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Feature Story Five of the Mid-South Peace and Justice Center's six current staff members. L to R: Justin Davis, Paul Garner, Tamara Hendrix, Faith Pollan and Brad Watkins. (Submitted) Community Development

Seeking justice: A nonprofit’s fight for housing, buses, criminal justice reform and more

Cole BradleyThursday, March 14, 2019
Feature Story Phase one of South City's housing is 60 percent complete. Move in is expected to begin this summer. (Cole Bradley) Community Development

As Downtown grows, South City invests in low-income residents

Cole BradleyThursday, March 7, 2019
Feature Story Nannette Bean, founder and CEO of Leasing Angels. Entrepreneurship

Making a move? Locally-owned property firm connects renters with residences across Memphis

Ashlei WilliamsThursday, February 28, 2019
Feature Story Highland Row is one of the many new mixed-use, high density developments to be built on or near the Highland Strip in the last few years. (Ziggy Mack) Community Development

High-rises on Highland are a test for Memphis 3.0

Cole BradleyWednesday, February 27, 2019
Feature Story The University of Memphis’ land bridge is under construction and will soon allow for foot traffic over the Southern Avenue railroad line. It’s one example of large-scale development projects underway in the University District. (Ziggy Mack) Eonomic Development

Sharing the wealth: Planning underway for equitable growth in University District

Cole BradleyWednesday, February 13, 2019
Feature Story Residents and other stakeholders hear the results of the three-day design charrette to reimagine Whitehaven Plaza. In the foreground, the model of Whitehaven Plaza shows existing structures in gray alongside new buildings, greenspaces and amenities s Eonomic Development

Whitehaven Plaza is first look at Memphis 3.0 in action

Cole BradleyWednesday, January 30, 2019
Feature Story Artist Brantley Ellzey in workspace, as part of "Memphis Studios: A Visual Tour." (Murray Riss) Arts and Culture

Making space: New book is a visual tour of the workspaces of Memphis' top artists

Mark JordanWednesday, January 16, 2019
Feature Story Magaly Cruz (L) and Joni Laney on the porch of a property that was previously blighted. The land trust worked with Neighborhood Preservation Inc. to report the house to Code Enforcement and within one month it was in compliance. (Ziggy Mack) Community Development

Bing-Boom III: A land trust seeks to preserve housing affordability in booming Binghampton

Cole BradleyWednesday, December 26, 2018
Feature Story Pastor Shun Abram in front of Binghampton Community Church, located in east Binghampton. (Ziggy Mack) Community Development

Bing-Boom II: A tale of two Binghamptons

Mark JordanWednesday, December 19, 2018
Feature Story New homes on Autumn Avenue and Circle Drive are selling in the $300,000 to $350,0000 range, which are some of the highest property values in the area. (Ziggy Mack) Eonomic Development

Bing-Boom I: The consequences of progress in Binghampton

Cole BradleyWednesday, December 19, 2018
Feature Story A view of the renovated Garden Flats apartment complex. (Submitted) Community Development

Turnaround tale: Memphis resident purchases and renovates run-down apartment building

Ashlei WilliamsWednesday, December 5, 2018
Feature Story Husband and wife Nancy and Patricio Gonzalez carry equipment to the Gaisman Community Center at the end of game day. They are the directors and coaches of Illegal Arts Memphis soccer league. (Natalie Eddings) Community Development

What smart neighborhoods can learn from The Heights

Cole BradleyWednesday, December 5, 2018
Feature Story Early arrivals mingle at United Way of the Mid-South's 2018 Feast of Dreams. (Demarcus Bowser) Community Development

Breaking bread: Applied anthropology meets local journalism

Cole BradleyThursday, November 15, 2018
Feature Story One of two proposed playground designs for the new L.E. Brown Park in South City. (City of Memphis, Division of Parks and Neighborhoods) Community Development

City plans to resurrect L.E. Brown Park as part of South City development

Cole BradleyWednesday, November 7, 2018
Feature Story A once-drab building, 751 National Street now has tables and chairs, interactive maps of the neighborhood, and flags denoting the many nationalities in The Heights. (Cole Bradley) Community Development

Neighborhood by design: Community design studio is space to imagine a new Heights

Cole BradleyWednesday, October 31, 2018
Featured Post Jared Myers (R), executive director of Heights CDC, and a local teen canvas the neighborhood. (Cole Bradley) Community Development

Facts and Feelings: The push to improve safety in The Heights

Cole BradleyWednesday, October 24, 2018
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