Cumberland Avenue Design Review Board (C-7) Meeting - CANCELLED
The C-7 Cumberland Avenue Design Review Board will NOT meet on May 1st due to a lack of agenda items.
For more information about the C-7 Board contact Mike Brusseau with the Knoxvillle/Knox County Metropolitan Planning Commission at 865.215.2500.
Cumberland Avenue Merchants Association (CAMA) Meeting Reminder
Date: May 1
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Location: Goal Post Tavern, 1824 Cumberland Avenue
What: The merchants and other interested stakeholders meet to discuss items of interest or concern and get updates on the City's Cumberland Avenue Corridor Project.
Parking: Available parking is located at Graphic Creations, 1809 Lake Avenue.
University of Tennessee Update
Final Exams start tomorrow April 30th and continue May 1, 2, 3, 6, 7. Best of luck to all students as they finish the semester. University College Ceremonies run May 8-11th and Graduate hooding is Thursday May 9th, congratulations to all the graduates. For those attending ceremonies you may want to visit UT's construction website here to get up to date information regarding parking and road closures.
Upcoming Events
East Tennessee’s First Annual GREEN + GO Sustainable Tour (AIA/GBCI Credit)
May 4
Get a hands on look at some of Knoxville’s most cutting-edge in sustainable and green design on Saturday, May 4, 2013! This open-house format tour will educate tour goers on systems and designs that make up some of Knoxville’s ‘greenest’ buildings, which are healthier, more durable, use fewer resources and save on operations and maintenance costs.
The tour is open and FREE to the public (RSVP required) and offers 2 AIA and 2 GBCI credits with paid admission. Once registered, attendees will receive a booklet with information concerning the tours, including a map with directions to each tour location.
For more information, please visit here.
Thanks for your interest in all things to do with Cumberland Avenue - have a great week!
Monday, April 29, 2013
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
April 9th Update
Form Code Public Meeting - Follow Up
Thanks to everyone who attended the Form Based Code meeting on Thursday, April 4th! There were about 25 people in attendance and Lee Ensweiler with Code Studio of Austin, Texas gave a great presentation on the draft code.
The DRAFT code is available for review here or
http://www.cityofknoxville.org/cumberland/CumberlandFormCodeDraft.pdf
There were some comments, questions and observations that will require changes to the draft. If you have comments or questions regarding the draft code, please send them to awallace@cityofknoxville.org by close of business on Tuesday, April 16th so that they can be incorporated into the next draft.
For coverage of the meeting visit:
Knoxville News Sentinel
KUB Update
From: KUB Community Relations, 594-7531
Re: Traffic Advisory – Road Closures for Utility Construction (weather permitting)
Neyland Drive Lane Closure [April 10] – KUB and its contractor will close the eastbound curbside lane on a short section near address 2015 on Neyland Drive from 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10, as work is completed on the exterior of the Kuwahee Wastewater Treatment Plant. One eastbound lane and both westbound lanes will remain open on this section of Neyland Drive while work is completed.
Some listed closures may extend beyond the scheduled times depending on the conditions encountered during excavation and constuction. Appropriate traffic control measures will be in place to assist motorists traveling in this area. Due to the ongoing presence of workers and equipment, motorists are advised to use extreme caution and expect temporary delays in this area.
Thanks to everyone who attended the Form Based Code meeting on Thursday, April 4th! There were about 25 people in attendance and Lee Ensweiler with Code Studio of Austin, Texas gave a great presentation on the draft code.
The DRAFT code is available for review here or
http://www.cityofknoxville.org/cumberland/CumberlandFormCodeDraft.pdf
There were some comments, questions and observations that will require changes to the draft. If you have comments or questions regarding the draft code, please send them to awallace@cityofknoxville.org by close of business on Tuesday, April 16th so that they can be incorporated into the next draft.
For coverage of the meeting visit:
Knoxville News Sentinel
KUB Update
From: KUB Community Relations, 594-7531
Re: Traffic Advisory – Road Closures for Utility Construction (weather permitting)
Neyland Drive Lane Closure [April 10] – KUB and its contractor will close the eastbound curbside lane on a short section near address 2015 on Neyland Drive from 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10, as work is completed on the exterior of the Kuwahee Wastewater Treatment Plant. One eastbound lane and both westbound lanes will remain open on this section of Neyland Drive while work is completed.
