Citing concerns about traffic and ‘irresponsible development,’ the town board turns down an amendment pushed by County Mayor Glenn Jacobs.
Room to Grow
With support from county and city leaders, a proposal to reduce restrictions on rural development clears its first hurdle.
Finding Focus
In a rare gathering, Knox County commissioners identify priorities for the future: road networks, targeted development and updated planning.
‘We Want to See the Big Picture’
An alliance of residents and civic groups across Knox County comes together to push for better planning and infrastructure.
Growth, Smart and Otherwise
Representatives of residential groups call for better planning in the fast-growing, unincorporated areas of Knox County.
Directing Growth
Knox County, Knoxville and Farragut officials revisit the county’s growth plan, with an eye on development and its impact on infrastructure.
Vision Quest
Crowded schools and jails, inadequate roads and sidewalks. Lamenting a lack of planning and priorities, Knox County Commissioners plan to set some.
Talk It Out
The Planning Commission uses a local subdivision controversy to send a message: Developers should engage neighbors.
Next Steps
As Mayor Glenn Jacobs convenes a planning committee that hasn’t met in nearly two decades, Knox County starts to think about the future.
The Price of Access
Knox County has identified $73 million in improvements needed to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. It has a 40-year plan to address them.
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