Table of Contents

Autonomous Vehicles

The city's comprehensive plan contains objectives and actions that address connected and autonomous vehicles in its High Performance Infrastructure goal. Goal 4 actions include prioritizing transit, shared mobility, and environmental sustainability in the deployment of autonomous transportation (Action 4.4.10) and initiating secured testing of autonomous shuttles in selected areas or related to special events (Action 4.4.12).

Climate Change

The city’s comprehensive plan addresses climate change impacts in its Sustainable and Resilient Communities goal. It includes objectives and actions to reduce the impacts of climate change by improving the city’s capacity to protect communities, addressing health and environmental systems, prioritizing energy efficiency and renewable energy, and expanding the use and protection of natural landscapes and green infrastructure.

Comprehensive Planning

This comprehensive plan emphasizes using land, connectivity, and opportunity to help Memphis achieve their vision of building up, not out. The plan is organized into three main topics, with eight goals that include programs, policies, and actions:

Land
o    Goal 1: Complete, Cohesive Communities
o    Goal 2: Vibrant Civic Spaces
o    Goal 3: Sustainable and Resilient Communities

Connectivity
o    Goal 4: High Performing Infrastructure
o    Goal 5: Connected Corridors and Communities

Opportunity
o    Goal 6: Equitable Opportunities
o    Goal 7: Prosperous and Affordable Communities
o    Goal 8: Engaged Communities

Housing Supply Planning

This plan recommends strategies to improve different place types in Memphis, Tennessee, to enhance land, connectivity, and opportunity. The strategies focus on using community anchors for creating walkable, mixed-use neighborhoods. Recommended for inclusive affordable housing options is “universal design” to meet the needs of residents.