Our Impact | Memphis Medical District Collaborative

A DISTRICT ON THE RISE

The Memphis Medical District Collaborative is involved in over 20 initiatives across the District. Our programs and incentives work to strengthen the connections, communities, and campuses in the Memphis Medical District so they are more vibrant, prosperous, and equitable. Our projects are shaped by collaboration with anchors, community stakeholders, and funding partners.

Five priorities
over five years: 2021-2025

ONE

COLLABORATING
WITH ANCHOR
INSTITUTIONS

TWO

INCREASING
HOUSING SUPPLY

THREE

GROWING COMMERCIAL
CORRIDORS

FOUR

IMPROVING
PUBLIC LIFE

FIVE

BUILDING
COMMUNITY HEALTH

How we reach these goals

QUALITY PUBLIC REALM

MMDC is dedicated to enhancing public spaces to build stronger, safer, and more sustainable streets, parks, plazas, and green spaces. We also focus on transportation and mobility and hospitality services throughout the District.

See our work

WORKFORCE strategies

MMDC connects training, education, and employment opportunities to residents in and around the Memphis Medical District.

See our Hire Local program

REAL ESTATE &
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

MMDC’s Real Estate and Economic Development work helps projects and businesses get from idea to reality. We focus on seeding equitable development activity, nurturing small businesses, and matching people with the right space throughout the District. MMDC provides grants, resources, and connections to support a vibrant District economy, while collaboration with anchor institutions lifts up our communities.

See our Buy Local program

See our Live Local program

See our Small Business support

See Real Estate Program

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
& EVENTS

MMDC connects our communities and creates vibrant public spaces through events, programming, partnerships, and engagement.

See upcoming events

2023 MMDC Impact Highlights

In 2023, MMDC provided vital support to our diverse array of communities and stakeholders through our grants, resources, and new and expanded programs, while making numerous physical improvements to the District to enhance vibrancy and connectivity.

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MMDC welcomes 11 new businesses to the District in 2023

2023 was a banner year for new businesses in the Medical District, learn more about each business below.

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Public Space Proposal Funds New Sidewalk Repairs

Through the Public Space Proposal Fund, MMDC completed two significant sidewalk repairs in the Uptown and Madison Heights neighborhoods this fall.

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