Public investments make the most sense in areas with existing infrastructure and excess capacity. After the adoption of the Comprehensive Plan, DPD and HCD should work to establish an official Reinvestment Boundary within the City of Memphis and unincorporated Shelby County. The Reinvestment Boundary will result from detailed analysis identifying the location and condition of existing infrastructure and areas where excess capacity exists that are suitable for additional development. All public incentive programs should be limited to projects and areas within the official Reinvestment Boundary.

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