District Updates & Meeting Notes

During the Memphis 3.0 Five-Year Update, residents across all 14 planning districts participated in a series of workshops to review district priorities, explore how their communities should evolve through future land use planning, and help shape zoning and policy recommendations.

This page brings together the results and supporting materials from the Five-Year Update process. For each planning district, you'll find:

District Priorities: The goals residents identified as most important for their community.

District Summary: An overview of the key themes & ideas that emerged during the workshop series.

District Actions: Community-identified and supported actions to help advance each district's vision.

Meeting Summary: A summary of the feedback shared by residents during each workshop.

Workshop Materials: The presentation and informational handouts used during each meeting.

Maps: The future land use, zoning, and other planning maps presented during each workshop.

OCP used a consistent process to document and analyze community feedback across the city. Trained recorders captured comments during each workshop, and staff reviewed, organized, and compared the feedback to identify shared priorities. Actions included in the district updates represent themes that received more than 50% support among workshop participants. The number of actions varies by district because patterns of agreement differed from one community to another.

You may notice that some workshop packets and maps differ between districts. As the update progressed, OCP refined its materials and introduced new planning concepts based on what was learned through earlier community conversations. The maps and documents included here reflect what was presented during each workshop and may not represent the final adopted recommendations.

Together, these materials provide a public record of the engagement process and show how residents’ priorities, concerns, and ideas helped shape the Memphis 3.0 Five-Year Update.

To view a district's meeting notes & updates, click the district name below.

Oakhaven-Parkway Village

Cordova 5-Year Update

Cordova District Summary:

The Cordova workshop series revealed several cross-cutting issues affecting the entire district, with desires to maintain the high-intensity commercial uses of the Germantown Parkway Corridor and the strong desire for pedestrian safety and walkability. Residents called for better sidewalks, pedestrian bridges, and safer crossings throughout multiple corridors while still maintaining vehicle access.

There is a district-wide emphasis on beautification and visual appeal through landscaping, attractive commercial areas, and improved aesthetics; consistent interest in mixed-use development opportunities that create insular, well-connected communities across multiple anchors; and an underlying need to foster community identity, pride, and connection among Cordova's neighborhoods through visible city investment and locally serving amenities, including more options for youth and seniors.

The Cordova Five-Year Update workshops were held between September 25 and October 23, 2025, at the Bert Ferguson Community Center.

District Priorities and Anchors - September 2025

Validated district priorities and identified anchors—key nodes and community places that drive neighborhood identity and activity.

District-Wide Priorities:

Improve safe and connected walking, biking, and transit networks along key corridors.

Enhance green, attractive, and well-maintained commercial corridors to improve appearance, comfort, and economic vitality district-wide.

Foster community pride and stronger connections among Cordova neighborhoods through visible city investment and a shared sense of belonging.

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Zoning - October 2025

Translated the priorities and FLU vision into zoning and policy recommendations to make the community’s desired future achievable.

Full Summary of Workshop 3 Notes
Zoning Packet
- Note: This is the document that residents used for Cordova District Workshop 3. While its contents may differ from the packet used in other districts, resident feedback from this workshop should be understood with the framings provided within this document.

Zoning Maps:
- Existing
- Proposed
- How to read this map: All parcels within a bounded area are a part of the same zone, labeled with a bold code within that boundary. If a parcel is colored in, it means that the proposed zoning is different than the existing zoning. The color used is the underlying proposed future land use.

District Actions:

Bike and Pedestrian Infrastructure

Community members would like to see safer sidewalks and pedestrian infrastructure built along major roads like Germantown Parkway and Sycamore View.

Blight and Vacancy

Community members would like to see underutilized commercial spaces redeveloped to improve safety and reduce vacancy.

Revitalization & Beautification

Community members would like to see visible district improvements like welcome markers, landscaping, beautification projects, and more community activities supported by major retailers.

Food Diversity

Community members would like to see more diverse restaurants and grocery store options attracted to the district.

Future Land Use - October 2025

Focused on updating the Future Land Use (FLU) Map, exploring how places should evolve and where different types of development are most appropriate.

Full Summary of Workshop 2 Notes
Future Land Use Packet
- Note: This is the document that residents used for Cordova District Workshop 2. While its contents may differ from the packet used in other districts, resident feedback from this workshop should be understood with the framings provided within this document.

Proposed Future Land Use Map
- How to read this map: Areas with highlighted parcels (seen as a teal parcel boundary) indicate that the proposed future land use is different from the 2019 adopted plan.

Core City District Workshops

Core City District Summary:

The community prioritizes redeveloping vacant commercial properties into mixed-use spaces while preserving historic character, ensuring community input, and maintaining quality architecture that reinforces neighborhood scale and historic standards. Improving multimodal connectivity is essential through enhanced pedestrian infrastructure, safer bike lanes, traffic calming measures, restored transit like the Madison Public Trolley, and addressing dangerous traffic conditions around institutions like St. Jude and Crosstown. Strategic civic investments include revitalizing underutilized assets like the fairgrounds coliseum and community centers while strengthening code enforcement for property maintenance and illegal dumping.

The district seeks to balance growth and density in anchor areas like Crosstown, Overton Square, and Cooper-Young with preserving surrounding single-family neighborhood character through affordable housing and contextual infill development. These priorities reflect a vision for accommodating growth and leveraging institutional anchors while protecting historic character, improving walkability, and ensuring development benefits existing residents without displacement.

District Priorities and Anchors - March 2025

Validated district priorities and identified anchors—key nodes and community places that drive neighborhood identity and activity.

District-Wide Priorities:

Redevelop vacant and underused commercial properties into residential spaces, while preserving historic features and ensuring community input.

Ensure quality architecture and design that enhance buildings, streets, and thepublic realm

Encourage civic space investments that strengthen economic competitiveness and improve quality of life.

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Zoning - April 2025

Translated the priorities and FLU vision into zoning and policy recommendations to make the community’s desired future achievable.

Full Summary of Workshop 3 Notes
Zoning Packet
- Note: This is the document that residents used for Core City District Workshop 3. While its contents may differ from the packet used in other districts, resident feedback from this workshop should be understood with the framings provided within this document.

