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We have an uncovered concrete front stoop that is in direct contact with the wood threshold of our front door. After heavy rains, the threshold stays damp and has started to rot.

My theory is that the concrete is absorbing rainwater and wicking moisture into the wood.

I'm considering:

A penetrating silane/siloxane sealer

A painted/acrylic concrete coating

With the Knox County primary results in, I’ve been thinking a lot about what this means for growth going forward. It seems pretty likely that the City of Knoxville is going to carry even more of the weight when it comes to housing, especially if the county takes a more restrictive approach, as Betsy Henderson has advocated for.

If the city continues moving in a pro–responsible growth direction, while the county restricts different housing types, we’re going to end up in a place where the city is essentially the only place new housing that is attainable can realistically get built. That has real implications for affordability, infrastructure, and long-term growth.

It’s really important people start paying attention to Advance Knox and the Unified Development Ordinance. Those two things will be the rulebook for whether we can build walkable, mixed-use neighborhoods with a range of housing types, or not. If we want more than just large-lot subdivisions, if we want neighborhoods where you can actually walk to things, and where different types of housing can exist side by side, this is the moment to speak up.

We need to make sure County Commission knows there’s real support for Advance Knox. The direction we set now is going to shape Knoxville and Knox County for a long time.