Public Meeting Regarding Draft Form Based Code for Cumberland Avenue
Date: Tuesday, June 18th
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Small Assembly Room of the City County Building, 400 Main Street
Who: This meeting is open to the general public and everyone is welcome to attend. Property owners within the proposed Cumberland Avenue District are encouraged to attend. The meeting will be hosted by the City’s Office of Redevelopment.
Purpose: This will be the second public meeting with consultants, Code Studio, of Austin, TX who are drafting the proposed Form Based Code for Cumberland Avenue. This meeting will address the comments received at the April 4th public meeting and will offer an opportunity for questions and comments.
More information is available here or at www.cityofknoxville.org/cumberland.
Friday, June 14, 2013
Monday, June 10, 2013
June 10th Update and Public Meeting Announcement
FOLLOW UP PUBLIC MEETING REGARDING DRAFT FORM BASED CODE FOR CUMBERLAND AVENUE
Meeting Details:
Date: Tuesday, June 18th
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Small Assembly Room of the City County Building, 400 Main Street
Who: This meeting is open to the general public and everyone is welcome to attend. Property owners within the proposed Cumberland Avenue District are encouraged to attend. The meeting will be hosted by the City’s Office of Redevelopment.
Purpose: This will be the second public meeting with consultants, Code Studio, of Austin, TX who are drafting the proposed Form Based Code for Cumberland Avenue. This meeting will address the comments received at the April 4th public meeting and will offer an opportunity for questions and comments.
More information will be posted to the City's website at www.cityofknoxville.org/cumberland.
CAMA Update
The monthly meeting of the Cumberland Avenue Merchants Association was held on June 5th, at 3:00 pm in the Goal Post Tavern. The meeting was attended by representatives of University Liquors, KPD, City of Knoxville, UT Federal Credit Union, the S.E.E. Center, Metropolitan Drug Commission, a member of City Council, and WOW 3D Group. The city staff provided an update on the Streetscape project, the proposed Form Based Code, the project at 2010 Cumberland Avenue, the University Commons project, and parking within the district. The merchants provided updates regarding business during the past month.
The next meeting is scheduled for July 3rd at 3:00 pm in the Goal Poast Tavern; please feel free to attend.
Meeting Details:
Date: Tuesday, June 18th
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Small Assembly Room of the City County Building, 400 Main Street
Who: This meeting is open to the general public and everyone is welcome to attend. Property owners within the proposed Cumberland Avenue District are encouraged to attend. The meeting will be hosted by the City’s Office of Redevelopment.
Purpose: This will be the second public meeting with consultants, Code Studio, of Austin, TX who are drafting the proposed Form Based Code for Cumberland Avenue. This meeting will address the comments received at the April 4th public meeting and will offer an opportunity for questions and comments.
More information will be posted to the City's website at www.cityofknoxville.org/cumberland.
CAMA Update
The monthly meeting of the Cumberland Avenue Merchants Association was held on June 5th, at 3:00 pm in the Goal Post Tavern. The meeting was attended by representatives of University Liquors, KPD, City of Knoxville, UT Federal Credit Union, the S.E.E. Center, Metropolitan Drug Commission, a member of City Council, and WOW 3D Group. The city staff provided an update on the Streetscape project, the proposed Form Based Code, the project at 2010 Cumberland Avenue, the University Commons project, and parking within the district. The merchants provided updates regarding business during the past month.
The next meeting is scheduled for July 3rd at 3:00 pm in the Goal Poast Tavern; please feel free to attend.
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
June 4th Update
Cumberland Avenue Design Review Board (C-7) Meeting - CANCELLED
The C-7 Cumberland Avenue Design Review Board will NOT meet on June 5th due to a lack of agenda items.
For more information about the C-7 Board contact Mike Brusseau with the Knoxvillle/Knox County Metropolitan Planning Commission at 865.215.2500.
Cumberland Avenue Merchants Association (CAMA) Meeting Reminder
Date: June 5th
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Location: Goal Post Tavern, 1824 Cumberland Avenue
What: The merchants and other interested stakeholders meet to discuss items of interest or concern and get updates on the City's Cumberland Avenue Corridor Project.
Parking: Available parking is located at Graphic Creations, 1809 Lake Avenue.
Weekend and Up Coming Events
Friday, June 7th
First Friday
First Friday Knoxville is located in and around downtown Knoxville. Browse open stores, art galleries, exhibits, take in shows, and dine while exploring all that downtown has to offer. Events around town begin at 6pm and go into the late evening hours. http://knoxvillefirstfriday.com/
Knoxville Nighthawks vs. Charlotte
7:30 pm
For tickets, call 865-686-6106; season tickets starting at $48; individual tickets starting at $10; professional indoor football (arena football). For schedule information, please visit http://www.knoxvillenighthawks.com/schedule.html
Thursday, June 27th
City of Knoxville Business Breakfast
The City of Knoxville will host its annual business breakfast event on Thursday, June 27, for companies interested in learning more about upcoming projects and opportunities to do business with the city.