Proposed Zoning Maps
- Areas 1,2,3 (Downtown, Medical District)
- Area 4 (Glenview, Rozelle-Annesdale, Cooper-Young)
- Area 5 (Annesdale-Snowden, Annesdale Park, Central Gardens, Idlewild, East End)
- Area 6 (Speedway Terrace, Evergreen, Crosstown, Snowden)
- How to read this map: All parcels within a bounded area are a part of the same zone, labeled with a bold code within that boundary. If a parcel is colored in, it means that the proposed zoning is different than the existing zoning. The color used is the underlying proposed future land use.

District Actions:

Bike and Pedestrian Infrastructure

Community members would like to see major investments in safe, connected walking and biking infrastructure—especially around St. Jude, Crosstown Concourse, Madison & Cleveland, Danny Thomas & Madison, South Main, and key corridors like Union, East Parkway, Lamar, Central, McLean, and the Fairgrounds—to improve safety, comfort, and access to civic spaces and downtown.

Infrastructure

Community members would like to see traffic and street infrastructure improvements that increase safety and functionality—such as two-way conversions, fewer curb cuts, better signage and 4-way stops, new traffic control where needed, streetscape upgrades, drainage fixes, lighting, and roadway repairs—especially near the Fairgrounds, Park Avenue, Poplar, and key neighborhood connectors.

Parks and Community Spaces

Community members would like to see stronger investment in parks and civic spaces, including new and improved green spaces, linear parks, tree replanting to address flooding, outdoor fitness features, and expanded recreation amenities like the Al Town DIY Skatepark.

Public Transit

Community members would like to see more reliable and better-connected public transit, including improved service that supports key anchors and business areas, better multimodal connections to community destinations, and restoration of the Madison trolley connection between Midtown and Downtown.

Future Land Use - April 2025

Focused on updating the Future Land Use (FLU) Map, exploring how places should evolve and where different types of development are most appropriate.

Full Summary of Workshop 2 Notes
Future Land Use Packet
- Note: This is the document that residents used for Core City District Workshop 2. While its contents may differ from the packet used in other districts, resident feedback from this workshop should be understood with the framings provided within this document.

Future Land Use Maps
- Area 4 (Glenview, Rozelle-Annesdale, Cooper-Young)
- Area 5 (Annesdale-Snowden, Annesdale Park, Central Gardens, Idlewild, East End)
  - Note: While the listed neighborhoods were intended to use this map at the workshop, Area 4 & 5 maps may better capture your neighborhood.
- Future Land Use Map Area 6 (Speedway Terrace, Evergreen, Crosstown, Snowden)
- Areas 1,2,3 (Downtown, Medical District)
- How to read this map: Areas with highlighted parcels (seen as a teal parcel boundary) indicate that the proposed Future Land Use is different from the 2019 adopted plan.

East District Workshops

East District Summary:

Across all three workshops, residents consistently emphasized the need for more connected, and walkable neighborhoods, with improving pedestrian and bike access along major corridors like Quince, Ridgeway, Kirby, and Poplar as the most universally shared priority. These mobility concerns were tied to broader desires for improved public realm investments including lighting, medians, greenery, and more welcoming streetscapes.

Residents supported reinvesting in aging commercial corridors and underused properties with community-serving retail, experiential destinations, and walkable mixed-use environments—especially at Poplar & Ridgeway, Poplar & Mendenhall, and along Quince— while ensuring new development fits the scale and identity of surrounding neighborhoods.

District Priorities and Anchors - April 2025

Validated district priorities and identified anchors—key nodes and community places that drive neighborhood identity and activity.

Full Summary of Workshop 1 Notes
Priorities and Anchor Actions
- Area 1 (Anchors north of Poplar)
- Area 2 (Anchors south of Poplar)
Memphis 3.0 Anchor Map

District-Wide Priorities:

Promote safe, connected, and accessible walking and biking infrastructure, with emphasis on
residential, school, and high-traffic areas.

Improve safe and connected infrastructure between neighborhoods and across major barriers.

Strengthen collaboration among residents, neighborhood organizations, and local government to support community decision-making.

Maintain and expand diverse, high-quality housing options that support affordability, homeownership, and neighborhood character.

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Zoning - May 2025

Translated the priorities and FLU vision into zoning and policy recommendations to make the community’s desired future achievable.

Full Summary of Workshop 3 Notes
Zoning Packet
- Note: This is the document that residents used for East District Workshop 3. While its contents may differ from the packet used in other districts, resident feedback from this workshop should be understood with the framings provided within this document.

Zoning Maps
- Existing
- Proposed
- How to read this map: All parcels within a bounded area are a part of the same zone, labeled with a bold code within that boundary. If a parcel is colored in, it means that the proposed zoning is different than the existing zoning. The color used is the underlying proposed future land use.

District Actions:

Traffic Safety and Infrastructure

Community members would like to see safer pedestrian infrastructure, especially around schools and major corridors, to support walkability and commercial activity.

Code Enforcement

Community members would like to see stronger property maintenance accountability, including standards for out-of-state-owned rental properties.

Vacancy

Community members would like to see incentives created to redevelop long-vacant shopping centers.

Affordable Housing

Community members would like to see more affordable and diverse housing options supported while also addressing third-party rentals that affect neighborhood character.

Future Land Use - May 2025

Focused on updating the Future Land Use (FLU) Map, exploring how places should evolve and where different types of development are most appropriate.

Full Summary of Workshop 2 Notes
Future Land Use Packet
- Note: This is the document that residents used for East District Workshop 2. While its contents may differ from the packet used in other districts, resident feedback from this workshop should be understood with the framings provided within this document.

Proposed Future Land Use Map
- How to read this map: Areas with highlighted parcels (seen as a teal parcel boundary) indicate that the proposed Future Land Use is different from the 2019 adopted plan.

