Pandemic delays and inflation-driven price increases might have slowed some of Memphis' biggest development projects. But they didn't stop the projects entirely.
From the revitalization of 100 N. Main to The Walk project, here is a look at some of the developments that could reshape the Bluff City. Make sure to check this article regularly, as we'll be updating it throughout the summer.
Memphis developments you should know
►Since June 2021, the Memphis Medical District has seen the openings of multiple businesses and the groundbreaking of a significant mixed-use development — Orleans Station. In other words, it's been a busy year for the area and even more growth is expected. Memphis Medical District Collaborative President Rory Thomas hopes to build on the area's momentum by growing the housing supply and commercial options. He recently talked to Commercial Appeal business reporter Corinne Kennedy about the growth of the area and his goals for the future. You can read that Q&A here.
►Developer Tom Intrator remains committed to developing multiple projects in Downtown Memphis, including the massive, $1.1 billion planned Pinch District project. Original plans for the Pinch District project called for more than 1,500 apartments, two hotels, 217,000 square feet of retail space and 752,000 square feet of office space. Those plans will likely be adapted, with multi-family units taking over some of the area previously allocated for office space.
►The team behind the massive planned The Walk project in Downtown Memphis also emphasized that it remains committed to the $1 billion development, despite several delays. A Downtown Memphis Commission board voted to amend the development agreement for the project to allow the team more time to secure funding for the first portion of the project. The first phase is expected to include two Hilton-brand hotels and more than 700 apartments. The project could eventually fill 29 acres of blighted land along Union Avenue, west of Danny Thomas.
►After decades of Memphis continuing to expand outward, developer Andre Jones is looking to do the opposite with Malone Park Commons in Uptown. The about $3 million development is designed to be a “pocket neighborhood” and provide missing middle housing for the area, a mix of the small standalone units around a central common area and fourplexes. The ground-floor units could be used as retail or residential space. Here's a closer look at the project and why some believe it could be a national model for urban development.