Memphis Better Streets
A BLUEPRINT FOR A SAFER, MORE EQUITABLE, AND CONNECTED CORRIDOR
The City of Memphis has engaged the team of Fisher Arnold, Kimley-Horn, KQ Communications and Yard & Company to plan and redesign a prominent north/south corridor in the heart of the city. The corridor impacts the lives of thousands of Memphians every day and includes Watkins Street, Cleveland Street, Bellevue Boulevard and Elvis Presley Boulevard. The project will be a critical next step for the region’s 3.0 Comprehensive Plan and Greenprint plan by setting the direction for the corridor’s overhaul into a multi-modal corridor from pre-planning through implementation. Yar contributed its urban design and active engagement approach to set a clear vision for the streets and boulevards and their development context. The project kicked off in December of 2021. Yard’s role was completed in October 2022.
Services
Planning | Activation
Timeframe
2021 - 2022
Client
City of Memphis, Bikeway and Pedestrian Program
Location
Memphis, Tennessee
PROBLEM
How can a major corridor in Memphis be made better, safer, more walkable, breathable, comfortable, and livable for all residents?
SOLUTION
Prioritize and implement key corridor improvements based on community input, focusing on safety, equity, and connectivity.
ACTION
Add sidewalks, bike lanes, trees, bus stop improvements, and traffic calming measures to create a unified network of corridors that support neighborhood economies and growth.
