The
sector gained population in the last decade after a decline in population
from 1970 to 1990.
510 multifamily units
were added in the last decade. Over three-quarter of the added units
were intended to provide housing for University of Tennessee students.
No new offices were
built in the last 5 years.
Between 1995 and 2001,
about 7% of industrial space was added. However, this sector lost
7 acres of industrial land use.
Approximately 487 acres
within this sector were designated as being within Knoxville’s Urban
Growth Boundary and 159 acres were designated as being within Knox
County’s Planned Growth Boundary.
Three of the four elementary
schools have declined in enrollment between 1995 and 2001.
South Knoxville Elementary
School is 62% under capacity.
