Rebekah Jane Justice
Chief of Urban Design and Development
[email protected]
865-215-2141
The City of Knoxville’s encourages equitable economic development and growth through the strategic use of public resources to leverage quality private investment in our City.
Through place making, urban planning, growing connectivity, expanded housing, and public amenities unique to Knoxville, we are committed to advancing a vibrant city as a premier location to live, work, play, do business.
Below are a few key areas of focus:
STRATEGIC PROJECTS & PLACES
A strategic approach to projects and places in Knoxville to encourage economic growth, engaged residents, and thriving businesses.
• Pivotal community initiatives with long-lasting impacts such as:
Multi-Use Stadium and
Urban Wilderness
• Place-based infrastructure along our urban corridors to support
future development such as:
South Waterfront Redevelopment Area and
Cumberland Avenue Streetscape and Infrastructure
• Learn more about
strategic projects and places
PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS
Create public-private partnerships that are future directed.
• Coordinate development incentives such as
PILOTs, TIFs, and
Grant Programs
• Investments to collaborate and support infrastructure improvements that complement infill and redevelopment
• Through the
Historic Preservation Fund program established in 2014, the City has contributed more than $2.7 million to projects that improve historic buildings.
SUSTAINABLE GROWTH
Partnerships that inspire thoughtful, sustainable growth while maintaining Knoxville’s culture and charm.
• Partner with the
Knoxville Chamber for regional economic development
• Coordinate with
Knoxville-Knox County Planning to advance the City’s land use plans and goals ensuring thoughtful investment
• Partner with
KCDC and
City IDB on redevelopment and infrastructure projects to advance communities