Your voice is making a difference!
On Wednesday 4/17, after hearing opposition from representatives of the Knoxville community, the City of Knoxville Design Review Board decided to postpone a decision on the proposed development.
This is a victory. We do not yet know when the proposal will be reviewed again, and in the meantime we will continue to organize efforts to champion development that helps our city grow while maintaining its authentic character, architecture, and spirit.
News highlights
17-story high-rise apartment building proposed for downtown Knoxville
Why 16-story apartment building planned for downtown Knoxville has to rethink its design
Large Riverfont Tower Project is Back (The Design Review Board Reacts)
PRESERVE OUR COMMUNITY AND DEVELOP RESPONSIBLY.
In the vibrant heart of Knoxville, our community stands at a crossroads.
The proposed 16-story development project by Origin Development Partners (announced in April 2024) threatens to overshadow the unique charm and character that make our city a cherished place to live, work, and visit. A building of this scale and design would erode Knoxville’s authentic design and gives nothing back to our community.
Our goal is to champion the preservation of our city’s identity and advocate for responsible growth.
This project has the potential to permanently alter our cityscape, create unavoidable traffic jams, and irresponsibly use our tax dollars.
UPHOLD KNOXVILLE'S CHARACTER.
BUILD ON OUR CITY'S FOUNDATION.
PUT THE COMMUNITY FIRST.
Image Source: Knox News: "Skyline on the shoreline? Downtown Knoxville considers 16-story riverside apartment tower". Satellite image credits: Google Earth.
Other image Sources:
Image 1: New2Knox.com
Images 2,3,4: Photos submitted to the Knoxville Design Review Board. Architects and the Developers: Brock Hudgins Architects, Woodfield, Origin Development Partners.
WANT TO DO MORE?
PLEASE SHARE YOUR CONCERN WITH THE FOLLOWING REPRESENTATIVES
Mayor Indya Kincannon - Mayor@KnoxvilleTN.gov 865-215-2040
Vice-Mayor Tommy Smith – 1st District - TSmith@KnoxvilleTN.gov 865-567-6211
Gwen McKenzie – 6th District – GMckenzie@KnoxvilleTN.gov 865-438-4551
OTHER COUNCIL BOARD MEMBERS
Andrew Roberto – 2nd District - ARoberto@KnoxvilleTN.gov 865-406-4012
Seema Singh – 3rd District – SSingh@KnoxvilleTN.gov 865-368-8391
Lauren Rider – 4th District – LRider@KnoxvilleTN.gov 865-964-3905
Charles Thomas – 5th District – CAThomas@KnoxvilleTN.gov 865-687-6090
Lynne Fugate – At Large Seat A – LFugate@KnoxvilleTN.gov 865-566-7414
Debbie Helsley - At Large Seat B – DHelsley@KnoxvilleTN.gov 865-789-8875
Amelia Parker – At Large Seat C - AMParker@KnoxvilleTN.gov 865-851-8561
PEDESTRIAN-LEVEL RENDERINGS
Please note: These renderings were completed to best of ability by Knoxville community members based on scale of surrounding buildings. Developers did not provide pedestrian-level imagery.
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