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A community of Opportunity & Transformation
We are energizing government, education, non-profits, and business to invest and grow with the people and places of Westwood
LATEST PROJECTS
Short Films
A gallery of short films showcasing all the new and exciting initiatives uplift Westwood is taking to better our community, schools, and businesses.
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OUR INITIATIVES
Our Uplift Westwood Initiatives
Uplifting Our Community
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$43 Million in redevelopment of Southwest Twin
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New police precinct
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New public library
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Open-Air spaces (Movie screen backdrop in community spaces)
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Additional affordable senior living
Uplifting Our Public Schools
We have officially adopted our public schools and coordinate with the schools' principals to support academic and athletic needs.
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We helped coordinate 10's of millions of dollars in recent support from xAI to renovate four academic buildings, public schools, and construct new athletic field complexes.
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Connecting support from BSN Sports with needs in our schools, including new football helmets, cheerleader uniforms, nutritional support, and academic materials.
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Ongoing collaborations with MSCS, GMCC, & xAI to bring historical transformational investment into our public schools.
Uplifting Our Businesses
Transformational investment in Crystal Palace.
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Supporting Christ Community services effort to revitalize the 90,000 sq. ft Crystal Palace building located at 3rd and Mitchell.
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Goal is to create adequate space for small businesses, non profits and public services to come together and thrive.
Current Tennants
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CCHS (Christ Community Health Services)
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Shelby Cares
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A new church plant
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Man Down Boxing Club
Coming Soon
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A local bank
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Sit-down restaurants
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Grocery Stores
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Westwood-owned small businesses
We are working closely with Mayor Young and the Memphis city council as it invests future xAI tax revenue in Westwood
OUR INITIATIVES
Our Uplift Westwood Initiatives
Uplifting Our Community
The heart and mission of Uplift Westwood is to be the strongest advocate possible to energize government agencies, nonprofit organizations, education institutions, and private businesses to say “YES!” to investing and growing with Westwood.
Uplifting Our Public Schools
From playgrounds and athletic fields to walking trails and picnic spots, the health and happiness of Westwood families will thrive in our parks and their children on school grounds. Uplift Westwood looks forward to pursuing supportive resources for our green spaces.
Uplifting Our Businesses
The next level of success for the City of Memphis resides in the revitalization and engagement of its neighborhoods in north and south Memphis. Uplift Westwood looks forward to supporting current businesses in our community and inviting new entrepreneurs and businesses to create their future with Westwood.
“We’re hoping to gain a sense of buy-in from the community.
Because the cavalry is not coming. We are the cavalry.”
— Rev. Melvin Watkins, Senior Pastor at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church–Westwood
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About Uplift Westwood
Uplift Westwood CDC’s mission is to empower, enable and support community members in their efforts to revitalize the Westwood community. UWCDC serves as a vehicle through which residents and businesses can work together to solve problems and improve all aspects of the quality of life of its residents, business owners, and visitors.
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Want to be a part of all that Uplift Westwood is doing to better our communities? Click the links below to partner with us and invest in changed lives.
LATEST PROJECTS
Latest Projects
XAi Update
Xai is stepping up as a good neighbor for the community of Westwood. Watch historic moment as the school board debates the idea of receiving a significant gift for our students.