There are 3 article(s) tagged Essential Housing program:

• October 2026

  • Soulsville getting $7M boost

    Memphis Mayor Paul Young announced the infusion of cash to the community to help spur new housing development like the efforts gathering momentum currently in North Memphis. 

    By Bill Dries October 15, 2026

• June 2026

  • Connecting the new housing dots and vacant lots in North Memphis neighborhood

    Working a few lots at a time with different developers, the City of Memphis is beginning to connect the vacant lots in North Memphis neighborhood to form a pattern of redevelopment.

    By Bill Dries June 05, 2026

• January 2026

  • ‘Essential Housing’ effort breaks ground in North Memphis

    The vacant lot is one of 43 in North Memphis and Binghampton assembled for construction of new homes to own and rent in an attempt for the city to fix its shortage of quality affordable housing.

    By Bill Dries January 22, 2026