Frayser District Workshops

Frayser District Summary:

The community prioritizes combating pervasive blight and vacancy through stronger code enforcement, strategic infill development that respects neighborhood character, and anti-dumping initiative. While seeking affordable housing development that expands homeownership and reduces investor-driven rental imbalances. Residents emphasize increasing high-quality commercial, retail, and restaurant options like family-centric entertainment venues, sit-down restaurants, and essential services to replace convenience stores, car lots, and gas stations. Alongside improving pedestrian and cyclist infrastructure through safer crosswalks, bike lanes, traffic calming measures, and enhanced walkability despite the area’s auto-oriented character.

These interconnected priorities reflect a community seeking to break cycles of disinvest-ment and crime while building a more walkable, economically vibrant neighborhood. While also strengthened identity through revitalizing Northgate Shopping Center as the primary commercial destination for Frayser.

District Priorities and Anchors - June 2025

Validated district priorities and identified anchors—key nodes and community places that drive neighborhood identity and activity.

District-Wide Priorities:

Promote affordable, quality single and multi-unit development while expanding homeownership opportunities.

Combat blight and vacancy with stronger code enforcement, infill development, and anti-dumping initiatives.

Increase opportunities for high-quality commercial, retail, and restaurant options.

Improve pedestrian and cyclist infrastructure while expanding multi-modal transportation options.

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Zoning - July 2025

Translated the priorities and FLU vision into zoning and policy recommendations to make the community’s desired future achievable.

*Special Note: During Workshop 2, resident feedback painted a very clear picture of how they want us to think about the neighborhoods and places that make up Frayser. The challenge was that the clear thoughts on businesses, housing, and bike lanes didn't match the Future Land Use Map that our notes say was approved. That made it challenging to make zoning recommendations, because it was difficult to find a compromise between those two competing ideas. In an effort to clarify what residents wanted, our team prepared multiple future land use and zoning scenarios for residents to evaluate at Workshop 3.

Full Summary of Workshop 3 Notes
Zoning Packet
- Note: This is the document that residents used for Frayser District Workshop 3. While its contents may differ from the packet used in other districts, resident feedback from this workshop should be understood with the framings provided within this document.

Proposed Zoning Maps
- Existing Zoning
- Scenario 1 Proposed Future Land Use
- Scenario 1 Proposed Zoning
- Scenario 2 Proposed Future Land Use
- Scenario 2 Proposed Zoning
- Northgate Shopping Center Alternate Future Land Use and Zoning
  - How to read this map: All parcels within a bounded area are a part of the same zone, labeled with a bold code within that boundary. If a parcel is colored in, it means that the proposed zoning is different than the existing zoning. The color used is the underlying proposed future land use.

District Actions:

Traffic Safety and Infrastructure

Community members would like to see safer pedestrian infrastructure, especially around schools and major corridors, to support walkability and commercial activity.

Code Enforcement

Community members would like to see stronger property maintenance accountability, including standards for out-of-state-owned rental properties.

Vacancy

Community members would like to see incentives created to redevelop long-vacant shopping centers.

Affordable Housing

Community members would like to see more affordable and diverse housing options supported while also addressing third-party rentals that affect neighborhood character.

Future Land Use - June 2025

Focused on updating the Future Land Use (FLU) Map, exploring how places should evolve and where different types of development are most appropriate.

Full Summary of Workshop 2 Notes
Future Land Use Packet
- Note: This is the document that residents used for Frayser District Workshop 2. While its contents may differ from the packet used in other districts, resident feedback from this workshop should be understood with the framings provided within this document.

Proposed Future Land Use Map
- How to read this map: Areas with highlighted parcels (seen as a teal parcel boundary) indicate that the proposed Future Land Use is different from the 2019 adopted plan.

Jackson District Workshops

Jackson District Summary:

The community prioritizes pedestrian safety through crosswalks, and better lighting while combating blight through code enforcement, addressing illegal dumping, and implementing urban design standards with public art and landscaping. Residents emphasize food access by addressing food deserts, through farmer’s markets, to support economic development through small business incentives and the revitalization of corridors like Jackson Avenue. The community desires expanded parks, community gardens, greenways, youth programming, and housing that allows diverse housing options near walkable anchors. Infrastructure needs include creative transportation solutions, strengthened community centers like Gaisman, and preserved public facilities including schools and libraries.

All priorities reflect a vision for equitable investment, cultural identity through public art and community events, and walkable neighborhoods with diverse commercial options that break cycles of disinvestment.

These interconnected priorities reflect a community seeking to break cycles of disinvestment and crime while building a more walkable, economically vibrant neighborhood. While also strengthened identity through revitalizing Northgate Shopping Center as the primary commercial destination for Frayser.

District Priorities and Anchors - August 2024

Validated district priorities and identified anchors—key nodes and community places that drive neighborhood identity and activity.

District-Wide Priorities:

Expand access to green spaces and community gardens by repurposing vacant parcels and developing greenways, particularly in the southeastern part of the district.

Enhance pedestrian and cyclist infrastructure, with focus on school safety, ADA accessibility, and traffic calming.

Offer incentives for small businesses to fill vacant properties and diversify commercial options.

Implement urban design standards through code enforcement and beautification, including public art and landscaping.

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Zoning - September 2024

Translated the priorities and FLU vision into zoning and policy recommendations to make the community’s desired future achievable.

Full Summary of Workshop 3 Notes
Zoning Packet
- Note: This is the document that residents used for Jackson District Workshop 3. While its contents may differ from the packet used in other districts, resident feedback from this workshop should be understood with the framings provided within this document.

Zoning Maps
- Existing
- Proposed
  - How to read this map: All parcels within a bounded area are a part of the same zone, labeled with a bold code within that boundary. In order to tell if the proposed zoning is different than the existing zoning, you must look at both maps to compare. The colors showing underlying proposed future land uses are only to provide context.

Special Note: The proposed zoning for the Jackson District was our team's first attempt to reflect resident input in a proposed map and encourage active feedback. In retrospect, we recognize that proposing zoning boundaries that directly correlate to future land use created more confusion than clarity about how zoning and future land use are related. Residents and stakeholders of this district will be re-engaged with a map showing updated zoning boundaries.

District Actions:

Bike and Pedestrian Infrastructure

Community members would like to see pedestrian infrastructure maintained and traffic safety improvements evaluated around schools.

