Livable Communities

In The News Justin Merrick is striving to make positive changes across South Memphis and beyond as the Executive Director of the Center for Transforming Communities.

Voices of More for Memphis: Justin Merrick of the Center for Transforming Communities

Tafui OwusuMonday, September 30, 2024
Development News "Too many families in South Memphis are forced to go without basic needs like food, housing, and medicine because a large portion of their income is being used to pay their utility bills,” says Memphis Community Against Pollution's KeShaun Pearson.

New study presents solutions for combatting Memphis' disproportionately high energy burdens

High Ground TeamFriday, July 26, 2024
Feature Story For High Ground's 'On The Ground' series, six local community-level journalists help dissect the More for Memphis plan and share the stories of Memphis residents who are working hard for a better tomorrow. 

High Ground's newest Community Correspondents explore the More for Memphis plan

Reginald Johnson Sr.Monday, June 3, 2024
Development News A rendering of one of the 70 homes to be built at Epping Forest in Raleigh.

Groundbreaking ceremony held for new subdivision being built in Memphis' Raleigh community

High Ground TeamFriday, May 17, 2024
Feature Story Volunteers are critical to the MIFA mission.

How 42 Memphis restaurants came together to help raise funds for Meals on Wheels

MJ GalbraithThursday, April 11, 2024
Feature Story Tiffany Sumlin (left) and her mother, Tricie Cullens, are Meals on Wheels volunteers. The dedication is real: Tiffany got off work at 6 a.m. and came to volunteer after her shift, and her mom had a heart transplant just four months ago.

PHOTOS: Why a morning spent with Meals on Wheels volunteers was 'the most exhilarating thing' ever

Reginald JohnsonSaturday, March 30, 2024
Feature Story Young people have played an integral role in the development of the More for Memphis plan. These photos are from a MFM Youth Council meeting held in June 2023.

A path to economic mobility: The More for Memphis plan for schools to become true community hubs

MJ GalbraithFriday, February 23, 2024
Development News Tommy Pacello in 2016.

Tommy Pacello Placemaking Fellowship awards $15K to park project at this historic Memphis church

High Ground TeamFriday, December 29, 2023
Feature Story The Klondike Smokey City Community Development Corporation co-hosted the third event in the 2023 BLDG Memphis MEMFix series this past Saturday, July 22, along several blocks of Jackson Avenue.

PHOTOS: Scenes from MEMFix 2023 in Klondike Smokey City

Reginald JohnsonFriday, July 28, 2023
Development News “Clinics, such as the one at College Park, are part of a growing trend to improve health and achieve health equity by connecting health and housing in affordable housing communities,” says Dexter Washington, CEO of Memphis Housing Authority.

Grand opening celebration held for on-site healthcare clinic for senior residents of College Park

High Ground TeamFriday, July 21, 2023
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