Finalists announced for 100 N. Main
See exclusive renderings.
Topic: Downtown Memphis Commission
RSSThere are 201 article(s) tagged Downtown Memphis Commission:
-
November 2021
-
-
October 2021
-
Central Yards submits new construction application
Because the development team received a 20-year PILOT earlier this year, the Design Review Board is required to approve new construction.
-
About Town: Prospero’s relocation is a statement for Downtown
The home health company’s decision to move a short distance from 40 S. Main to 30 S. B.B. King Blvd. reflects commitment to the area.
-
Downtown Memphis Commission focusing on cohesive parking plan
The Downtown Memphis Commission wants to address the long-term problems associated with Downtown parking.
-
Downtown board approves consultant to review tax incentive policy
St. Louis, Missouri-based PGAV Planners will determine if the PILOT program is delivering the desired results of growing the tax base and helping projects happen that couldn’t otherwise.
-
Downtown board reexamines PILOT program, considers new applicant
At its Oct. 12 meeting, the Center City Revenue Finance Corp. is set to approve a plan for reviewing its PILOT program, and it will hear a new PILOT request for a Medical District development.
-
-
September 2021
-
DMC moves forward to redevelop historic N. Main building
While the Downtown Memphis Commission prepares for renovations to its own North Main headquarters, it is also evaluating bids for its giant neighbor, 100 N. Main.
-
114 N. Main set for commercial renovation
The tower at 114 N. Main sits at the corner of Adams Avenue and North Main Street. It shares the block with the Fire Museum of Memphis.
-
About Town: The fate of 100 N. Main in the balance
The fate of Memphis’s tallest building is likely to remain unclear until the DMC selects one of the bids. Though there appears to be growing excitement that the high-rise’s days of uncertainty could be drawing to a close.
-
11 developers vying for iconic tower
Proposals include known names like Chance Carlisle and Tom Intrator, as well as ones new to Memphis like Aaron Mesner of Block Real Estate Services.
-
All bids in for 100 N. Main
The period for bids on Memphis’ tallest building is over, culminating in 11 offers.
Related story:
-
-
August 2021
-
MPD, DMC board discuss Downtown safety issues
“After some of the initial (COVID) restrictions were relaxed in the early spring, we started to see some behavior Downtown that was not what we were used to,” said commission president Paul Young.
-
Downtown restaurants face the challenge of empty offices
Downtown restaurateurs face the same problems their colleagues around town do, but a pared-down office population adds to their woes.
-
-
July 2021
-
Walking in Memphis: Grants now available for sidewalk repair Downtown
The board of a Downtown agency approved a matching-grant program that offers commercial property owners up to $5,000 to repair their sidewalks.
-
Downtown’s old MGM warehouse may become jazz venue
The owner of 502 S. Second seeks a $50,000 grant to help fund her $1.1 million plan to convert a vacant part of Downtown’s old MGM film warehouse into the Luxe Jazz Suite.
-
-
June 2021
-
Trolley Night is back on track following pandemic
Trolley Night returned for the first time since the pandemic struck last year and South Main Arts District galleries, stores and restaurants were delighted to welcome customers back.
-
Clock’s now ticking: Who’s in with 100 North Main?
The Downtown Memphis Commission released its request for proposals from any developers considering buying and redeveloping the 100 North Main Building as well as the entire city blocks it stands on.
-
‘Get Loud!’ concerts to help kick-start return of live music
The opening show features Grammy-winning singer PJ Morton on June 5. Ten more free concerts will follow on Thursdays through Aug. 12 at the newly renovated W.C. Handy Park on Beale Street.
-
ODDS ‘experiential’ retail store opens on South Main
Memphians Cornelius Martin, Marquis White and Matt Roumain founded the Downtown business that combines sales and experiences for customers.
-
Design board OK’s S. Main building despite concerns
Design Review Board members took a practical approach in unanimously approving the design of a new South Main Street building, parts of which they were not in love with. But the building will add people and life to Downtown.
-
-
May 2021
-
Will AutoZone feel jolt of electric cars in future?
The rise in popularity of electric cars almost certainly means changes ahead for the automotive industry, but that’s not necessarily a doomsday scenario for companies like Memphis-based AutoZone Inc.
-
New public garages Downtown look to add charge
A new Downtown Memphis report tackles this awkward time when gas-powered vehicles still dominate but when the age of electric vehicles is just beyond the horizon.
-
Ghost River Brewing opening on Beale Street
Chef Sobie Johnson of Flying Sobie’s Gourmet Kitchen will provide the food at the second Ghost River location.
-
New program offers array of help to Downtown retailers
The Downtown Retailer Rx program will offer expert guidance and $1,000 to $5,000 grants to help Downtown’s businesses rebound from the pandemic.
-
Loews Hotels drops plans to use historic police building
Any plans Loews still has for a Civic Center convention center hotel have changed. The hotel company won’t be buying the historic police headquarters building on Adams Avenue.
-