Madeline Faber's Latest Articles
Cleaning up code enforcement to clean up the city
In the ongoing fight against blight, the City of Memphis has engaged outside consultants to help clean up the messy code enforcement system, which promises big payoffs. If their plan is implemented, code enforcement could increase capacity by as much as 25 percent, sending Memphis on its way to healthier neighborhoods.
What The Kitchen’s social entrepreneurship means for Memphis
This week, it was announced that a farm-to-table restaurant is moving into two of the most highly anticipated development projects in the city. But what does a “community restaurant” from out of town mean to the city?
GrowMemphis partners with City to build 5 gardens in community centers
As the result of a $10,000 state grant, GrowMemphis has forged a formal partnership with the City of Memphis Division of Parks and Neighborhoods to help grow community gardens across town.
First look at the East Memphis LYFE Kitchen
Construction has begun on Memphis’ first location of LYFE Kitchen, a California-based fast casual dining chain that boasts healthy fare and locally-sourced ingredients. The company will move its HQ to Memphis once the restaurants in the Chisca Hotel and the former Sharky’s are completed.
East Memphis office space filling up, submarkets getting heat
Available office space in the East Memphis submarket is nearly spent. Increased activity in class B properties and in the 385 corridor is promising.
From eye sore to eye candy: A look at the Downtown blight fight
In the fourth year of The Downtown Memphis Commission’s anti-blight initiative, several high-profile eyesores have been turned around, but challenges remain.
Planting a neighborhood: Halting the cycle of decline starts at Carnes Teaching Garden
Mary Baker is setting up roots in an overlooked Carnes neighborhood. The Carnes Teaching Garden, established in an abandoned lot near a local school, is reinstating confidence and attention to the area.
