City of Franklin, Natchez Street PUD Neighborhood Meeting

The City of Franklin held a neighborhood meeting on May 7, 2026, focused on the proposed reinvestment and redevelopment of the Natchez Place public housing site by the Franklin Housing Authority (FHA). The meeting presented early conceptual plans to replace the existing 34-unit residential community with a new development of 91 affordable housing units, aiming to better serve low- and moderate-income residents while addressing aging infrastructure and outdated design. The discussion included details on site layout, building height transitions, parking provisions (208 spaces for 91 units), and compliance with city zoning and design overlays. Attendees raised concerns about increased traffic, street parking availability, and the impact on the historic neighborhood character. The FHA representatives clarified that the project is fully affordable housing with no market-rate units, and that a traffic study is underway to address mitigation measures. The meeting was part of a public review process with further Planning Commission and Board of Mayor and Aldermen considerations ahead. No final decisions were made at this stage, and public feedback will inform ongoing plan refinements.