Blight Reduction and Beautification

Community members would like to see illegal dumping reduced and neighborhood cleanup, beautification, and identity-building efforts supported.

Local Business Support

Community members would like to see pathways created for small businesses to thrive in the district.

Infrastructure

Community members would like to see improved lighting installed throughout the district, especially near schools and along main streets.

Future Land Use - August 2024

Focused on updating the Future Land Use (FLU) Map, exploring how places should evolve and where different types of development are most appropriate.

Full Summary of Workshop 2 Notes
Future Land Use Packet
- Note: This is the document that residents used for Jackson District Workshop 2. While its contents may differ from the packet used in other districts, resident feedback from this workshop should be understood with the framings provided within this document.

Proposed Future Land Use Map
- How to read this map: Areas with highlighted parcels (seen as a teal parcel boundary) indicate that the proposed Future Land Use is different from the 2019 adopted plan.

Lamar District Workshops

Lamar District Summary:

The community prioritizes pedestrian safety through crosswalks, and better lighting while combating blight through code enforcement, addressing illegal dumping, and implementing urban design standards with public art and landscaping. Residents emphasize food access by addressing food deserts, through farmer’s markets, to support economic development through small business incentives and the revitalization of corridors like Jackson Avenue. The community desires expanded parks, community gardens, greenways, youth programming, and housing that allows diverse housing options near walkable anchors. Infrastructure needs include creative transportation solutions, strengthened community centers like Gaisman, and preserved public facilities including schools and libraries.

All priorities reflect a vision for equitable investment, cultural identity through public art and community events, and walkable neighborhoods with diverse commercial options that break cycles of disinvestment.

These interconnected priorities reflect a community seeking to break cycles of disinvestment and crime while building a more walkable, economically vibrant neighborhood. While also strengthened identity through revitalizing Northgate Shopping Center as the primary commercial destination for Frayser.

District Priorities and Anchors - August 2024

Validated district priorities and identified anchors—key nodes and community places that drive neighborhood identity and activity.

District-Wide Priorities:

Strategically address large-scale vacancy and blight through redevelopment while preserving and reusing culturally significant buildings.

Improve pedestrian and cyclist infrastructure to expand accessibility and support multi-modal options.

Promote urban design standards in commercial spaces.

Promote sustainable, healthy food options when planning new multiunit development.

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Zoning - October 2024

Translated the priorities and FLU vision into zoning and policy recommendations to make the community’s desired future achievable.

Full Summary of Workshop 3 Notes
Zoning Packet
- Note: This is the document that residents used for Lamar District Workshop 3. While its contents may differ from the packet used in other districts, resident feedback from this workshop should be understood with the framings provided within this document.

Proposed Zoning Map
- How to read this map: All parcels within a bounded area are a part of the same zone, labeled with a red bold code within that boundary. If a parcel is colored in, it means that the proposed zoning is different than the existing zoning. The color used is the underlying Proposed Future Land Use. The current zoning is noted with smaller bold code.

District Actions:

Revitalization and Community Development

Community members would like to see pedestrian infrastructure maintained and traffic safety improvements evaluated around schools.

Pedestrian Safety and Walkability

Community members would like to see streets, intersections, lighting, and ADA infrastructure improved to support safer and more connected walkable neighborhoods.

Code Enforcement

Community members would like to see more frequent, thorough, and proactive code enforcement efforts, including measures to prevent illegal dumping.

Resource Access

Community members would like to see improved access to fresh food, workforce development opportunities, and better investment in libraries and community resources.

Affordable Housing

Community members would like to see more affordable, high-quality housing options supported while reducing absentee landlords and speculative investment.

Future Land Use - September 2024

Focused on updating the Future Land Use (FLU) Map, exploring how places should evolve and where different types of development are most appropriate.

Full Summary of Workshop 2 Notes
Future Land Use Packet
- Note: This is the document that residents used for Lamar District Workshop 2. While its contents may differ from the packet used in other districts, resident feedback from this workshop should be understood with the framings provided within this document.

Proposed Future Land Use Map
- How to read this map: All parcels within a bounded area are a part of the same zone, labeled with a red bold code within that boundary. If a parcel is colored in, it means that the proposed zoning is different than the existing zoning. The color used is the underlying Proposed Future Land Use. The current zoning is noted with smaller bold code.

North District Workshops

North District Summary:

The North district prioritized environmental justice through brownfield cleanup and pollution reduction, food desert elimination with community-driven fresh food access, blight and illegal dumping remediation with strategic infill development, and affordable housing while preventing gentrification-driven displacement.

Residents emphasized enhanced multimodal transportation and connectivity between anchors, public safety improvements addressing crime and lighting concerns, restoration of lost community services including afterschool and mental health programs, and cultural identity preservation with historic recognition. Priorities also included neighborhood revitalization through local business support and beautification infrastructure improvements for stormwater and flood management.

District Priorities and Anchors - November 2024

Validated district priorities and identified anchors—key nodes and community places that drive neighborhood identity and activity.

Full Summary of Workshop 1 Notes
Priorities and Anchor Actions
- Area 1 (Anchors east of N Watkins)
- Area 2 (Anchors west of N Evergreen)
Memphis 3.0 Anchor Map

District-Wide Priorities:

Increase access to fresh and healthy foods through community-driven solutions and assembling land for agricultural uses.

Enhance transportation options by improving pedestrian and bicyclist infrastructure and expanding multimodal connections to meet community needs.

Address environmental and infrastructure challenges through brownfield cleanup, stormwater improvements, and flood prevention.

Reduce blight and vacancy by curbing illegal dumping and assembling land for infill and open spaces.

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Zoning - December 2024

Translated the priorities and FLU vision into zoning and policy recommendations to make the community’s desired future achievable.

Full Summary of Workshop 3 Notes
Zoning Packet
- Note: This is the document that residents used for North District Workshop 3. While its contents may differ from the packet used in other districts, resident feedback from this workshop should be understood with the framings provided within this document.

Proposed Zoning Map
- How to read this map: All parcels within a bounded area are a part of the same zone, labeled with a red bold code within that boundary. If a parcel is colored in, it means that the proposed zoning is different than the existing zoning. The color used is the underlying proposed future land use. The current zoning is noted with smaller bold code.

