Residents are invited to learn about “missing middle” housing and opportunities to diversify housing options at two Community Open House events scheduled for this month. 

Thursday, Sept. 21, 4:30 - 7 p.m. 
Emerald Youth Foundation Gym
1718 Central Street

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Monday, Sept. 25, 4:30 - 7 p.m.
John T. O’Connor Center
611 Winona Street

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The City of Knoxville and Knox Planning staff have been collaborating on plans to eliminate barriers to the construction of what is known as “missing middle” housing, which includes townhomes, duplexes and other housing structures between the scales of single-family homes and mid-rise apartments. 

A study conducted by Opticos Design last year helped identify zoning code barriers, areas of town best suited for these kinds of housing, and recommendations specific to helping diversify Knoxville’s housing stock.
 
Residents can stop by any time during the events. City and Planning staff will be available to provide an overview, show examples, and answer questions.
 
More information is available online at KnoxvilleTN.gov/missingmiddle. 

The City of Knoxville ensures meaningful access to City programs, services, and activities to comply with Civil Rights Title VI and ADA Title II laws and reasonably provides: translation, interpretation, modifications, accommodations, alternative formats, auxiliary aids and services.

To request language translation services, contact the City’s Human Resources Department at [email protected] or 865-215-3100. For disability accommodations, contact City ADA Coordinator Stephanie Brewer Cook at [email protected] or 865-215-2034 at least 72 hours before the meeting.