BLDG Memphis (Build. Live. Develop. Grow.) is a coalition of organizations and individuals who support the development and redevelopment of healthy, vibrant, attractive, and economically sustainable neighborhoods throughout the Memphis region. We accomplish this through policy and advocacy; community engagement and civic engagement; and capacity building programs for community development organizations.

Strong Neighborhoods

We value the importance of strong neighborhoods as our reason to exist.

Community-Informed

We value community-informed approaches.

Member-Focused

We value our members' priorities, and look to members to be an authentic voice of their resident constituents.

Collaboration

We value collaboration as an effective way to solve problems and maximize resources.

Innovative

We value innovative and asset-based solutions that can be contextualized in our neighborhoods by our members.

Access & Opportunity

We value all residents and businesses to fully participate in innovation and economic advancement to achieve a city of opportunity for all.

Equitable Development

We value our ability to be critical in service of equitable community development.

Public Participation

We value robust public participation in all areas of community development.

Systemic Change

We value a high priority on policy and advocacy as the means for systematic and sustainable change.