Memphis 3.0

05/28/2026

CONEXIONES | Connections

Today, some of the Memphis 3.0 / City of Memphis Office of Comprehensive Planning team joined our partners at the Shelby County Community Services District Connector Program for CONEXIONES/Connections — a bilingual Leadership Gathering bringing together cross-sector leaders who serve Memphis's Spanish-speaking community.

Held at El Mercadito de Memphis , the event created a space for authentic dialogue, trust-building, and collaboration between community leaders and local government. Through culturally responsive activities, including Lotería-style networking, attendees learned about City and County services, shared community insights, and contributed directly to the Memphis 3.0 Comprehensive Plan.

This wasn't just an outreach event, it was the beginning of a sustained, community-guided partnership. Because meaningful planning means every voice at the table... todas las voces en la mesa.

A huge thank you to everyone who attended, organized, and made today possible. 🙏

05/21/2026

Over the past couple of days, you told us one thing you think your neighborhood needs more of. Now... here's a resource to help make it happen.

The Memphis Community Improvement Guide, produced by the Office of Comprehensive Planning, is a practical toolkit for neighborhood associations and residents ready to take the next step. From improved lighting to new bus stops to public art, the guide breaks down the range of costs for various improvements and walks you through how to start the planning and design process.

Because knowing what your neighborhood needs is just the beginning. Knowing how to move forward? That's where real change starts.

Explore the Memphis Community Improvement Guide. (Link in the comments)

05/19/2026

Your neighborhood. Your voice. Your ONE thing.

We know the list is long (trust us, we see it too). But real, lasting change starts with focus. So, tell us: what's the ONE thing your neighborhood needs MORE of?

Drop it in the comments. Every answer counts.

05/15/2026

05/14/2026

This past quarter, our team was out in the community... and the numbers show it.

✅ 100 hours of direct community engagement
✅ 420 residents connected with
✅ 30 unique engagement events

From Q1 (January–March), we were on the ground across Core City, North Memphis, Whitehaven, Cordova, Frayser, and beyond, meeting Memphians where they are, at neighborhood hubs like Gaston Community Center, Frayser Library, and Greenlaw Community Center.

This is what planning with people looks like. Your voice is shaping the future of Memphis, and we're just getting started. 💬

05/07/2026

Binghampton has long been a community that fights for itself, and it shows. From grassroots organizing to infrastructure investment, this Memphis neighborhood is writing its own comeback story, block by block. The people here have always known what Binghampton could be, and Memphis 3.0 sees a future that builds on that vision and momentum.

Every neighborhood in Memphis has a story worth telling. Which one do you call home? Drop it in the comments. We're highlighting Memphis neighborhoods each month and want to hear from you. 👇

05/06/2026

Property taxes shape how cities grow, but not all property taxes work the same way. In this Planning Decoded, we break down three approaches cities use and how each one can influence development, affordability, and land use differently.

🏠 Traditional property tax — taxes both the land and the building on it.
⚖️ Split-rate tax — taxes land and improvements at different rates, encouraging owners to put land to productive use.
🌱 Land value tax — focuses the tax on land alone, regardless of what's built on it.

No single approach is one-size-fits-all. Cities across the country are weighing the tradeoffs. What do you think matters most in how we fund our city?

05/01/2026

You asked, we listened—and we didn’t just file your feedback away. We went back to the drawing board to refine the Draft 2 Future Land Use Map.

We’re proving that your voices matter by showing you exactly how your input shaped the changes in this version. This is what it looks like when community engagement turns into real planning outcomes.

Ready to dive in?

👇 Explore the new draft here:
https://www.memphis3point0.com/5-year-update-flu

Once you’ve taken a look, come back and comment below to let us know what you think!

05/01/2026

Here’s the reality - Memphis streets are dangerous. We are rated #1 in the nation for both pedestrian fatalities and car crashes.

How do we start to move the needle toward safe streets?

We need all hands on deck. And that includes neighborhoods! But what should neighborhoods be allowed to do with city approval and guidelines? Set up a makeshift roundabout? Extend a curb? Create a temporary bike lane with cones?

The City of Memphis planning department is trying to figure that out and wants YOUR input. Take the survey at the link in our bio, and please share it with your networks! Comment to boost this to a wider audience and let us know what YOU want to see in your neighborhood.

04/30/2026

The Future of Memphis, Explained!

Ever wonder how our city decides where new buildings go, how streets get improved, or what makes a neighborhood grow? That's all part of the Memphis 3.0 Comprehensive Plan — and we just released our 5-Year Update!
We know city planning can feel confusing, so we broke it all down in plain, simple terms:

Part 1: The "Big Picture" — who lives in Memphis today and what we need.
Part 2: The "Toolbox" — how we plan where buildings go and how neighborhoods connect.
Part 3: The "Guidebook" — updates to the goals and actions that help guide city decisions.
Part 4: The "Neighborhood Level" — specific goals and to-do lists for YOUR community across all 14 planning districts.

Our goal is simple: Build Up, Not Out. That means making our existing neighborhoods stronger, more connected, and full of opportunity for everyone.

Read the full report and find the maps for your district at https://www.memphis3point0.com/document-dashboard.