District Actions:

Illegal Dumping and Code Enforcement

Community members would like to see stronger systems created to prevent illegal dumping and hold absentee property owners accountable, including public education and enforcement support.

Food Security

Community members would like to see food insecurity better mapped and defined at the neighborhood level, with education and new grocery options to increase access to fresh food.

Stormwater and Environmental Management

Community members would like to see stormwater issues, creek conditions, and environmental concerns from historic industrial sites addressed.

Neighborhood Revitalization

Community members would like to see youth-centered activities, new neighborhood businesses, community traditions, and creative reuse of vacant lots supported, with rehabilitation prioritized over demolition.

Affordable Housing

Community members would like to see more affordable housing options created, including infill, tiny homes, and alternative housing models that match neighborhood character.

Transportation

Community members would like to see stronger public transportation investments, including a mini transportation hub with safe bus stops and seating.

Future Land Use - November 2024

Focused on updating the Future Land Use (FLU) Map, exploring how places should evolve and where different types of development are most appropriate.

Full Summary of Workshop 2 Notes
Future Land Use Packet
- Note: This is the document that residents used for North District Workshop 2. While its contents may differ from the packet used in other districts, resident feedback from this workshop should be understood with the framings provided within this document.

Future Land Use Maps
Existing
Proposed
- How to read this map: Areas with highlighted parcels (seen as a teal parcel boundary) indicate that the proposed Future Land Use is different from the 2019 adopted plan.

Oakhaven & Parkway Village District Workshops

Oakhaven & Parkway Village District Summary:

Residents expressed concerns about transportation and mobility, emphasizing the need to improve pedestrian safety in areas where heavy commercial activity creates dangerous intersections and calling for strategies to reduce traffic volumes in high-intensity corridors where congestion limits accessibility and quality of life. However, maintaining some degree of suburban character was important across decent portions of Oakhaven & Parkway Village.

Residents raised questions about what realistically can change within their neighborhoods, particularly around the challenge of creating and sustaining social connections, which were closely tied to concerns about how leaders and the City communicates with community members.

District Priorities and Anchors - August 2025

Validated district priorities and identified anchors—key nodes and community places that drive neighborhood identity and activity.

District-Wide Priorities:

Address blight and vacancy in residential areas by improving properties and enhancing open spaces.

Promote infill development and new business activity in commercial areas by activating vacant and underused sites.

Strengthen timely and consistent code enforcement to ensure issues are addressed effectively.

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Zoning - September 2025

Translated the priorities and FLU vision into zoning and policy recommendations to make the community’s desired future achievable.

Full Summary of Workshop 3 Notes
Zoning Packet
- Note: This is the document that residents used for the Oakhaven & Parkway Village District Workshop 3. While its contents may differ from the packet used in other districts, resident feedback from this workshop should be understood with the framings provided within this document.

Proposed Zoning Map
- How to read this map: All parcels within a bounded area are a part of the same zone, labeled with a red bold code within that boundary. If a parcel is colored in, it means that the proposed zoning is different than the existing zoning. The color used is the underlying proposed future land use. The current zoning is noted with smaller bold code.

District Actions:

Code Enforcement

Community members would like to see the 311 system improved and illegal dumping, especially from tire shops, better regulated.

Revitalization

Community members would like to see corridor and shopping center redevelopment supported along Knight Arnold, including workforce development, business growth, and investment in community resources like the library.

Affordable Housing

Community members would like to see affordable housing options expanded to support residents at different life stages, including independent living and first-time homeownership.

Traffic Safety and Infrastructure

Community members would like to see safer, more sustainable corridor infrastructure built for all users.

Food and Health Access

Community members would like to see improved access to quality grocery options, fresh food, and healthcare services throughout the district.

Future Land Use - August 2025

Focused on updating the Future Land Use (FLU) Map, exploring how places should evolve and where different types of development are most appropriate.

Full Summary of Workshop 2 Notes
Future Land Use Packet
- Note: This is the document that residents used for Southeast District Workshop 2. While its contents may differ from the packet used in other districts, resident feedback from this workshop should be understood with the framings provided within this document.

Future Land Use Map
- How to read this map: Areas with highlighted parcels (seen as a teal parcel boundary) indicate that the proposed Future Land Use is different from the 2019 adopted plan.

Raleigh District Workshops

Raleigh District Summary:

The community prioritizes pedestrian safety through crosswalks and better lighting while combating blight through code enforcement, addressing illegal dumping, and implementing urban design standards with public art and landscaping. Residents emphasize food access by addressing food deserts through farmers' markets to support economic development through small business incentives and the revitalization of corridors like Jackson Avenue. The community desires expanded parks, community gardens, greenways, youth programming, and housing that allows diverse housing options near walkable anchors. Infrastructure needs include creative transportation solutions, strengthened community centers like Gaisman, and preserved public facilities including schools and libraries.

All priorities reflect a vision for equitable investment, cultural identity through public art and community events, and walkable neighborhoods with diverse commercial options that break cycles of disinvestment.

These interconnected priorities reflect a community seeking to break cycles of disinvestment and crime while building a more walkable, economically vibrant neighborhood. While also strengthened identity through revitalizing Northgate Shopping Center as the primary commercial destination for Frayser.

District Priorities and Anchors - August 2024

Validated district priorities and identified anchors—key nodes and community places that drive neighborhood identity and activity.

District-Wide Priorities:

Strengthen multimodal access to community anchors and schools through side streets and pedestrian connections.

Support local entrepreneurs and attract community-focused businesses to increase commercial variety and viability.

Reduce “pop-up” commercial sites by designating areas for food trucks, festivals, and local land markets.

Strengthen commercial districts by allowing greater density near neighborhood-serving commercial through multi-unit and mixed-use development.

Enhance the diversity of housing types to attract younger generations and retain them in the community.

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Zoning - September 2024

Translated the priorities and FLU vision into zoning and policy recommendations to make the community’s desired future achievable.

Full Summary of Workshop 3 Notes
Zoning Packet
- Note: This is the document that residents used for Raleigh District Workshop 3. While its contents may differ from the packet used in other districts, resident feedback from this workshop should be understood with the framings provided within this document.