Some listed closures may extend beyond the scheduled times depending on the conditions encountered during excavation and constuction. Appropriate traffic control measures will be in place to assist motorists traveling in this area. Due to the ongoing presence of workers and equipment, motorists are advised to use extreme caution and expect temporary delays in this area.
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Public Meeting Reminder and Updates
PUBLIC MEETING REGARDING DRAFT FORM BASED CODE FOR CUMBERLAND AVENUE
Date: Thursday, April 4, 2013
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: UT Federal Credit Union, 2100 White Ave.
Who: This meeting is open to the general public and everyone is welcome to attend. Property owners within the proposed Cumberland Avenue District are encouraged to attend. The meeting will be hosted by the City’s Office of Redevelopment.
Purpose: To review proposed changes to the current zoning code for the Cumberland Avenue area. The proposal has been prepared by consultants, Code Studio, out of Austin, TX.
The DRAFT code is available for review here or
If you have any questions feel free to contact me at awallace@cityofknoxville.org
Cumberland Avenue Design Review Board (C-7) Meeting Reminder
Date: April 3
Time: 9:00 am
Location: UT Federal Credit Union, 2100 White Ave. (this is a new location)
What: The C-7 Cumberland Avenue Design Review Board will meet to review proposed projects. For more information about this meeting contact Mike Brusseau with the Knoxvillle/Knox County Metropolitan Planning Commission at 865.215.2500.
Parking: Limited parking is available on site.
Cumberland Avenue Merchants Association (CAMA) Meeting Reminder
Date: April 3
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Location: Goal Post Tavern, 1824 Cumberland Avenue
What: The merchants and other interested stakeholders meet to discuss items of interest or concern and get updates on the City's Cumberland Avenue Corridor Project.
Parking: Available parking is located at Graphic Creations, 1809 Lake Avenue.
Date: Thursday, April 4, 2013
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: UT Federal Credit Union, 2100 White Ave.
Who: This meeting is open to the general public and everyone is welcome to attend. Property owners within the proposed Cumberland Avenue District are encouraged to attend. The meeting will be hosted by the City’s Office of Redevelopment.
Purpose: To review proposed changes to the current zoning code for the Cumberland Avenue area. The proposal has been prepared by consultants, Code Studio, out of Austin, TX.
The DRAFT code is available for review here or
If you have any questions feel free to contact me at awallace@cityofknoxville.org
Cumberland Avenue Design Review Board (C-7) Meeting Reminder
Date: April 3
Time: 9:00 am
Location: UT Federal Credit Union, 2100 White Ave. (this is a new location)
What: The C-7 Cumberland Avenue Design Review Board will meet to review proposed projects. For more information about this meeting contact Mike Brusseau with the Knoxvillle/Knox County Metropolitan Planning Commission at 865.215.2500.
Parking: Limited parking is available on site.
Cumberland Avenue Merchants Association (CAMA) Meeting Reminder
Date: April 3
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Location: Goal Post Tavern, 1824 Cumberland Avenue
What: The merchants and other interested stakeholders meet to discuss items of interest or concern and get updates on the City's Cumberland Avenue Corridor Project.
Parking: Available parking is located at Graphic Creations, 1809 Lake Avenue.
Friday, March 22, 2013
March 22nd Update - Form Based Code Public Meeting
Happy Spring Break to all UT and Knox County School students!
PUBLIC MEETING TO BE HELD REGARDING DRAFT FORM BASED CODE FOR CUMBERLAND AVENUE
Meeting Details:
Date: Thursday, April 4, 2013
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: UT Federal Credit Union, 2100 White Ave.
Who: This meeting is open to the general public and everyone is welcome to attend. Property owners within the proposed Cumberland Avenue District are encouraged to attend. The meeting will be hosted by the City’s Office of Redevelopment.
Purpose: To review proposed changes to the current zoning code for the Cumberland Avenue area. The proposal has been prepared by consultants, Code Studio, out of Austin, TX.
