Livable Communities

Feature Story This week, we wrap up the More For Memphis series and take a look at all of the focus areas that were addressed throughout the plan's creation.  Sustainability

Wrapping up the More For Memphis series as the plan is set in motion

Jeff HulettTuesday, December 24, 2024
Feature Story This week, we take a look at Community Development, one of the six focus areas critical to the initiative's success. Community Development

Equitable Growth: Advocating for Community Development through More For Memphis

Ashlei WilliamsMonday, December 16, 2024
Development News "Tennessee continues to be a place where we can grow our economy and protect our natural resources at the same time," says Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Commissioner David Salyers. Sustainability

UM research center wins prestigious award for 5-year study of Memphis aquifer

High Ground TeamWednesday, November 27, 2024
Feature Story Marquis White and Alicia Dixon of Dixon-White Restaurant Group are blending community, mindfulness, and music in Uptown with their new wellness micro-eatery, Groovy Gratitude. Eonomic Development

More Gratitude, More Grooves: How a small wellness staple is becoming a community oasis in Uptown

Danica WilksThursday, September 12, 2024
In The News Shante Avant, CEO of the Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis, discusses revitalizing and investing in low-income neighborhoods to create a better Memphis. Eonomic Development

Voices of More for Memphis: Shante Avant of the Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis

Tafui OwusuMonday, June 17, 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.  Community Development

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

Reginald Johnson Sr.Monday, June 3, 2024
In The News Roshun Austin, CEO of The Works, Inc., discusses the issues of affordable housing programs, the impact of policies, and the power of community.  Community Development

Voices of More for Memphis: Roshun Austin, CEO of The Works, Inc.

Tafui OwusuSaturday, June 1, 2024
Feature Story The focus area of health and well-being in the More For Memphis plan examines the factors behind physical, mental, and social wellness from a broad perspective. Healthy Communities

School-based healthcare, SNAP benefits, and more: The More for Memphis plan for Health & Well-Being

Sarah SpohnMonday, April 22, 2024
Development News Volunteers load up their cars at MIFA headquarters as they prepare for another day’s delivery of Meals on Wheels. Healthy Communities

These 42 restaurants are participating in MIFA’s 10-day fundraiser for Meals on Wheels

High Ground TeamFriday, April 5, 2024
Feature Story In the 2023 fiscal year, MIFA Meals on Wheels served more than 737,000 meals to 4,418 seniors throughout Shelby County. Healthy Communities

Addressing senior food insecurity is a critical need nationwide, but especially in Memphis

MJ GalbraithTuesday, March 19, 2024
Feature Story x Eonomic Development

On finding 'ideas that work': How 300 Memphians came together to develop the More for Memphis plan

MJ GalbraithFriday, February 9, 2024
Development News x Community Development

New grant bolsters Memphis Habitat work in South Memphis; free home safety devices for 75 residents

High Ground TeamThursday, September 28, 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. Community Development

PHOTOS: Scenes from MEMFix 2023 in Klondike Smokey City

Reginald JohnsonFriday, July 28, 2023
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