The History of
Community Design
and Development
in America
Community Development Archive
The History of Community Design and Development in America

East Tennessee Community Design Center

Community Design Center
1982
Knoxville
Tennessee

The East Tennessee Community Design Center (ETCDC) was founded in 1970 in Knoxville, Tennessee, by a group of architects and community leaders who were concerned about the impact of urban renewal on the city’s historic neighborhoods. The organization was formed to promote community-based design and planning, with a focus on preserving and enhancing the character and livability of Knoxville’s urban areas.

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