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Weaving the Arts into Communities

The Main Street Trolley plays an important role in bringing visitors to the South Main historic arts district in Memphis.

Most communities are interested in attracting talented people, participating in the new economy and building quality of life. However, some may question whether trying to build a creative economy—an economy centered around arts and entertainment—is an appropriate approach when economic development resources are limited.

Community leaders in two urban neighborhoods, in Memphis and St. Louis, and two rural areas, in Mississippi and Illinois, gambled on arts and entertainment to revitalize their neighborhoods. Take a look at their success stories and think about what the arts could do for your community.

South Main Historic District: Memphis
By Ellen Eubank
Community Affairs Manager

The story of the South Main district in Memphis is a story of rebirth—a rebirth through arts, specifically.

Phil Woodard, past president of the South Main Association and local developer, has served as a father of this rebirth. He and his wife, who are also art collectors, had developed relationships with local artists through an auction. When Woodard and his wife decided in 1995 to...FULL STORY