Memphis 3.0
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Other Initiatives
A Call for Thoughtful Planning
At MidtownMemphis.org, we fully support the goals of Memphis 3.0 – walkable neighborhoods, reinvestment in urban areas, better public transit, and smart infill development.
But we oppose sweeping land use changes that don't first look at what's already on the ground. A “one size fits all” approach puts stable neighborhoods at risk, especially those still recovering from landlord neglect.
The biggest investment most of us will ever make is in our home. Memphis 3.0 discourages owner-occupancy by promoting multi-family housing in large sections of single-family neighborhoods. We have witnessed the negative impact of landlords on our communities over the years – and absentee landlords in Memphis are already rising exponentially. If home buyers can't be confident in the sustainability of our neighborhoods, they'll look to areas outside Memphis.
We support density and development. And we support the work done by Memphis’s Division of Planning and Development to identify key anchors and nearby neighborhoods for the growth study.
Our proposal is simple. Use Memphis 3.0’s Small Area Plans to guide development around these anchors. Study first, build second – to protect stable neighborhoods and focus growth where it can help.
Download our Position Paper as a PDF here.
