Council OKs a flurry of proposals to make some types of commercial redevelopment and multi-family residential housing easier to build.
Council Mulls Ending ’50 Percent Rule’
City officials say existing parking lot regulations impede redevelopment projects in areas most in need of new investment.
Call to Action
City Council endorses a resolution proposed by students urging state lawmakers to pass gun safety legislation.
A Steady State of the City
In a budget address that touted Knoxville’s great spaces, Mayor Indya Kincannon proposed no new big-ticket initiatives.
The Art of Governing
During their annual retreat, Knoxville City Council members agreed to focus on housing and poverty in the coming year.
Tethering Ban Advances
Council gives initial approval to prohibit chaining dogs outdoors without on-site supervision.
Redeveloping Development
A consultant’s report is providing a blueprint for the City of Knoxville to re-engineer its development approval processes.
Waterfront Project Appeal Denied
A development on Blount Avenue will move forward, but the dispute over its approval could lead to changes to the South Waterfront code.
Mayors to Procure Planning Staffs
Land use recommendations would come from the city and county administrations, not the quasi-independent regional planning agency.
Council OKs Budget, Tax Hike
Kincannon’s $434.1 million budget proposal and the accompanying 50-cent property tax increase get reserved but solid support.