Archive for the Press Release Category

City of Memphis and Shelby County CRA Receives Grant for Bearwater Greenline Mural October 8, 2025—The City of Memphis and Shelby County Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) applied to the UrbanArt Commission’s (UAC) Neighborhood Art Initiative on behalf of the Bearwater & Bickford Neighborhoods for the creation ofRead more →

The International Economic Development Council Proudly Awards Jordan McKenzie the Certified Economic Developer Designation August 13, 2025—Jordan McKenzie, earned the nationally recognized designation of Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), denoting a mastery of skills in economic development and a dedication to personalRead more →

CRA Welcomes Charia Jackson as Director of Neighborhood Planning and Essential Housing May 8, 2025—The City of Memphis and Shelby County Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is proud to announce Charia Jackson has been hired as the Director of Neighborhood Planning and Essential Housing. Charia brings a wealthRead more →

Memphis Community Redevelopment Agency offers over 80 buildable lots for new homes February 4, 2025-The City of Memphis and Shelby County Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) has made 82 scattered lots available for the construction of new, essential home construction. A Request For Interest (RFI) for the EssentialRead more →

New CRA board member Rasheeda Jones is sworn in by Mayor Young We are pleased to announce that Rasheeda Jones was sworn in as the CRA’s newest board member. Mayor Paul Young appointed her to a three-year term this morning at City Hall. Rasheeda is an experiencedRead more →