After three decades of overflow parking, work to permanently return the Overton Park Greensward to community use is set to begin this summer. Using a phased approach that you can see here, Montgomery Martin Contractors will start the project this summer by adding capacity to
Today Mayor Jim Strickland has released the final version of a plan to reconfigure the Zoo’s parking lot in order to permanently end overflow parking on the Greensward. The final plan reflects a compromise solution that was negotiated between the Memphis Zoo, Overton Park Conservancy,
Thanks to everyone who attended tonight’s public meeting regarding the Greensward project. The City has posted the concept and a detailed explanation on its new website, and is asking for feedback on the concept through February 28. Meeting attendees asked a variety of excellent questions;
You helped us raise more than $1 million to return the Greensward to Overton Park. Now you’ll have an opportunity to see the latest iteration of the project design and provide your feedback at a public meeting. On Wednesday, February 21 at 6:00 p.m., join us
It’s time to weigh in! Yesterday, the Powers Hill Design team presented the Parking Steering Committee with three initial proposals for a reconfiguration of the Zoo’s parking lot. Those proposals are now live on the City’s website at www.memphistn.gov/parkingplan, but you can also click the
The City of Memphis announced today the advisory team members for the expansion of the Memphis Zoo parking lot. The advisory team members will act as community liaisons and will work with the City and the design team to ensure that public feedback is included
Memphis City Council voted yesterday to accept $250,000 each from Overton Park Conservancy and the Memphis Zoo, clearing the way for the City to sign a contract with Powers Hill Design. This means that the Greensward project design should kick off soon. We’ll be providing
We are thrilled to announce that we have met our goal to raise $1 million for the Greensward project! We are overwhelmed with gratitude for the support of nearly 1,000 donors from all over the country, but mostly right here at home. If you ever wondered
With just two days to go to meet our million-dollar goal to take back the Greensward, we are closing in on the finish line! Here’s where we stand: You’ve brought in $30,500 this week alone, which was matched at $61,000 by the Hyde Foundation! That
Since we announced 24 hours ago that the Hyde Family Foundation will be tripling all gifts to the Greensward project, the community has pitched in an additional $18,000! The Foundation will match those dollars 2:1, adding an additional $36,000 to the total. This brings our total