If you have any questions feel free to contact me at awallace@cityofknoxville.org
Weekend Events:
March 23, 2013
Neighborhoods Conference
Convention Center
8:00am – 2:30pm
The City of Knoxville's Office of Neighborhoods is sponsoring its first-ever Neighborhood Conference for Knoxville and Knox County residents. With the theme of "Connecting Neighborhoods, Building Community," the day-long conference will offer more than 30 workshops on issues including codes enforcement, crime prevention and neighborhood organizing. Registration, admission and parking for the conference are free. To register visit http://www.planetreg.com/neighborhoodconference
PUBLIC MEETING TO BE HELD REGARDING DRAFT FORM BASED CODE FOR CUMBERLAND AVENUE
Meeting Details:
Date: Thursday, April 4, 2013
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: UT Federal Credit Union, 2100 White Ave.
Who: This meeting is open to the general public and everyone is welcome to attend. Property owners within the proposed Cumberland Avenue District are encouraged to attend. The meeting will be hosted by the City’s Office of Redevelopment.
Purpose: To review proposed changes to the current zoning code for the Cumberland Avenue area. The proposal has been prepared by consultants, Code Studio, out of Austin, TX.
If you have any questions feel free to contact me at awallace@cityofknoxville.org
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| Proposed Cumberland Avenue Form Based Code Area
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March 23, 2013
Neighborhoods Conference
Convention Center
8:00am – 2:30pm
The City of Knoxville's Office of Neighborhoods is sponsoring its first-ever Neighborhood Conference for Knoxville and Knox County residents. With the theme of "Connecting Neighborhoods, Building Community," the day-long conference will offer more than 30 workshops on issues including codes enforcement, crime prevention and neighborhood organizing. Registration, admission and parking for the conference are free. To register visit http://www.planetreg.com/neighborhoodconference
Friday, March 8, 2013
March 8th Update
University Commons Official Groundbreaking
Congratulations to the University Commons project which held its official groundbreaking ceremonyy on March 6th at the former Fulton Bellows site. University Commons is an urban, vertical retail complex that will feature two of the nation's most successful retailers - Wal Mart & Publix. This 211,000 sq. ft. retail center will be located adjacent to the University of Tennessee and the city's Cumberland Avenue Corridor Project. For more information about the project click here.
CAMA Update
The monthly meeting of the Cumberland Avenue Merchants Association was held on March 6th, at 3:00 pm in the Goal Post Tavern. The meeting was attended by representatives of Copper Cellar, Walgreens, University Liquors, KPD, City of Knoxville, UT Federal Credit Union, Regions Bank and Rumorz. The city staff provided an update on the Streetscape project, the proposed Form Based Code, the proposed project at 2010 Cumberland Avenue, the University Commons project, and parking within the district. The merchants provided updates regarding business during the past month.
The next meeting is scheduled for April 3rd at 3:00 pm in the Goal Poast Tavern; feel free to attend.
C-7 Update
The C-7 Board meeting was held on March 6, 2013 at 9:00 am at the Panera Bread on Cumberland Avenue. The meeting hosted by the Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC) was held to review a proposed sign package for the Krystal property. The board voted to approve the application and support the request for variances at the Board of Zoning Appeals meeting on March 21st.
Weekend Events
March 1-16, 2013
Blount Mansion Pottery Show & Sale
Blount Mansion, 200 Hill Ave
Daily Museum hours, closed Monday’s
Pottery show & sale
March 9, 2013
Jr. League Bag-A-Bargain
Jacob Building
8:00am -1:00pm
Be Great Run 8K
Tyson Park
9am-noon
8K race with proceeds benefiting Boys & Girls Clubs of TN Valley
City of Knoxville Team Step Show
Civic Auditorium
7:00pm
Tech teams compete in a step off for a cash prize. Teens come from various states to compete.
