A transformative project is in the works for the South End neighborhood of Downtown Memphis.
"Conceptual plans were revealed Friday for the widely anticipated redevelopment of Central Station [in Memphis]," reports Bill Dries. Central Station was known as Grand Central Station until 1944 and is currently served by Amtrak and two trolley routes.
According to Dries, "[the] proposal for Central Station includes replacing existing apartments in the train station building with a boutique hotel being developed by the Kemmons Wilson Cos.; building a five-screen Malco movie theater onto the power house building; and possibly adding a new Downtown grocery store run by the Canale family."
The article includes more of the details of the development plan. The Memphis Area Transit Authority board will consider the development plan and agreement in April. For additional coverage, see a short article written by the Memphis Business Journal staff.
Read the full story: Plans Revealed for $55 Million Central Station Project
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