Developers say momentum changing way Memphis sees itself
Panelists (from left) Benjamin Orgel, Carol Coletta and Gary Prosterman speak at the Daily Memphian's "Developing Memphis" seminar at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art Oct. 10. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Panelist Benjamin Orgel breaks down some of his Downtown Memphis projects at the seminar Oct. 10. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Panelist Gary Prosterman talks about his Medical District developments at the Daily Memphian's "Developing Memphis" seminar at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art Oct. 10. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Lana Prosterman applauds during the seminar Oct. 10. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Panelists Carol Coletta (center) and Gary Prosterman (back) listen to Benjamin Orgel speak at the Daily Memphian seminar Oct. 10. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Sarah Houston asks a question of panelist Benjamin Orgel at the seminar Oct. 10. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Panelists (from left) Benjamin Orgel, Carol Coletta and Gary Prosterman address the audience at the "Developing Memphis" seminar Oct. 10. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Panelist Carol Coletta makes her way to the podium at the Daily Memphian seminar Oct. 10. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Significant commercial real estate projects coming to the city have created a new Memphis cool and instilled more confidence in its future direction, developers say.
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Benjamin Orgel Carol Coletta Gary ProstermanJane Roberts
Jane Roberts has reported in Memphis for more than 20 years. As a senior member of The Daily Memphian staff, she was assigned to the medical beat during the COVID-19 pandemic. She also has done in-depth work on other medical issues facing our community, including shortages of specialists in local hospitals. She covered K-12 education here for years and later the region’s transportation sector, including Memphis International Airport and FedEx Corp.
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