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Feature Story A packed house listens to a panel discussion after the screening of ‘How Did We Get Here.’ (Cole Bradley) High GroundCommunity Development

Film series documenting Memphis' housing challenges premiers to packed house

Cole BradleyThursday, April 18, 2019
Feature Story Roshun Austin, president and CEO of The Works, Inc. holds a redlining map created in the 1930s. (Ziggy Mack) High GroundEonomic Development

Seeing Red II: South Memphis CDC brings investment back to Memphis' formerly redlined communities

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, April 10, 2019
Feature Story Richie Jarvis, owner of Trilogy Tattoos and Piercing, speaks about the small business community in the University District. (Ziggy Mack) High GroundCommunity Development

Graduation day: What we learned from four months of reporting in the University District

Cole BradleyWednesday, April 10, 2019
Feature Story Shamika Williams poses with her four children outside of their home in Raleigh. In fall 2018, Williams fled an abusive relationship and stayed with her kids at the YWCA’s domestic violence shelter. (Cole Bradley) High GroundCommunity Development

YWCA celebrates 100 years of empowering women and communities

Cole BradleyThursday, April 4, 2019
Feature Story Anthony Braxton waits for his meal at the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Memphis Ozanam Food Mission. (Ziggy Mack) High GroundHealthy Communities

Newly opened health clinic provides free services to the homeless population of Memphis

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, March 27, 2019
Feature Story A construction worker walks across the Southern Avenue tracks near the University of Memphis campus at the heart of the University District. (Ziggy Mack) High GroundCommunity Development

Drinks and Development: A casual discussion on growth in the University District

Cole BradleyWednesday, March 20, 2019
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) High GroundCommunity 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) High GroundCommunity 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. High GroundEntrepreneurship

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) High GroundCommunity 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) High GroundEonomic Development

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

Cole BradleyWednesday, February 13, 2019
Feature Story The Highland Strip has seen substantial growth in the last five years. Evidence of the Highland-Walker street improvements include painted concrete and traffic barrels. (Ziggy Mack) High GroundTransportation

Passing cars: University District looks beyond car travel for solutions to congestion

Cole BradleyThursday, February 7, 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 High GroundEonomic Development

Whitehaven Plaza is first look at Memphis 3.0 in action

Cole BradleyWednesday, January 30, 2019
Feature Story High Ground News Podcast Logo High GroundCommunity Development

On The Ground Podcast: Homeownership in Memphis neighborhoods

Sunday, January 20, 2019
Feature Story Artist Brantley Ellzey in workspace, as part of "Memphis Studios: A Visual Tour." (Murray Riss) High GroundArts and Culture

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

Mark JordanWednesday, January 16, 2019
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