by twistaff | Jul 4, 2023 | Housing, Receivership, TWI in the News
Vincent Sawyer, a staff attorney for The Works, Inc., said that includes addressing blight and the property owners who don’t seem to care or have disappeared like “defunct corporations, heirs, out of state investors and people who have no interest complying with court...
by twistaff | Jun 13, 2023 | Housing, TWI in the News
The Works has teamed up with Aequo Fund Management to create the Aequo Fund GECMemphis, which is targeted at helping emerging minority developers have access tocapital they often struggle to get from traditional routes. Read more at bizjournals.com
by twistaff | Jun 2, 2023 | TWI in the News
To receive the funding, EDGE created a collaboration with multiple public and community organizations, including the City of Memphis Division of Housing & Community Development, Community Redevelopment Agency and The Works. Read more at...
by twistaff | Jun 1, 2023 | Community Engagement, Regenerative Initiatives, TWI in the News, Washington Bottoms
On Sunday, June 4th, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., guests will get to see 13 gardens, including Sallie Hillard Park, the Buddhist Temple Garden, and Washington Bottoms Community Garden Trails. While guests are encouraged to visit the Works Urban Farm (WUF) which grows vegetables...
by twistaff | May 31, 2023 | Housing, TWI in the News
“One thing: we have a lot of land,” said Roshun Austin, the President and CEO of The Works Inc., “We have a relatively low cost of living and with such a significant Black population, it’s important we focus on increasing opportunities.” Read more at...
by twistaff | May 31, 2023 | Community Engagement, Regenerative Initiatives, TWI in the News, Washington Bottoms
As part of the Experience Memphis Gardens event, which “immerses gardeners, farmers, and lovers of green in a feast of botanical brilliance,” the Evergreen neighborhood and Washington Bottoms will be hosting their tours this Sunday, June 4 from 10am to 3pm. Read more...