Proposed Zoning Map
- How to read this map: All parcels within a bounded area are a part of the same zone, labeled with a red bold code within that boundary. If a parcel is colored in, it means that the proposed zoning is different than the existing zoning. The color used is the underlying proposed future land use. The current zoning is noted with smaller bold code.

District Actions:

Community Investment and Revitalization

Community members would like to see more community-centered development that supports local commerce, youth spaces, and parks that are visible, usable, and accessible.

Bike and Pedestrian Safety

Community members would like to see safer streets through traffic calming, improved lighting, protected biking infrastructure, and accessible sidewalks.

Blight and Vacancy

Community members would like to see stronger strategies to address blight and illegal dumping while supporting more effective code enforcement.

Future Land Use - August 2024

Focused on updating the Future Land Use (FLU) Map, exploring how places should evolve and where different types of development are most appropriate.

Full Summary of Workshop 2 Notes
Future Land Use Packet
- Note: This is the document that residents used for Raleigh District Workshop 2. While its contents may differ from the packet used in other districts, resident feedback from this workshop should be understood with the framings provided within this document.

Proposed Future Land Use Map
- How to read this map: Areas with highlighted parcels (seen as a teal parcel boundary) indicate that the proposed Future Land Use is different from the 2019 adopted plan.

South District Workshops

South District Summary:

The community prioritizes pedestrian safety, combating blight through code enforcement and urban design standards. While also prioritizing addressing food deserts through fresh food retail and farmers' markets while supporting economic development via small business incentives. Residents desire expanded parks, greenways, youth programming, and housing that maintains single-family character while allowing diverse options near walkable anchors, alongside strengthened community centers and preserved public facilities.

All priorities reflect a vision for equitable investment, cultural identity through public art and community events, and walkable neighborhoods with diverse commercial options that break cycles of disinvestment.

District Priorities and Anchors - August 2024

Validated district priorities and identified anchors—key nodes and community places that drive neighborhood identity and activity.

District-Wide Priorities:

Address blight through mixed-use redevelopment, community gardens, open space, and landowner accountability.

Enhance accessibility with multi-modal transportation, including safe sidewalks, ADA compliance, cycling paths, and transit.

Remediate environmental impacts of industrial uses, including brownfields and sterilization sites, to protect public health.

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Zoning - September 2024

Translated the priorities and FLU vision into zoning and policy recommendations to make the community’s desired future achievable.

Full Summary of Workshop 3 Notes
Zoning Packet
- Note: This is the document that residents used for South District Workshop 3. While its contents may differ from the packet used in other districts, resident feedback from this workshop should be understood with the framings provided within this document.

Zoning Maps
- Existing
- Proposed
- How to read this map: All parcels within a bounded area are a part of the same zone, labeled with a red bold code within that boundary. If a parcel is colored in, it means that the proposed zoning is different than the existing zoning. The color used is the underlying proposed future land use. The current zoning is noted with smaller bold code.

District Actions:

Bike and Pedestrian Safety

Community members would like to see safer, ADA-accessible streets and sidewalks supported through repairs, dumping prevention, overgrowth removal, and traffic calming.

Code Enforcement

Community members would like to see stronger strategies to address overgrown lots, blighted properties, and clearer public street maintenance schedules.

Revitalization and Beautification

Community members would like to see vacant buildings reinvested in and corridors improved through aesthetic upgrades and support for restaurants.

Affordable Housing

Community members would like to see more senior housing and high-quality affordable multi-unit housing supported, including reuse of abandoned school and church buildings.

Community Engagement

Community members would like to see stronger systems created to build relationships between residents and local government.

Future Land Use - August 2024

Focused on updating the Future Land Use (FLU) Map, exploring how places should evolve and where different types of development are most appropriate.

Full Summary of Workshop 2 Notes
Future Land Use Packet
- Note: This is the document that residents used for South District Workshop 2. While its contents may differ from the packet used in other districts, resident feedback from this workshop should be understood with the framings provided within this document.

Proposed Future Land Use Map
- How to read this map: Areas with highlighted parcels (seen as a teal parcel boundary) indicate that the proposed Future Land Use is different from the 2019 adopted plan.

Southeast District Workshops

Southeast District Summary:

Across all workshops, the most consistently repeated concern was the urgent need to reinvest in underperforming commercial corridors, particularly Hickory Ridge Mall, Kirby & Winchester, and the broader Winchester corridor. These areas suffer from pervasive blight, vacant properties, overconcentration of low-quality retail, and lack of grocery stores and family-friendly amenities and should become vibrant, mixed-use, community-serving destinations.

The second most frequent theme was deeply rooted concern about traffic conditions, with speeding and drag racing; inadequate lighting; illegal dumping; poor maintenance; and unsafe pedestrian conditions. Residents consistently raised the need for more effective, proactive code enforcement on absentee or out-of-state landlords. These themes reflect a broad desire for consistent enforcement; accountability that stabilizes neighborhoods and commercial districts; and transformation of declining corridors into destinations that reverse disinvestment.

District Priorities and Anchors - August 2025

Validated district priorities and identified anchors—key nodes and community places that drive neighborhood identity and activity.

District-Wide Priorities:

Incentivize local businesses and thriving-wage jobs by supporting workforce development and attracting employers in key sectors such as healthcare.

Strengthen code enforcement to reduce blight, hold negligent landlords accountable, and support residents who need assistance.

Enhance street safety through traffic calming measures and expanded transit services.

Restructure and maintain buildings and parking areas to improve safety, aesthetics, and economic vitality.

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Zoning - October 2025

Translated the priorities and FLU vision into zoning and policy recommendations to make the community’s desired future achievable.

Full Summary of Workshop 3 Notes
Zoning Packet
- Note: This is the document that residents used for Southeast District Workshop 3. While its contents may differ from the packet used in other districts, resident feedback from this workshop should be understood with the framings provided within this document.

Zoning Maps
- Existing
- Proposed
  - How to read this map: All parcels within a bounded area are a part of the same zone, labeled with a bold code within that boundary. If a parcel is colored in, it means that the proposed zoning is different than the existing zoning. The color used is the underlying Proposed Future Land Use.