The free Business Breakfast event is open to all businesses and is set to start at 7:30 a.m. at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum located at 500 Howard Baker Jr. Ave., Knoxville, TN 37915.
Free Parking will be available in Parking Garage C - Historic Preservation Drive (one block south of Howard Baker Jr. Avenue, across from the Knoxville Marriott).
For more information visit here.
The C-7 Cumberland Avenue Design Review Board will NOT meet on June 5th due to a lack of agenda items.
For more information about the C-7 Board contact Mike Brusseau with the Knoxvillle/Knox County Metropolitan Planning Commission at 865.215.2500.
Cumberland Avenue Merchants Association (CAMA) Meeting Reminder
Date: June 5th
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Location: Goal Post Tavern, 1824 Cumberland Avenue
What: The merchants and other interested stakeholders meet to discuss items of interest or concern and get updates on the City's Cumberland Avenue Corridor Project.
Parking: Available parking is located at Graphic Creations, 1809 Lake Avenue.
Weekend and Up Coming Events
Friday, June 7th
First Friday
First Friday Knoxville is located in and around downtown Knoxville. Browse open stores, art galleries, exhibits, take in shows, and dine while exploring all that downtown has to offer. Events around town begin at 6pm and go into the late evening hours. http://knoxvillefirstfriday.com/
Knoxville Nighthawks vs. Charlotte
7:30 pm
For tickets, call 865-686-6106; season tickets starting at $48; individual tickets starting at $10; professional indoor football (arena football). For schedule information, please visit http://www.knoxvillenighthawks.com/schedule.html
Thursday, June 27th
City of Knoxville Business Breakfast
The City of Knoxville will host its annual business breakfast event on Thursday, June 27, for companies interested in learning more about upcoming projects and opportunities to do business with the city.
The free Business Breakfast event is open to all businesses and is set to start at 7:30 a.m. at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum located at 500 Howard Baker Jr. Ave., Knoxville, TN 37915.
Free Parking will be available in Parking Garage C - Historic Preservation Drive (one block south of Howard Baker Jr. Avenue, across from the Knoxville Marriott).
For more information visit here.
Monday, April 29, 2013
April 29th Update
Cumberland Avenue Design Review Board (C-7) Meeting - CANCELLED
The C-7 Cumberland Avenue Design Review Board will NOT meet on May 1st due to a lack of agenda items.
For more information about the C-7 Board contact Mike Brusseau with the Knoxvillle/Knox County Metropolitan Planning Commission at 865.215.2500.
Cumberland Avenue Merchants Association (CAMA) Meeting Reminder
Date: May 1
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Location: Goal Post Tavern, 1824 Cumberland Avenue
What: The merchants and other interested stakeholders meet to discuss items of interest or concern and get updates on the City's Cumberland Avenue Corridor Project.
Parking: Available parking is located at Graphic Creations, 1809 Lake Avenue.
University of Tennessee Update
Final Exams start tomorrow April 30th and continue May 1, 2, 3, 6, 7. Best of luck to all students as they finish the semester. University College Ceremonies run May 8-11th and Graduate hooding is Thursday May 9th, congratulations to all the graduates. For those attending ceremonies you may want to visit UT's construction website here to get up to date information regarding parking and road closures.
Upcoming Events
East Tennessee’s First Annual GREEN + GO Sustainable Tour (AIA/GBCI Credit)
May 4
Get a hands on look at some of Knoxville’s most cutting-edge in sustainable and green design on Saturday, May 4, 2013! This open-house format tour will educate tour goers on systems and designs that make up some of Knoxville’s ‘greenest’ buildings, which are healthier, more durable, use fewer resources and save on operations and maintenance costs.
The tour is open and FREE to the public (RSVP required) and offers 2 AIA and 2 GBCI credits with paid admission. Once registered, attendees will receive a booklet with information concerning the tours, including a map with directions to each tour location.
For more information, please visit here.
Thanks for your interest in all things to do with Cumberland Avenue - have a great week!
The C-7 Cumberland Avenue Design Review Board will NOT meet on May 1st due to a lack of agenda items.
For more information about the C-7 Board contact Mike Brusseau with the Knoxvillle/Knox County Metropolitan Planning Commission at 865.215.2500.
Cumberland Avenue Merchants Association (CAMA) Meeting Reminder
Date: May 1
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Location: Goal Post Tavern, 1824 Cumberland Avenue
What: The merchants and other interested stakeholders meet to discuss items of interest or concern and get updates on the City's Cumberland Avenue Corridor Project.
