Topic: Memphis River Parks Partnership
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December 2018
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The River Garden at Mississippi River Park has a few unexpected additions. Since the park at the Wolf River Harbor was revamped as a more active setting about a month ago, a hawk and a bobcat have taken up residence. -
Wagner Place a key piece in connecting visitors to riverfront
With a photo of a vehicle-filled surface parking lot projected on the screen, Carol Coletta asked Downtown Memphis Commission board members to look at the current condition of Wagner Place.
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November 2018
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Riverfront strategy moves to connect best-known features
For all of the planning and man-made features that went into the new Mississippi River Park and its River Garden, including people-sized bird nests, there is another new feature that park planners didn’t anticipate. -
Mud Island positions eliminated as management prepares to launch new strategy
Memphis River Parks Partnership eliminated the full-time positions of five to six employees at Mud Island River Park as the organization moves to more centralized management of the riverside and prepares for significant changes in the park this spring. -
Tom Lee Park remake goes beyond park borders
The remade Mississippi River Park with its own “River Garden” opens in a week. The River Line trail running along the east side of Wolf River Harbor to Big River Crossing will debut the same day. Mud Island River Park is closed until the spring after a season of experiment and minor tweaks. -
River Parks Partnership selects firms to lead Tom Lee Park redevelopment
The Memphis River Parks Partnership has chosen two firms to lead the redevelopment of Tom Lee Park.
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October 2018
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Riverfront survey finds support for Riverside Drive lane closures
Additional parking along Riverside Drive, better access to the riverfront and improved safety are more important than keeping the Downtown thoroughfare at four lanes, a new survey for the Memphis River Parks Partnership shows. -
Mississippi River Park nears November re-opening
Treehouses taking shape in Mississippi River Park by the Wolf River Harbor will get signs before the park’s Nov. 9 opening saying they are suitable for children ages 5-12.
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