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| Mayor Rogero, Mayor Burchett, Elected Officials and Developers - March 6, 2013 |
CAMA Update
The monthly meeting of the Cumberland Avenue Merchants Association was held on March 6th, at 3:00 pm in the Goal Post Tavern. The meeting was attended by representatives of Copper Cellar, Walgreens, University Liquors, KPD, City of Knoxville, UT Federal Credit Union, Regions Bank and Rumorz. The city staff provided an update on the Streetscape project, the proposed Form Based Code, the proposed project at 2010 Cumberland Avenue, the University Commons project, and parking within the district. The merchants provided updates regarding business during the past month.
The next meeting is scheduled for April 3rd at 3:00 pm in the Goal Poast Tavern; feel free to attend.
C-7 Update
The C-7 Board meeting was held on March 6, 2013 at 9:00 am at the Panera Bread on Cumberland Avenue. The meeting hosted by the Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC) was held to review a proposed sign package for the Krystal property. The board voted to approve the application and support the request for variances at the Board of Zoning Appeals meeting on March 21st.
Weekend Events
March 1-16, 2013
Blount Mansion Pottery Show & Sale
Blount Mansion, 200 Hill Ave
Daily Museum hours, closed Monday’s
Pottery show & sale
March 9, 2013
Jr. League Bag-A-Bargain
Jacob Building
8:00am -1:00pm
Be Great Run 8K
Tyson Park
9am-noon
8K race with proceeds benefiting Boys & Girls Clubs of TN Valley
City of Knoxville Team Step Show
Civic Auditorium
7:00pm
Tech teams compete in a step off for a cash prize. Teens come from various states to compete.
Friday, March 1, 2013
March 1st Update
University Commons
University Commons is an urban, vertical retail complex that will feature two of the nation’s most successful retailers – Walmart and Publix. This 211,000 sq. ft. retail center will be located adjacent to the University of Tennessee. Official ground breaking for the project will be March 6th at 1:30pm.
For more information about the project visit: www.shopuniversitycommons.com
Cumberland Avenue Design Review Board (C-7) Meeting
Date: March 6, 2013
Time: 9:00 am
Location: Panera Bread, 2000 Cumberland Avenue
What: The C-7 Cumberland Avenue Design Review Board will meet to review proposed projects. For more information about this meeting contact Mike Brusseau with the Knoxvillle/Knox County Metropolitan Planning Commission at 865.215.2500.
Parking: Limited parking is available at Panera Bread, additional parking is available on Mountcastle St. or Lake Ave.
Cumberland Avenue Merchants Association (CAMA) Meeting Reminder
Date: March 6, 2013
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Location: Goal Post Tavern, 1824 Cumberland Avenue
What: The merchants and other interested stakeholders meet to discuss items of interest or concern and get updates on the City's Cumberland Avenue Corridor Project.
Parking: Available parking is located at Graphic Creations, 1809 Lake Avenue.
Weekend Events
March 1, 2013
First Friday
First Friday Knoxville is located in and around downtown Knoxville. Browse open stores, art galleries, exhibits, take in shows, and dine while exploring all that downtown has to offer. Events around town begin at 6pm and go into the late evening hours. http://knoxvillefirstfriday.com/
March 2, 2013 Mardi Growl Dog Parade
Downtown Dog Park / Market Square
Parade begins at 11:00am
Dress your dog up in boas, beads, costumes and parade down Gay Street for the Mardi Growl Parade. If you don’t have a dog, come and watch the dogs as they parade down Gay Street and listen to the Old City Buskers on Market Square from 12:00pm – 2:00pm. For more information visit http://www.young-williams.org/blog/mardi-growl-2012.html
Run for the Schools
Chilhowee Park
7:30am – 10:00am
ROCCK Racing
Tractor Pull Area – Chilhowee Park
8:00am – 8:00pm
Love Your Libraries 5K
UT Campus
7:00am
As always, thanks for your interest in all things related to Cumberland Avenue and surrounding areas; have a safe and fun weekend.
University Commons is an urban, vertical retail complex that will feature two of the nation’s most successful retailers – Walmart and Publix. This 211,000 sq. ft. retail center will be located adjacent to the University of Tennessee. Official ground breaking for the project will be March 6th at 1:30pm.
