Equitable Growth: Advocating for Community Development through More For Memphis
This week, we take a look at Community Development, one of the six focus areas critical to the initiative's success.
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Safer & More Equitable: Exploring Justice & Safety aspects of the More For Memphis plan
This week, we dive into the Justice & Safety anchor of the More For Memphis plan and explore what it takes to build a stronger, safer, and more equitable Memphis.
More for Memphis plan identifies liberty and equity as Economic Development priorities
Over the next several months, the High Ground Team will be diving deep into the More for Memphis plan: What it is, why it is, and where it's taking us. This week, we take a look at Economic Development, one of the 6 focus areas critical to the initiative's success.
Creative Economics: The investment and profits envisioned by More for Memphis for Arts and Culture
Over the next several months, the High Ground Team will be diving deep into the More for Memphis plan: What it is, why it is, and where it's taking us. This week, we take a look at Arts and Culture, one of the six focus areas critical to the initiative's success.
Nonprofits strike history-making deal with Shelby County for land transfer in Klondike, Smokey City
Two nonprofits in Klondike & Smokey City now own 150 properties in a historic transferred from the Shelby County Land Bank. North Memphis residents will help decide how they'll be developed.
Frayser nonprofit hosts its first 5K to benefit pregnant and parenting teens
The Hagar Center offers support for teen mothers in Memphis. On June 29 the center hosted its first 5K fundraiser in support of its Lunch and Learn workplace and life skills series.
Spikner knows promotions, now it takes on placemaking in Madison Heights
Spikner Embroidery and Screen-Printing has been cranking out custom swag and promotions for 24 years. Now the Memphis-based, Black-owned business is hoping its neighborhood sees the same success its enjoyed.
Making a move? Locally-owned property firm connects renters with residences across Memphis
“I think we’re all part of the urban renaissance ... Prices are up. Rents are up. Demand for our product is up.”
