A Downtown Memphis, walked

By Doug Carpenter, Guest Columnist Updated: September 25, 2018 2:55 PM CT | Published: September 25, 2018 2:13 PM CT

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Doug Carpenter

Doug Carpenter is owner/developer of 11 W. Huling and founding principal of DCA, a creative communications consulting firm based in Downtown.

As developments across the Downtown Memphis landscape compound, desire for consumption by and connectivity between people is a universal sentiment. Our investors, architects and developers, funders and supporters believe that attracting people is the greatest indicator of a vibrant center city.

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A Downtown Memphis, walked

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