| Significant Changes Since Last Update
Several projects, major land developments and community facilities have been completed since 1997 when the previous plan was adopted. Additionally, the adoption of Knoxville-Knox County General Plan 2033 and Knoxville, Farragut and Knox County Growth Policy Plan has bearing on area-wide growth and transportation issues.
Land Use & Zoning Changes
- Turkey Creek regional retail development
- Northshore Drive/Pellissippi Parkway development, including Northshore Town Center approval and groundbreaking
- Commercial corridor development along extension of Parkside Drive
- Historic Overlay Zone (HZ) in Concord
- Fox Road Corridor Study
Children enjoy improvements at Concord Park. |
Baptist Hospital provides a new opportunity for health services closer to the west Knoxville population. |
West Valley Middle School opened for the 1999-2000 school year. |
Transportation Improvements
- Extension of Parkside Drive
- Westland Drive sidewalks
- I-40/75 interchanges at Pellissippi and Cedar Bluff
- Alignment of Canton Hollow Road to Lovell Road
- Realignment of intersection of Gallaher View Road and Westland Drive with the railroad
Community Facility Additions
- Cedar Bluff and Farragut branch libraries
- West Valley Middle School
- Expansions to Parkwest Hospital
- Baptist Women’s Hospital in Turkey Creek
- Children’s Hospital on Westland
- Park improvements at Concord and Carl Cowan Parks, including “The Cove” and splash park
The historic overlay zone adopted in 2001 protects Old Concord's character. |
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