District Actions:

Blight and Vacancy

Community members would like to see strategies created to address large vacant buildings, improve property maintenance, and make the 311 system more effective.

Affordable Housing

Community members would like to see innovative affordable housing models explored, such as “little village” developments for young adults.

Revitalization and Beautification

Community members would like to see neighborhood aesthetics and business incentives strengthened to attract quality retail, grocery options, and more spaces for youth and seniors.

Traffic Safety and Walkability

Community members would like to see safer intersections and a more walkable district designed for all modes of transportation.

Future Land Use - September 2025

Focused on updating the Future Land Use (FLU) Map, exploring how places should evolve and where different types of development are most appropriate.

Full Summary of Workshop 2 Notes
Future Land Use Packet
- Note: This is the document that residents used for Southeast District Workshop 2. While its contents may differ from the packet used in other districts, resident feedback from this workshop should be understood with the framings provided within this document.

Future Land Use Map
- How to read this map: Areas with highlighted parcels (seen as a teal parcel boundary) indicate that the proposed Future Land Use is different from the 2019 adopted plan.

University District Workshops

University District Summary:

The community prioritizes redeveloping vacant and underused commercial properties into mixed-use spaces while preserving historic features and architectural character. Residents emphasize quality architecture and design that maintains neighborhood scale, controlling building heights, and reinforcing historic standards to prevent character loss in established areas.

Strategic civic space investments are encouraged to strengthen economic competitiveness and quality of life. Strengthening code enforcement for property maintenance, trash pickup, and illegal dumping is essential while focusing on caring for existing properties. These interconnected priorities reflect a district seeking to accommodate growth and leverage institutional anchors.

District Priorities and Anchors - August 2024

Validated district priorities and identified anchors—key nodes and community places that drive neighborhood identity and activity.

District-Wide Priorities:

Preserve and enhance the unique character of neighborhoods by protecting cultural, historic, and architectural assets.

Enhance pedestrian and cyclist infrastructure to improve safety, accessibility, and connectivity, supporting a diverse range of multi-modal transportation options.

Encourage investment and incentivize reuse strategies to address vacancy and concentrations of blight.

Provide incentives for the revitalization of distressed commercial centers, focusing on targeted investment and strategic development.

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Zoning - September 2024

Translated the priorities and FLU vision into zoning and policy recommendations to make the community’s desired future achievable.

Full Summary of Workshop 3 Notes
Zoning Packet
- Note: This is the document that residents used for Southeast District Workshop 3. While its contents may differ from the packet used in other districts, resident feedback from this workshop should be understood with the framings provided within this document.

Proposed Zoning Map
- How to read this map: All parcels within a bounded area are a part of the same zone, labeled with a red bold code within that boundary. If a parcel is colored in, it means that the proposed zoning is different than the existing zoning. The color used is the underlying Proposed Future Land Use. In area where the proposed zoning is different than the current zoning, the current zoning is noted with smaller bold code.

District Actions:

Walkability and Pedestrian Safety

Community members would like to see pedestrian safety prioritized through better maintenance, signage, and traffic studies along key corridors.

Revitalization

Community members would like to see new development and reinvestment that maintains neighborhood scale, supports housing rehab, improves lighting, and expands nearby parks and recreation.

Economic Development

Community members would like to see local businesses prioritized and vacant lots redeveloped to strengthen the district’s commercial environment.

Community Resources

Community members would like to see improved access to fresh food and stronger long-term community engagement infrastructure.

Future Land Use - August 2024

Focused on updating the Future Land Use (FLU) Map, exploring how places should evolve and where different types of development are most appropriate.

Full Summary of Workshop 2 Notes
Future Land Use Packet
- Note: This is the document that residents used for University District Workshop 2. While its contents may differ from the packet used in other districts, resident feedback from this workshop should be understood with the framings provided within this document.

Proposed Future Land Use Map
- How to read this map: Areas with highlighted parcels (seen as a teal parcel boundary) indicate that the proposed Future Land Use is different from the 2019 adopted plan.

Westwood District Workshops

Westwood District Summary:

The Westwood community prioritizes environmental justice through addressing pollution and water contamination; managing flooding in areas like Tuton Cove; and protecting green spaces, including T.O. Fuller State Park. Residents emphasize affordable housing with local ownership over outside investors and anti-displacement protections to help residents maintain inherited properties. Code enforcement is critical for holding landlords accountable; preventing illegal dumping, notably along McCain Rd. and Western Park Dr.; managing trash pickup; and reducing blight through vacancy registries. Commercial development goals include attracting essential services like grocery stores, sit-down restaurants, coffee shops, and banks, with the goal of creating a hub of commercial and community services on Third and Raines.

The community is in need of improved public transit with a new bus station at Third and Raines; access throughout the district, including Boxtown; protected pedestrian and cyclist infrastructure; and solutions for safety hazards like “Dead Man’s Curve” at Western Park. Residents desire expanded parks and recreation, including libraries, skate parks, community gardens, farmers’ markets, performing arts venues, and investment in Westwood Community Center. Underlying priorities include gateway improvements at district entrances, reactivating significant places like Crystal Palace, creating walkable mainstreet nodes along Third Street, and expanding family and youth services with creative programming to support the community.

District Priorities and Anchors - June 2025

Validated district priorities and identified anchors—key nodes and community places that drive neighborhood identity and activity.

District-Wide Priorities:

Advance environmental justice through pollution reduction, green infrastructure, local jobs, and expanded parks.

Address blight and vacancy by supporting local ownership, preventing dumping, and promoting community-led development.

Improve transit access and pedestrian infrastructure with focus on safety, connectivity, and amenities such as shelters.

Address persistent flooding and stormwater issues with clear solutions and environmental
attention.

Strengthen commercial code enforcement through consistent monitoring, community engagement, and accountability.

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Zoning - July 2025

Translated the priorities and FLU vision into zoning and policy recommendations to make the community’s desired future achievable.

