MEMPHIS, Tenn. (TN Tribune) – The City of Memphis is proud to announce the launch of a five-year update to its Memphis 3.0 Comprehensive Plan, which seeks to guide growth in existing neighborhoods within the city by prioritizing “expanding up, not out.”
Forty-two community workshops will be held starting in August, providing opportunities for residents, businesses and organizations to engage with the Memphis 3.0 Comprehensive Plan and explore how they can leverage its strategies to increase the vitality and resilience of their neighborhoods. The sessions will be held in 14 planning districts across the city and serve as a platform for dialogue, collaboration and collaborative vision-building. The first workshop will be held at 5:30 pm on August 1 at the Geisman Community Center (4221 Macon Road) in the Jackson Planning District.
To ensure everyone in our diverse community has an opportunity to voice their opinions and contribute to the Memphis 3.0 Comprehensive Plan, an online participation platform will be provided for those unable to attend the in-person meeting.
“We believe that by focusing on improving the heart of a neighborhood, we can improve the entire community around it,” said Memphis and Shelby County Planning and Development Director John Zina. “The Memphis 3.0 Comprehensive Plan has already proven its effectiveness, directing nearly $1 billion in investment to anchor neighborhoods in 2023 alone. Through this update, residents can play an active role in crafting the ‘story’ of their neighborhood and help shape it for future generations.”
In 2019, Memphis City Council, with the collaboration of over 15,000 residents, adopted the Memphis 3.0 Comprehensive Plan. This five-year update aims to realign future land use strategies with the community’s priorities, values and vision, and guide zoning changes and new community investments. By improving the heart of each neighborhood, the plan aims to increase the overall health and vitality of communities across Memphis.
The Office of Comprehensive Planning within the Memphis and Shelby County Planning and Development Department is responsible for developing comprehensive plans such as Memphis 3.0. While we don’t directly fund these efforts, we play a vital role in providing strategic direction to decision makers and developers on land use, development policy, and community investment. We also work to implement the plans through initiatives such as Accelerate Memphis, a $200 million bond issued by the City of Memphis. Together, we can harness the power of community-led planning to maximize the potential of our neighborhoods and create a Memphis where everyone can thrive.
For more information on the Memphis 3.0 Comprehensive Plan, updates and upcoming workshop schedules, please visit https://Memphis3point0.com or contact us at info@memphis3point0.com.