Parking: Available parking is located at Graphic Creations, 1809 Lake Avenue.
University of Tennessee Update
Final Exams start tomorrow April 30th and continue May 1, 2, 3, 6, 7. Best of luck to all students as they finish the semester. University College Ceremonies run May 8-11th and Graduate hooding is Thursday May 9th, congratulations to all the graduates. For those attending ceremonies you may want to visit UT's construction website here to get up to date information regarding parking and road closures.
Upcoming Events
East Tennessee’s First Annual GREEN + GO Sustainable Tour (AIA/GBCI Credit)
May 4
Get a hands on look at some of Knoxville’s most cutting-edge in sustainable and green design on Saturday, May 4, 2013! This open-house format tour will educate tour goers on systems and designs that make up some of Knoxville’s ‘greenest’ buildings, which are healthier, more durable, use fewer resources and save on operations and maintenance costs.
The tour is open and FREE to the public (RSVP required) and offers 2 AIA and 2 GBCI credits with paid admission. Once registered, attendees will receive a booklet with information concerning the tours, including a map with directions to each tour location.
For more information, please visit here.
Thanks for your interest in all things to do with Cumberland Avenue - have a great week!
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
April 9th Update
Form Code Public Meeting - Follow Up
Thanks to everyone who attended the Form Based Code meeting on Thursday, April 4th! There were about 25 people in attendance and Lee Ensweiler with Code Studio of Austin, Texas gave a great presentation on the draft code.
The DRAFT code is available for review here or
http://www.cityofknoxville.org/cumberland/CumberlandFormCodeDraft.pdf
There were some comments, questions and observations that will require changes to the draft. If you have comments or questions regarding the draft code, please send them to awallace@cityofknoxville.org by close of business on Tuesday, April 16th so that they can be incorporated into the next draft.
For coverage of the meeting visit:
Knoxville News Sentinel
KUB Update
From: KUB Community Relations, 594-7531
Re: Traffic Advisory – Road Closures for Utility Construction (weather permitting)
Neyland Drive Lane Closure [April 10] – KUB and its contractor will close the eastbound curbside lane on a short section near address 2015 on Neyland Drive from 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10, as work is completed on the exterior of the Kuwahee Wastewater Treatment Plant. One eastbound lane and both westbound lanes will remain open on this section of Neyland Drive while work is completed.
Some listed closures may extend beyond the scheduled times depending on the conditions encountered during excavation and constuction. Appropriate traffic control measures will be in place to assist motorists traveling in this area. Due to the ongoing presence of workers and equipment, motorists are advised to use extreme caution and expect temporary delays in this area.
Thanks to everyone who attended the Form Based Code meeting on Thursday, April 4th! There were about 25 people in attendance and Lee Ensweiler with Code Studio of Austin, Texas gave a great presentation on the draft code.
The DRAFT code is available for review here or
http://www.cityofknoxville.org/cumberland/CumberlandFormCodeDraft.pdf
There were some comments, questions and observations that will require changes to the draft. If you have comments or questions regarding the draft code, please send them to awallace@cityofknoxville.org by close of business on Tuesday, April 16th so that they can be incorporated into the next draft.
For coverage of the meeting visit:
Knoxville News Sentinel
KUB Update
From: KUB Community Relations, 594-7531
Re: Traffic Advisory – Road Closures for Utility Construction (weather permitting)
Neyland Drive Lane Closure [April 10] – KUB and its contractor will close the eastbound curbside lane on a short section near address 2015 on Neyland Drive from 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10, as work is completed on the exterior of the Kuwahee Wastewater Treatment Plant. One eastbound lane and both westbound lanes will remain open on this section of Neyland Drive while work is completed.
Some listed closures may extend beyond the scheduled times depending on the conditions encountered during excavation and constuction. Appropriate traffic control measures will be in place to assist motorists traveling in this area. Due to the ongoing presence of workers and equipment, motorists are advised to use extreme caution and expect temporary delays in this area.
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Public Meeting Reminder and Updates
PUBLIC MEETING REGARDING DRAFT FORM BASED CODE FOR CUMBERLAND AVENUE
Date: Thursday, April 4, 2013
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: UT Federal Credit Union, 2100 White Ave.
Who: This meeting is open to the general public and everyone is welcome to attend. Property owners within the proposed Cumberland Avenue District are encouraged to attend. The meeting will be hosted by the City’s Office of Redevelopment.
Purpose: To review proposed changes to the current zoning code for the Cumberland Avenue area. The proposal has been prepared by consultants, Code Studio, out of Austin, TX.
