Urban Intervention necessitates prioritization of when, where and how much. This presentation focuses on the revitalization of the Memphis region by focusing infrastructure dollars strategically to entice Heavy-hitters (economic decision makers) living inside Shelby County while improving adjoining economically challenged neighborhoods. The classic relationship between the high ground and the low ground as determinates of urban form are explored.

1. A Shelby County Urban Intervention Infrastructure Strategy Shelby County Fayette County Marshall County Desota County Crittenden County

2. Indian History Shelby County Nonconnah Wolf

4. Form and Land Uses Followed theTerrain Shelby County

5. Settlement Centers Shelby County

7. The “zipper” ties together Cultural Assets, Centers and Neighborhoods Shelby County

8. Following the Indian Trace Shelby County