Podcast: Lifting up resident voice as Memphis neighborhoods transform
Justin Merrick and Lenell Burton from Center for Transforming Communities discuss CTC's expansion into new neighborhoods, artists in as neighborhood connectors, and the power of storytelling as communities change.
Justin Merrick and Lenell Burton from Center for Transforming Communities join High Ground to discuss CTC’s expansion into new neighborhoods, the role of artists in connecting neighbors, and the power of storytelling as communities experience change.
You can listen and subscribe to all of our On the Ground podcasts on Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play. The On The Ground podcast is powered by the Daily Memphian and produced by Natalie Van Gundy.
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