Full Summary of Workshop 3 Notes
Zoning Packet
- Note: This is the document that residents used for Westwood District Workshop 3. While its contents may differ from the packet used in other districts, resident feedback from this workshop should be understood with the framings provided within this document.

Zoning Maps
- Existing
- Proposed
- How to read this map: All parcels within a bounded area are a part of the same zone, labeled with a bold code within that boundary. If a parcel is colored in, it means that the proposed zoning is different than the existing zoning. The color used is the underlying Proposed Future Land Use.

District Actions:

Environmental Safety

Community members would like to see flooding, drainage, and environmental hazards addressed through cleanup and resilience investments.

Affordable Housing

Community members would like to see housing strategies that support local ownership and provide affordable options for seniors, young adults, and residents with disabilities.

Code Enforcement

Community members would like to see stronger landlord accountability, faster code response, and better systems to prevent illegal dumping.

Parks and Recreation

Community members would like to see more parks, gardens, markets, and recreational spaces created for families and residents.

Traffic Safety

Community members would like to see safety improvements made at “Dead Man’s Curve” in front of Western.

Future Land Use - June 2025

Focused on updating the Future Land Use (FLU) Map, exploring how places should evolve and where different types of development are most appropriate.

Full Summary of Workshop 2 Notes
Future Land Use Packet
- Note: This is the document that residents used for Westwood District Workshop 2. While its contents may differ from the packet used in other districts, resident feedback from this workshop should be understood with the framings provided within this document.

Proposed Future Land Use Map
- How to read this map: Areas with highlighted parcels (seen as a teal parcel boundary) indicate that the proposed Future Land Use is different from the 2019 adopted plan.

Whitehaven District Workshops

Whitehaven District Summary:

The Whitehaven community prioritizes economic revitalization through transforming underperforming commercial areas—like Southland Mall and the Elvis Presley corridor, supporting local and Black-owned businesses, and attracting quality mixed-use development with diverse dining options beyond drive-thrus. Residents seek improvements to the physical environment, including reducing blight with active code enforcement, improving streets and sidewalks, enhancing lighting and pedestrian safety, eliminating illegal dumping, and adding green spaces. Housing priorities include increasing affordable homeownership opportunities while maintaining single-family residential character and addressing multifamily vacancies.

The community desires expanded mental health services, increased food access, and improved parks and recreation facilities. Underlying all priorities is a strong emphasis on civic engagement, giving residents meaningful voice in development decisions, and strengthening community identity through cultural events and youth programs while leveraging major anchors like Graceland, Southwest Tennessee Community College, and Methodist South Hospital to drive neighborhood connectivity and economic growth.

District Priorities and Anchors - February 2025

Validated district priorities and identified anchors—key nodes and community places that drive neighborhood identity and activity.

District-Wide Priorities:

Reduce blight in multiunit and major structures while promoting affordable housing and homeownership.

Improve streets, sidewalks, lighting, and pedestrian infrastructure to create a safer, more walkable community.

Attract and support high-quality local businesses, restaurants, and retail to boost local spending and vibrancy.

Expand parks and recreation access while addressing food deserts and related community needs.

Strengthen community identity and engagement through cultural events, youth programs, tourism, and community spaces.

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Zoning - March 2025

Translated the priorities and FLU vision into zoning and policy recommendations to make the community’s desired future achievable.

Full Summary of Workshop 3 Notes
Zoning Packet
- Note: This is the document that residents used for Whitehaven District Workshop 3. While its contents may differ from the packet used in other districts, resident feedback from this workshop should be understood with the framings provided within this document.

Proposed Zoning Map
- How to read this map: All parcels within a bounded area are a part of the same zone, labeled with a bold code within that boundary. If a parcel is colored in, it means that the proposed zoning is different than the existing zoning. The color used is the underlying proposed future land use.

District Actions:

Revitalization and Beautification

Community members would like to see major corridor revitalization along Elvis Presley Blvd through beautification, greenspaces, and development that attracts activity.

Code Enforcement

Community members would like to see stronger enforcement to hold property owners accountable and address vacant multifamily buildings that contribute to blight and crime.

Business Diversity

Community members would like to see more diverse dining options and stronger support for Black-owned businesses and Black landownership.

Community Services

Community members would like to see expanded mental health services and stronger resident involvement in development decisions.

Traffic Safety and Infrastructure

Community members would like to see bike infrastructure protected and traffic calming implemented in commercial areas.

Future Land Use - February 2025

Focused on updating the Future Land Use (FLU) Map, exploring how places should evolve and where different types of development are most appropriate.

Full Summary of Workshop 2 Notes
Future Land Use Packet
- Note: This is the document that residents used for Whitehaven District Workshop 2. While its contents may differ from the packet used in other districts, resident feedback from this workshop should be understood with the framings provided within this document.

Future Land Use Map
- How to read this map: Areas with highlighted parcels (seen as a teal parcel boundary) indicate that the proposed Future Land Use is different from the 2019 adopted plan.

Memphis and Shelby County Division of Planning & Development

Comprehensive Planning Division

125 N Main Street, Ste 468

info@memphis3point0.com

901-636-6601

District Updates & Meeting Notes

Cordova 5-Year Update

District Priorities and Anchors - September 2025

​Full Summary of Workshop 1 Notes

Priorities and Anchor Actions

Memphis 3.0 Anchor Map

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Core City District Workshops

District Priorities and Anchors - March 2025

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East District Workshops

District Priorities and Anchors - April 2025

Frayser District Workshops

District Priorities and Anchors - June 2025

Jackson District Workshops

District Priorities and Anchors - August 2024

Lamar District Workshops

District Priorities and Anchors - August 2024

North District Workshops

District Priorities and Anchors - November 2024

Oakhaven & Parkway Village District Workshops

District Priorities and Anchors - August 2025

Raleigh District Workshops

District Priorities and Anchors - August 2024

South District Workshops

District Priorities and Anchors - August 2024

Southeast District Workshops

District Priorities and Anchors - August 2025

University District Workshops

District Priorities and Anchors - August 2024

Westwood District Workshops

District Priorities and Anchors - June 2025

Whitehaven District Workshops

District Priorities and Anchors - February 2025

Full Summary of Workshop 1 Notes