million project to be built via the state’s first higher-ed public-private student housing partnership.
Power Poll: The Housing Crisis
A majority of respondents approve of government actions such as zoning changes and incentives to address the lack of housing in the area.
Greasing the Wheels of Development
Council OKs a flurry of proposals to make some types of commercial redevelopment and multi-family residential housing easier to build.
Building Backlogs
As the population continues to grow, the city and the county are struggling to keep up with the demand for approving construction projects.
Council Approves Budget
Members delay consideration of a proposal to create a task force to develop an alternative response program.
Affordable No More
A new report says higher housing costs are here to stay in Knox County for the foreseeable future.
An Alternative State of the City
Social justice advocates offer a vision of Knoxville that differs from Mayor Indya Kincannon’s, and propose last-minute budget changes.
Growing Room
UT-Knoxville moves to substantially extend its parameters for future campus expansion as part of its 10-year master plan.