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The BLVD announces $310 million redevelopment plan for Midtown
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church, also known as The BLVD, announced plans Tuesday for a $310 million redevelopment plan for its Midtown campus.
The church says it will convert their 23-acre Midtown property near Bellevue between Poplar and Madison, into mixed uses, retail, hotel, educational and business spaces with more than 600 housing units.
The church said it will build a new 73,000 square foot sanctuary at the corner of Poplar and Montgomery. They will be able to hold 2,200 people and incorporate a café along with multi-purpose areas, and spaces designed for children and teens.
The mixed-use development will be the cornerstone of the Cleveland Street TIF. The project is anticipated to be completed by 2030, the church said.
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According to the release, major components and project investments to be expected are:
Housing: 603 multi-family units for a total investment of $196 million will appeal to residents across a range of lifestyles and income levels –
Workforce housing that meets the needs of Memphians working in or near the medical district and earning 60% of the Area Median Income (AMI).
Student housing for graduate and medical students attending nearby universities, which caters to their lifestyles and living patterns.
Multi-Family housing that will provide a range of market-rate options for singles, couples, and families alike.
Hotel: 125-key, select-service hotel, estimated at $34.7 million, that will accommodate the needs of the medical community and others visiting the district.
Health and Wellness: 90,000 sq. ft. dedicated to fostering a holistic approach to health and well-being, estimated as a $32 million investment, including a range of services such as medical offices, fitness centers, and other complementary health-focused facilities.
Retail: 45,000 sq. ft of retail at a projected investment of $15 million will incorporate a range of amenities essential for creating vibrant and dynamic communities. Possibilities include coffee shops, restaurants, and a full-service grocery store, with priority given to local business owners.
Parking: The development will have a new $35 million, 1,000+-space parking facility, which will incorporate EV chargers, state-of-the-art technology, and safety-conscious design; and will accommodate the additional density the development will bring.
'For more than 100 years, the BLVD has been a catalyst for positive change in Memphis,' said Pastor J. Lawrence Turner, Senior Pastor of The BLVD. 'In these days of uncertainty and upheaval for our city, the members of The BLVD are gratified to ignite the Medical District's possibility and promise with a transformative new community that will enrich the lives of our neighbors. This is the type of development that Memphis and the people who call it home deserve.'
'For more than 100 years, the BLVD has been a catalyst for positive change in Memphis,' said Pastor J. Lawrence Turner, Senior Pastor of The BLVD. 'In these days of uncertainty and upheaval for our city, the members of The BLVD are gratified to ignite the Medical District's possibility and promise with a transformative new community that will enrich the lives of our neighbors. This is the type of development that Memphis and the people who call it home deserve.'
The BLVD is now housed in the former buildings of Bellevue Baptist Church. The former Temple Israel synagogue, built in 1916, is now at the corner of Poplar and Montgomery. The future for those buildings is unclear from the plans released Tuesday.
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