There are 6 article(s) tagged Klondike-Smokey City CDC:

• February 2022

  • Watch: Remake of Northside High seeks broader impact for Klondike

    Planners hope the transformation of the old Northside High School building into a mixed-use development will rekindle a sense of community in the Klondike section of North Memphis. 

    By Bill Dries February 26, 2022

• September 2021

  • A mosque grows in North Memphis

    “This is where the poor are. This is where the Prophet would be. So this is where we need to be.” 

    By David Waters September 13, 2021

• July 2021

  • Nonprofit seeks input to redevelop Northside High School

    A nearly 200-page Studio Gang report was completed in conjunction with community input in 2017-18, presenting various possibilities such as vocational training, a job resource center, performing arts auditorium or living and studio space.

    By Omer Yusuf July 15, 2021

• February 2020

  • Klondike-Smokey City CDC holding community lunch to discuss vacant lots

    The Klondike-Smokey City CDC purchased 150 vacant lots from the Shelby County Commission in September. They are now taking the first step in creating a plan for the lots. 

    By Omer Yusuf February 04, 2020

  • County transfers 150 vacant lots to group in model for blight efforts

    Klondike-Smokey City residents will ultimately determine what happens to the lots its community development corporation was put in charge of Friday.

    By Omer Yusuf February 04, 2020

• September 2019

  • County Commission votes to give Klondike-Smokey City CDC 150 vacant lots

    The Klondike-Smokey City CDC plans to hire local community members to maintain the lots, before moving forward with a development plan for the lots. 

    By Omer Yusuf September 24, 2019