There are 11 article(s) tagged DMC:

• March 2024

  • It’s not One Empty Place anymore

    One Memphis Place, a 15-story glass tower in the heart of Downtown, reaches a record occupancy rate thanks to recent renovations and listening to tenants’ concerns.

    By Sophia Surrett March 11, 2024

• February 2024

  • Sheraton hotel is on the market

    Despite receiving a 30-year pilot, the owners of the hotel at 250 N. Main St. are planning to sell.

    By Sophia Surrett February 02, 2024

• December 2023

  • The Downtown Memphis Commission will have a new COO

    The DMC announced Friday, Dec. 15, Brett Roler would be taking the newly created role. 

    By Sophia Surrett December 15, 2023

• October 2023

  • DMC forms committee to find Paul Young’s replacement

    A new CEO could be chosen as early as December.

    By Rob Moore October 13, 2023

  • With Young headed to mayor’s office, DMC looks to new CEO search

    Paul Young was named the head of the DMC in early 2021, emerging from a pool of 30 applicants. Now, two-and-a-half years later, the DMC will once again be looking for a new leader. 

    By Rob Moore October 06, 2023

• May 2023

  • First phase of Intrator’s Pinch District gets closing deadline modification

    Developer Tom Intrator received closing deadline modifications for three of his Downtown projects that already have tax incentives. 

    By Rob Moore May 09, 2023

• March 2023

  • Nylon Net site redevelopment’s second phase approved

    The Oliver, will now include an additional adjacent parcel at 339 S. Front St., where the development team plans to build 63 additional multifamily units.

    By Rob Moore March 14, 2023

• January 2022

  • Woods, Orgel, DMC’s Paul Young discuss future of 100 N. Main

    Left vacant since 2014, Memphis’ tallest building is set to undergo a $267 million renovation. 

    By Rob Moore January 24, 2022

  • Sequin mural lights up Downtown thoroughfare

    The piece, entitled “Subterranean River,” stretches 161 feet and 80 feet on each side, featuring symbols that portray the Mississippi River as a passage for commerce. LED lights shine on the shimmering sequins to mimic the movement of water. 

    By Julia Baker January 09, 2022

• November 2021

  • Downtown board approves new PILOT for Medical District development

    The five-story development would include residential and retail space. 

    By Rob Moore November 17, 2021

  • DMC receives international awards for two city planning programs

    The BuildDowntown Master Plan and the South City Good Neighbor Grant program both won awards from an international institution for their city planning efforts. 

    By Rob Moore November 05, 2021