The DRAFT code is available for review here or
If you have any questions feel free to contact me at awallace@cityofknoxville.org
Cumberland Avenue Design Review Board (C-7) Meeting Reminder
Date: April 3
Time: 9:00 am
Location: UT Federal Credit Union, 2100 White Ave. (this is a new location)
What: The C-7 Cumberland Avenue Design Review Board will meet to review proposed projects. For more information about this meeting contact Mike Brusseau with the Knoxvillle/Knox County Metropolitan Planning Commission at 865.215.2500.
Parking: Limited parking is available on site.
Cumberland Avenue Merchants Association (CAMA) Meeting Reminder
Date: April 3
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Location: Goal Post Tavern, 1824 Cumberland Avenue
What: The merchants and other interested stakeholders meet to discuss items of interest or concern and get updates on the City's Cumberland Avenue Corridor Project.
Parking: Available parking is located at Graphic Creations, 1809 Lake Avenue.
Date: Thursday, April 4, 2013
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: UT Federal Credit Union, 2100 White Ave.
Who: This meeting is open to the general public and everyone is welcome to attend. Property owners within the proposed Cumberland Avenue District are encouraged to attend. The meeting will be hosted by the City’s Office of Redevelopment.
Purpose: To review proposed changes to the current zoning code for the Cumberland Avenue area. The proposal has been prepared by consultants, Code Studio, out of Austin, TX.
The DRAFT code is available for review here or
If you have any questions feel free to contact me at awallace@cityofknoxville.org
Cumberland Avenue Design Review Board (C-7) Meeting Reminder
Date: April 3
Time: 9:00 am
Location: UT Federal Credit Union, 2100 White Ave. (this is a new location)
What: The C-7 Cumberland Avenue Design Review Board will meet to review proposed projects. For more information about this meeting contact Mike Brusseau with the Knoxvillle/Knox County Metropolitan Planning Commission at 865.215.2500.
Parking: Limited parking is available on site.
Cumberland Avenue Merchants Association (CAMA) Meeting Reminder
Date: April 3
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Location: Goal Post Tavern, 1824 Cumberland Avenue
What: The merchants and other interested stakeholders meet to discuss items of interest or concern and get updates on the City's Cumberland Avenue Corridor Project.
Parking: Available parking is located at Graphic Creations, 1809 Lake Avenue.
Friday, March 22, 2013
March 22nd Update - Form Based Code Public Meeting
Happy Spring Break to all UT and Knox County School students!
PUBLIC MEETING TO BE HELD REGARDING DRAFT FORM BASED CODE FOR CUMBERLAND AVENUE
Meeting Details:
Date: Thursday, April 4, 2013
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: UT Federal Credit Union, 2100 White Ave.
Who: This meeting is open to the general public and everyone is welcome to attend. Property owners within the proposed Cumberland Avenue District are encouraged to attend. The meeting will be hosted by the City’s Office of Redevelopment.
Purpose: To review proposed changes to the current zoning code for the Cumberland Avenue area. The proposal has been prepared by consultants, Code Studio, out of Austin, TX.
If you have any questions feel free to contact me at awallace@cityofknoxville.org
Weekend Events:
March 23, 2013
Neighborhoods Conference
Convention Center
8:00am – 2:30pm
The City of Knoxville's Office of Neighborhoods is sponsoring its first-ever Neighborhood Conference for Knoxville and Knox County residents. With the theme of "Connecting Neighborhoods, Building Community," the day-long conference will offer more than 30 workshops on issues including codes enforcement, crime prevention and neighborhood organizing. Registration, admission and parking for the conference are free. To register visit http://www.planetreg.com/neighborhoodconference
PUBLIC MEETING TO BE HELD REGARDING DRAFT FORM BASED CODE FOR CUMBERLAND AVENUE
Meeting Details:
Date: Thursday, April 4, 2013
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: UT Federal Credit Union, 2100 White Ave.
Who: This meeting is open to the general public and everyone is welcome to attend. Property owners within the proposed Cumberland Avenue District are encouraged to attend. The meeting will be hosted by the City’s Office of Redevelopment.
Purpose: To review proposed changes to the current zoning code for the Cumberland Avenue area. The proposal has been prepared by consultants, Code Studio, out of Austin, TX.
If you have any questions feel free to contact me at awallace@cityofknoxville.org
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March 23, 2013
Neighborhoods Conference
Convention Center
8:00am – 2:30pm
The City of Knoxville's Office of Neighborhoods is sponsoring its first-ever Neighborhood Conference for Knoxville and Knox County residents. With the theme of "Connecting Neighborhoods, Building Community," the day-long conference will offer more than 30 workshops on issues including codes enforcement, crime prevention and neighborhood organizing. Registration, admission and parking for the conference are free. To register visit http://www.planetreg.com/neighborhoodconference
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