In this recent edition of Smart City, Memphis serves as a backdrop for creating historically themed entertainment districts and promoting healthy lifestyles through environmental change.
Most cities have attempted to revive a collection of historic buildings. Many have tried to create new entertainment districts. And most aspire to have a place enjoyed equally by diverse people.
But few cities have attempted to do all three at the same time in the same place. Fewer still have succeeded. But developer John Elkington has done that for the city of Memphis with Beale Street. Host Carol Coletta spoke with John about issues surrounding this project and others like it. John is CEO of Performa Entertainment Real Estate.
Smart City also sat down with Denise Bollheimer and Dr. Jim Bailey who are determined to improve the health of their fellow citizens through the efforts of Healthy Memphis Common Table. It is a unique effort to tackle healthy lifestyles through environmental change. Denise is the former board chair of the organization and Jim is division chief of general internal medicine at the University of Tennessee.
Thanks to Eric Rudd
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