Walnut Grove Road project to include charter school, residences, offices
Lighthouse Community Ecosystem plans to build a “holistic” community with more than a dozen buildings near the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library.
Topic: Binghampton
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May 2022
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April 2022
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Guest column: Solutions to homeownership challenges critical to city’s well-being
“The current circumstances are pricing nearly all low-income Memphians, and an exponentially increasing number of middle-income Memphians, out of the housing market entirely,” says Amy Schaftlein of United Housing Inc.
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Group offers opportunity for artistic Binghampton entrepreneurs
Memphis organization ArtUp is presenting a program dedicated to preparing young business-minded individuals for a sustainable career in the creative industry.
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February 2022
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Inked: A planned mixed-use community in Binghampton; an Amazon facility in North Memphis
Encompassing 15 acres near the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library on Walnut Grove Road, the Maslow Shared Community would include a school, mixed-income housing, health and wellness facilities and workforce development opportunities.
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January 2022
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About Town: Widening roads and recycling tires
If new barriers are deemed effective on Broad Avenue, they could be used in other areas of the city. Plus, a project finally gets going in Southeast Memphis.
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Trash or treasure? Illegally dumped tires become bicycle lane barriers
Binghampton Development Corporation and artist Tad Pierson have turned 420 illegally dumped tires into bicycle lane barriers and have begun installing them along Broad Avenue in Binghampton.
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Council votes no on Binghampton gas station
The elaborately designed convenience store with gas pumps and retail bays would have been built at 2977 Broad Ave. at Tillman Street and Sam Cooper Boulevard.
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About Town: Fight continues against proposed gas station in Binghampton
The City Council delayed a vote on the convenience store that would be built on Tillman Street between Broad Avenue and Sam Cooper Boulevard in Binghampton.
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Neighborhood leaders oppose proposed gas station in Binghampton
The City Council will once again be voting on a special use permit for a proposed gas station on Tillman Street between Sam Cooper Boulevard and Broad Avenue during Tuesday’s 10 a.m. City Council meeting.
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December 2021
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Artist rolls into Summer Avenue, ready for street’s new chapter
A new gallery and studio space, owned by architect and artist Brantley Ellzey, has opened on Summer Avenue in the Highland Heights neighborhood.
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Claude Humphrey, Football Hall of Famer from Memphis, dies
The Pro Football Hall of Famer who grew up in Binghampton died Friday night in Memphis.
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November 2021
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City Council Scorecard: End of the pipeline and no gas on Broad
The Council Scorecard looks at the split decision on the last two of the pipeline ordinances and the end of a delayed plan to add a gas station to a part of Binghampton that already has a lot of gas pumps.
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September 2021
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Letters to the Editor: Bill would lower costs for supermarkets in food deserts
Passing this bill would help bring food, jobs and economic opportunities to Binghampton and to the 20 million people around the country who lack access to fresh food.
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What Binghampton’s Save A Lot experiment taught us about food deserts
Neighborhood residents in North and South Memphis have endured the loss of grocers in recent years, leaving them with a yet another challenge to endure.
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EDGE grants exemption for anchor grocery store requirement
Binghampton Development Corp. Executive Director Noah Gray and Shawn Massey with The Shopping Center Group shared more with the EDGE board about their unsuccessful attempt to lure a new grocer.
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Binghampton Development Corp. finds new tenant to replace Save A Lot
The BDC could not find another grocer to replace Save A Lot in the Binghampton Gateway Center and changed its approach to find a new tenant.
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Expert in cycling takes a liking to Memphis’ flat terrain, bike lanes
Lynn Greer, who has more than 30 years of experience in the cycling industry, started working for Victory Bicycle Studio in Binghampton.
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August 2021
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About Town: The fate of Scott Street changes again
“I’m excited because what’s happening now is what should have happened two and a half years ago,” said Binghampton Development Corp. executive director Noah Gray.
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Memphis mom, educator opens micro-school in Binghampton
The Lab School is a private and independent micro-school which currently serves six students of mixed ages 4-6. The day-to-day learning environment sees educators teaching students topics such as problem-solving, critical thinking and communication, along with developing math, science and reasoning skills.
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City, TDOT reverse stance on Scott Street closure
While there are no firm plans on a solution, for the first time in three years, TDOT, the city and community members seem to be on one accord. A significant departure from a few months ago when Scott Street closure, as part of a $45 million redesigned Poplar Viaduct, seemed a formality.
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Different reasons drive decision to be vaccinated at pop-up event
About 25 people were vaccinated at the event Thursday. In recent months, the City of Memphis has hosted various community pop-up in ZIP codes with lower vaccination rates to increase uptake as part of a more door-to-door approach.
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Binghampton Development Corp. optimistic about job training venture
The BDC Business Hub represents the nonprofit’s most significant job training and creation endeavor yet. The site will also house business tenants aligned with its mission and commitment toward offering more opportunities for Binghampton residents.
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Two Binghampton organizations oppose gas station proposal
The proposed development would be on the same intersection as Collage Dance Collective and the Binghampton Gateway Center.
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July 2021
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‘Welcome’ sign takes shape in Binghampton
The mosaic, expected to be ready later this summer, is located at the Binghampton Gateway Center.
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About Town: In Binghampton, a treehouse is transformed
Through many community partners and volunteers, the BCLT believes it’s found a formula to maintain affordable housing and keep more residents in Binghampton.
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