TSW’s Adam Williamson to Present at TAPA Annual Conference

TSW’s Adam Williamson to Present at TAPA Annual Conference – The Downtown Kingsport Master Plan, completed last month by TSW, is set to guide the economic and urban development of the city for the next 20 years. The city, known for its historic architecture and walkable urbanism, is poised for a major transformation, with the master plan serving as a roadmap for future growth.

TSW’s Adam Williamson is set to present the master plan at the Tennessee American Planning Association Annual Conference this week. The session will explore the creative placemaking strategies that will shape the future of Kingsport, with a focus on several key areas:

Land Use & Development: The goal is to create a vibrant and attractive downtown, with new residences and downtown anchors such as parks, makers spaces, business incubators, and cultural centers.

Transportation: The focus is on creating safer and more attractive pedestrian areas and implementing an effective parking management strategy to make the downtown more accessible for all.

Economic Development: The plan aims to strengthen existing businesses, increase the amount of dollars spent downtown, and attract new businesses that will further boost the city’s economy.

Arts & Culture: The goal is to foster a rich environment for theaters, museums, and public art to flourish, enriching the city’s cultural fabric.

Academic Village: The plan calls for the creation of a campus for area colleges that is seamlessly incorporated into the city’s urban fabric and provides mutual benefits to the downtown.

The project team, which included the City of Kingsport, TSW, Mattern & Craig, URBAN 3, Friction Shift, and Chipley Consulting, worked through a five-month public engagement process to craft a realistic and contextually relevant road map for the city. The session will feature presentations from Lynn Tully, City of Kingsport Development Service Director; Nathan Woods, City of Kingsport Senior Planner; Adam Williamson, TSW Senior Principal; and Joe Minicozzi, URBAN 3 Principal.

In conclusion, the Downtown Kingsport Master Plan is an important milestone in the city’s evolution, and the TAPA Annual Conference session will provide a unique opportunity to learn about the exciting plans for the city’s future. With a focus on land use and development, transportation, economic development, arts and culture, and academic village, the master plan provides a roadmap for creating a thriving and dynamic city for generations to come.