Knoxville Redevelopment Feasibility Study

Knoxville, Tennessee

The City of Knoxville commissioned Fregonese Associates to study the feasibility and options of development on the City’s South Waterfront. The purpose of this study was to use a scenario planning technique to investigate the range of feasible alternatives for development in the South Waterfront. In addition, FA explored the range of options available to the City in order to stimulate and guide development, including the development of a South Knoxville Waterfront master plan. A “no action” alternative was to be given serious consideration.

The South Waterfront has great potential to develop into one of Knoxville’s great success stories. In order to facilitate this, a plan could be developed that allows this area to develop its own revenues to grow naturally. The city’s intentions have to be clear to the public and investors. We believe that the city must develop an inspirational vision that has high goals, but begins with appropriate small and achievable steps.