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How Memphis became a cycling city

Memphis was recently named the “Most Improved City for Cycling,” and this shift toward a bike-friendly culture was not accidental. Through coordinated strategy and investment of government, community and business, the Bluff City has seen a cycling awakening.

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Picture this: Visual art enjoying a renaissance in Memphis

Renegade curators and innovative "gallery" hosts are shaking up the Memphis art scene, creating a vibrant and inclusive community that is free to create outside of traditional structures.

Financial anaylists bullish on FedEx


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Ellen Roberds, creative placemaker

For native Memphian Ellen Roberds, creative placemaking begins at home and online through the crowd-resourcing platform ioby.

City efficiency efforts growing


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The legacy of Blue CRUSH

Using technology and analytics, the Blue CRUSH program pioneered new ways to solve and prevent crime. Almost ten years later this strategy is being implemented across the globe, while MPD continues to innovate in the fight against crime.

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Forge, Cowork Memphis bring entrepreneurs, freelancers and artisans together for collaboration

Communal workspaces like Forge on Broad Avenue and Cowork Memphis in Cooper Young bring together creators and entrepreneurs to work individually, while also encouraging random collaboration. This new work environment model pools resources and ideas and could mean new innovation for the city.