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Feature Story Ron Scott and Chris Clark prepare to install a door at the front of the workshop, as Tyler Parker and and Jared Myers load up a rickety work table that is no longer safe to use. All four are participants in the ad-hoc advisory board. (Scarlet Ponder) High GroundCommunity Development

Heights CDC to convert vacant cabinet shop into community woodshop

Scarlet PonderWednesday, March 27, 2019
Feature Story City of Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland addressed the crowd of media, sponsors and other stakeholders at the March 21 press conference help at Crosstown Concourse. (Cole Bradley) High GroundCommunity Development

Mayors announce year of celebration for Memphis, Shelby County bicentennials

Cole BradleyThursday, March 21, 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 Mia Madison is launching the Chelsea Avenue Farmer's Market on April 20, 2019. She hopes the vacant lot where she is standing, at the intersection of Chelsea Avenue and Springdale Street, will be revived with at least 20 vendors. (Dawn Neuses) High GroundHealthy Communities

Chelsea Avenue Farmer's Market will showcase fresh foods and community pride

Dawn NeusesWednesday, March 13, 2019
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On the Ground Podcast: How improv theater is helping kids find shared humanity

Cole BradleyTuesday, March 12, 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 Riley Grace meets with speech pathologist John Sandidge to help craft a voice that is in line with her gender identity. They work on pitch, resonance, inflection and more. (Cole Bradley) High GroundDiversity

Memphis Speech and Hearing Center helps transgender Memphians find their voice

Cole BradleyWednesday, March 6, 2019
Feature Story James Mock (center) and other movement leaders meet with members of the press outside the Memphis State administration building in April 1969. (University of Memphis Special Collections) High GroundDiversity

Beyond the Memphis State Eight: The civil rights fight for equality at the University of Memphis

Cole BradleyThursday, 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
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On The Ground Podcast: How public art is engaging Memphians around sustainability

Tuesday, February 26, 2019
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Former Binghampton warehouse now home to thriving indoor skatepark

Cole BradleyWednesday, February 20, 2019
Feature Story Sheahan Water Pumping Station located near University of Memphis main campus was built in the 1930s and still shows signs of the 1950s Cold War. (Ziggy Mack) High GroundTechnology and Innovation

In photos: See inside the water pumping plant that's kept Memphis hydrated since the 1930s

Cole Bradley and Ziggy MackWednesday, February 20, 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
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