Memphis 3.0 looks to citizens' input on shaping city's transit systemIt’s been four decades since Memphis created a comprehensive development plan, which at that time neglected to include citizen input and focused its transportation efforts on accommodating white, middle-class suburban families through projects such… Jan 17 18January 17, 2018Article at High Ground
City tables Coliseum repurposing, presents sports complex in latest Fairgrounds planDuring a public meeting at the Kroc Center on November 6 to discuss the future of the Fairgrounds, the City of Memphis announced it does not plan revive the Mid-South Coliseum at this time because it lacks a clear plan regarding the building's… Nov 08 17November 08, 2017Article at High Ground
Underutilized Fairgrounds land is reimagined with City-backed planningThe Mid-South Fairgrounds, nestled amongst longstanding trees in the heart of the Memphis, are steeped in history. In 1956, Elvis Presley, fresh from his iconic debut performance on The Ed Sullivan Show, played his first surprise concert there. The… Sep 27 17September 27, 2017Article at High Ground
Struggling Economy Keeps Bankruptcy Filings on RiseThe first quarter of 2012 showed a slight increase in bankruptcy filings in West Tennessee, according to The Daily News Online, www.memphisdailynews.com. All chapters combined – Chapters 7, 11 and 13 – amounted to 3,063 Shelby County bankruptcies for… Apr 20 12April 20, 2012Article at Memphis Daily News
AAPI Leaders Meet White House OfficialsMemphis community and business leaders of Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Filipino, Bangladeshi, Indian and Pakistani heritage gathered with White House officials Thursday, Feb. 16, to discuss economic, educational, health and civil rights… Feb 20 12February 20, 2012Article at Memphis Daily News
