S4E4 - Believe in Memphis - Past, Present and Future

"I've learned the lifecycle of things -- how human actions can destroy beauty, whether intentional or neglect, but human actions can also put it back together. Adaptive re-use is not limited to a singular building."

Great Scott! We're going back to the future to explore adaptive reuse in our city. How can looking backward propel the community forward? Tune in to hear from local experts on how Memphis is learning and leading by example.

Resources mentioned in this conversation include:

• The Shrine Building
• The Works, Inc.
• Frayser Neighborhood Initiative
• Northside Square
• Looney Ricks Kiss
• The Sterick Building
• Urban Land Institute
• Crosstown Concourse
• Kemmons Wilson Companies
• Central Station
• Church Health
• Memphis 3.0
• Division of Housing and Community Development
• Historic Melrose renovation

This conversation took place at Celebrate What's Right: Back to the Future at The Kent in October 2023. Learn more about New Memphis events here. The panel included:

• Emcee: Brandon Herrington | Director of Marketing and Business Development at Montgomery Martin
• Ashley Cash | Director for the Division of Housing and Community Development for City of Memphis
• Stuart Harris | Principal at Constellation Properties
• Tonya Meeks | District Council Coordinator for the Urban Land Institute of Memphis
• Tony Pellicciotti | Principal at Looney Ricks Kiss
• Alexandra Willis Boddie | Vice President of Development for ComCap Partners
• McLean Wilson | Principal at Kemmons Wilson Companies

This episode is made possible in partnership with Independent Bank.