Sustainability

Feature Story This week, we hone in on how the plan will be carried out as the community works together to improve the social and economic systems and policies in Memphis. Eonomic Development

Completing the plan: How the More for Memphis plan is meant to be iterative and fluid

Jeff HulettFriday, June 28, 2024
In The News Rychetta Watkins, Memphis Music Initiative's Director of Grantmaking and Partnerships, discusses equity and access to the arts in Memphis neighborhoods and the need for an office in the Arts & Culture sector. Arts and Culture

Voices of More for Memphis: Rychetta Watkins of Memphis Music Initiative

Tafui OwusuTuesday, June 4, 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
Development News "One million acres of tangible conservation in one year is an achievement that's nearly 90 years in the making," says Ducks Unlimited CEO Adam Putnam. Sustainability

Memphis nonprofit achieves 1M acres of wetlands conservation throughout North America in FY24

High Ground TeamFriday, May 31, 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 X Entrepreneurship

Midtown urban flower farmers to celebrate grand opening of storefront in Cooper-Young

High Ground TeamThursday, September 14, 2023
Development News “This year’s award winners display their care for the environment by taking action,” says Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Commissioner David Salyers. Sustainability

These two Memphis projects just won Governor’s Environmental Stewardship Awards

High Ground TeamThursday, July 27, 2023
Development News Olmsted Award winner Ward Archer (left) with Lissa Thompson, Lauren Taylor, Sarah Houston, Adrian Smith, and Cameron Yates at this year's TNASLA Conference in Memphis. Sustainability

This Memphian just won the prestigious Olmsted Award at statewide conference of landscape architects

High Ground TeamThursday, April 27, 2023
Development News “This TDEC partnership with Memphis Tire Recyclers comes at a critical time for our state as tire dumping has hit levels we've never seen before,” says Sen. Sara Kyle, D-Memphis. Sustainability

State awards Memphis Tire Recyclers $460K grant to help company recycle 420K scrap tires each year

High Ground TeamThursday, July 28, 2022
Development News Officials gather at the ribbon-cutting for the new trail at T.O. Fuller State Park. Sustainability

From tires to trails: New 2.5 mile multi-use trail repurposes dumped tires at Fuller State Park

High Ground TeamThursday, June 9, 2022
Feature Story Heights CDC Special Projects Director Dane Forlines said the new bioswale will improve water quality in the neighborhood and beyond. (Reginald Johnson) Healthy Communities

Environmental Justice: Safer streets, cleaner water in the Heights

Leigh TatumFriday, May 13, 2022
Feature Story Volunteers with The Works CDC work together to clear a sidewalk along Jefferson Ave. (submitted) Community Development

Neighborhood cleanup Q&A with Mary Baker, city planner and master gardener with The Works

Sarah RushakoffFriday, March 11, 2022
Feature Story Recycled tires serve as art and safety features along Broad Ave. bike lanes. (submitted) Sustainability

Recycled tire art makes Broad Ave. bike lanes safer and creates jobs

Jeff HulettThursday, February 24, 2022
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