For more information about the project visit: www.shopuniversitycommons.com
Cumberland Avenue Design Review Board (C-7) Meeting
Date: March 6, 2013
Time: 9:00 am
Location: Panera Bread, 2000 Cumberland Avenue
What: The C-7 Cumberland Avenue Design Review Board will meet to review proposed projects. For more information about this meeting contact Mike Brusseau with the Knoxvillle/Knox County Metropolitan Planning Commission at 865.215.2500.
Parking: Limited parking is available at Panera Bread, additional parking is available on Mountcastle St. or Lake Ave.
Cumberland Avenue Merchants Association (CAMA) Meeting Reminder
Date: March 6, 2013
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Location: Goal Post Tavern, 1824 Cumberland Avenue
What: The merchants and other interested stakeholders meet to discuss items of interest or concern and get updates on the City's Cumberland Avenue Corridor Project.
Parking: Available parking is located at Graphic Creations, 1809 Lake Avenue.
Weekend Events
March 1, 2013
First Friday
First Friday Knoxville is located in and around downtown Knoxville. Browse open stores, art galleries, exhibits, take in shows, and dine while exploring all that downtown has to offer. Events around town begin at 6pm and go into the late evening hours. http://knoxvillefirstfriday.com/
March 2, 2013 Mardi Growl Dog Parade
Downtown Dog Park / Market Square
Parade begins at 11:00am
Dress your dog up in boas, beads, costumes and parade down Gay Street for the Mardi Growl Parade. If you don’t have a dog, come and watch the dogs as they parade down Gay Street and listen to the Old City Buskers on Market Square from 12:00pm – 2:00pm. For more information visit http://www.young-williams.org/blog/mardi-growl-2012.html
Run for the Schools
Chilhowee Park
7:30am – 10:00am
ROCCK Racing
Tractor Pull Area – Chilhowee Park
8:00am – 8:00pm
Love Your Libraries 5K
UT Campus
7:00am
As always, thanks for your interest in all things related to Cumberland Avenue and surrounding areas; have a safe and fun weekend.
Friday, February 15, 2013
February 15th Update
AT&T Construction - 2/19- 2/21
Due to unforseen events, the replacement of the duct line for AT&T was delayed. This work is in preparation for the Cumberland Avenue Streetscape project, and AT&T will place approximately 350 feet of new conduit within Cumberland Avenue in order to replace an outdated line. The scope of work is from 22nd Street to Metron Center Way and will impact one lane of traffic. The work is now anticipated to start Tuesday, February 19th; hours of construction will be from 9:00 pm to 7:00 am in order to reduce the impact to traffic. The construction should last 2-3 days and therefore be completed by the end of next week.
Please drive carefully around the work zone.
Cumberland Avenue Design Review (C-7) Board Meeting/BZA request Update
The C-7 Board meeting was held on January 2, 2013 at 2:00 pm in the Goal Post Tavern, 1824 Cumberland Avenue. The meeting hosted by the Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC) was held to review a proposed development for 2010 Cumberland Avenue (corner of Mountcastle and Cumberland). The meeting was open to the public.
The proposed mixed use development project with 2 floors of parking, 1 floor of retail and a proposed 9 floors of residential was well received by the C-7 Board. The Board voted to recommend 6 variances to the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) and approved the project with the following conditions: 1) subject to BZA approval, 2) approval of alternate elevation plans, and 3) approval of future sign plans.
The next step in this proposal is for the applicant to present plans to the BZA on January 17th at 4:00 in the Small Assembly Room of the City County Building.
The BZA meeting for January 17th was cancelled due to inclement weather. Therfore, the agenda items including review of the 2010 Cumberland Avenue variance requests will be heard on Thursday, February 21 at 4:00 in the Small Assembly Room of the City County Building. The meeting is open to the public.
Additionally, the C-7 Board met on February 6th at is regularly scheduled time of 9:00 am at the Panera Bread Cumberland location to review two applications: 1) Sign permit request from Krystal Corporation and 2) Architectural drawings for 2010 Cumberland Avenue. For more informaiton regarding these items, please contact Mike Brusseau (Knox MPC) at 865.215.2500.
