City: Memphis
State/Province: Tennessee
Country: United States

Paul Young, Director, Housing and Community Development, City of Memphis:
MHT is important because of its multifacet approach. In as much as it is about communty and economic development for the city, this project is equally important because it builds community and engage people multiple ways: tourism and civic engagement is just two. The project also lead in reimagining, reusing and repurposing public spaces once forgotten.