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Downtown Strategic Plan Under Revision
At the end of last month, the CBID board of directors held a workshop to review public comments submitted to the CBID from downtown property owners and stakeholders. Revisions to the plan are currently underway and the revised plan will be posted on the Downtown Knoxville web site this month.
The board of directors will review the revised plan at the next board meeting at the regular board meeting at 11:30 a.m., January 25 at the CBID offices at 17 Market Square.
The strategic
plan is designed to serve as a roadmap for the next three years. This plan
includes four strategic priorities each with measurable goals,
objectives, timetables, and financial impact.
Please direct questions and comments about the strategic plan to Michele Hummel, director of the CBID, at mhummel@downtownknoxville.org
or by phone at 865-246-2654.
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Market Square Construction Moving Forward
Two corner properties on Market Square are getting a facelift and the gateway to the square from Wall Avenue will soon have a completely new look! Construction updates are here. Check the downtown Knoxville web site or follow us on Twitter or Facebook for frequent updates and news on these two projects.
37 Market Square
The majority of demolition has been completed and owners are moving forward on this project, which is scheduled for completion this spring. The historic front wall and the first 10 feet of the side wall on Wall Avenue will remain, keeping the historic character of the building. During the demolition many of the original and structural masonry bricks were saved and will be included in the decorative design on the exterior of the building.
The property is for lease and the search for the right tenant is underway. Leasing agent Daniel Odle of Sperry Van Ness/R.M. Moore, LLC, says they are talking with local restaurateurs as well as others throughout the United States to bring something very special to Market Square and Downtown Knoxville. For more information, call 865-862-6402 or click here.
36 Market Square
The demolition contractor has started removal of the deteriorating front façade of this building. This work should take about two weeks. The general contractor, Christopoulos and Kennedy will then begin the reconstruction of the new façade structure, which should take approximately three months to complete. The new front will be replaced back to match the existing historic façade and the new wood and glass storefront will be installed to meet the U.S. Department of Interior guidelines and comments.
Any tenant interested in leasing the ground floor should call Josh Mills at 865-525-0023 for more information.
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100 Block Retailers Open for Business
 While the construction continues on the 100 block of Gay Street, restaurants, galleries & retailers are still open. The sidewalk has been reopened on the entire length of the west side of the block and the 200 block has been repaved. Parking remains available and best of all - free. There's free valet parking for Nama after 5 p.m. and free parking daily at the corner of Jackson Avenue and Gay Street.
100 Block retailers include:
Eleven
Emporium Center
Gallery 1010
Knoxville Symphony
Nama Sushi Bar
Ollantay's Havana Nights
Slamdot
Unarmed Merchants
URBhana
For continued construction updates and information check out the 100 Block blog at http://100blockconstructionknox.blogspot.com/.
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