CAMA Update
The monthly meeting of the Cumberland Avenue Merchants Association was held on February 6th, at approximately 3:00 pm in the Goal Post Tavern. The meeting was attended by representatives of Walgreens, University Liquors, UTPD, KPD, City of Knoxville, Goal Post Tavern, Regions Bank, and Councilman Saunders. The city staff provided an update on the Streetscape project, the proposed Form Based Code, the proposed project at 2010 Cumberland Avenue, the University Commons project, and parking within the district. The merchants provided updates regarding business during the past month.
The next meeting is scheduled for March 6th at 3:00 pm in the Goal Poast Tavern.
Weekend Events
February 16, 2013
Ice Bears vs Fayetteville Fireantz
Civic Coliseum
7:30p.m.
Pink in the Rink Night with the Ice Bears. Stick around after the game for a Jersey Auction!
The Ice Bears are teaming up with the Lady Vols in the fight against breast cancer. Bring your ticket stub to the box office for the March 17 Live Pink, Bleed Orange game and receive a $2 discount on your Ice Bears ticket.
As always, thanks for your interest in Cumberland Avenue and surrounding areas. Have a safe and fun-filled weekend.
Due to unforseen events, the replacement of the duct line for AT&T was delayed. This work is in preparation for the Cumberland Avenue Streetscape project, and AT&T will place approximately 350 feet of new conduit within Cumberland Avenue in order to replace an outdated line. The scope of work is from 22nd Street to Metron Center Way and will impact one lane of traffic. The work is now anticipated to start Tuesday, February 19th; hours of construction will be from 9:00 pm to 7:00 am in order to reduce the impact to traffic. The construction should last 2-3 days and therefore be completed by the end of next week.
Please drive carefully around the work zone.
Cumberland Avenue Design Review (C-7) Board Meeting/BZA request Update
The C-7 Board meeting was held on January 2, 2013 at 2:00 pm in the Goal Post Tavern, 1824 Cumberland Avenue. The meeting hosted by the Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC) was held to review a proposed development for 2010 Cumberland Avenue (corner of Mountcastle and Cumberland). The meeting was open to the public.
The proposed mixed use development project with 2 floors of parking, 1 floor of retail and a proposed 9 floors of residential was well received by the C-7 Board. The Board voted to recommend 6 variances to the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) and approved the project with the following conditions: 1) subject to BZA approval, 2) approval of alternate elevation plans, and 3) approval of future sign plans.
The BZA meeting for January 17th was cancelled due to inclement weather. Therfore, the agenda items including review of the 2010 Cumberland Avenue variance requests will be heard on Thursday, February 21 at 4:00 in the Small Assembly Room of the City County Building. The meeting is open to the public.
Additionally, the C-7 Board met on February 6th at is regularly scheduled time of 9:00 am at the Panera Bread Cumberland location to review two applications: 1) Sign permit request from Krystal Corporation and 2) Architectural drawings for 2010 Cumberland Avenue. For more informaiton regarding these items, please contact Mike Brusseau (Knox MPC) at 865.215.2500.
CAMA Update
The monthly meeting of the Cumberland Avenue Merchants Association was held on February 6th, at approximately 3:00 pm in the Goal Post Tavern. The meeting was attended by representatives of Walgreens, University Liquors, UTPD, KPD, City of Knoxville, Goal Post Tavern, Regions Bank, and Councilman Saunders. The city staff provided an update on the Streetscape project, the proposed Form Based Code, the proposed project at 2010 Cumberland Avenue, the University Commons project, and parking within the district. The merchants provided updates regarding business during the past month.
The next meeting is scheduled for March 6th at 3:00 pm in the Goal Poast Tavern.
Weekend Events
February 16, 2013
Ice Bears vs Fayetteville Fireantz
Civic Coliseum
7:30p.m.
Pink in the Rink Night with the Ice Bears. Stick around after the game for a Jersey Auction!
The Ice Bears are teaming up with the Lady Vols in the fight against breast cancer. Bring your ticket stub to the box office for the March 17 Live Pink, Bleed Orange game and receive a $2 discount on your Ice Bears ticket.
As always, thanks for your interest in Cumberland Avenue and surrounding areas. Have a safe and fun-filled weekend.
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