Point of Interest 01
Derelict to Dashing
Crosstown was left in a state of ruin. Abandoned and in need of love, its transformation is nothing short of a marvel.
Sears built a massive distribution centre in Memphis in 1927, providing jobs and a thriving industry to the community. Over time, shifting demographics and population depletion in Memphis' urban core led to its closure. Architects, planners and urban designers transformed the space into a vertical village, bringing new life, light and vibrancy to the 10-storey building. Crosstown Concourse opened in 2017, and is now home to a high school; a YMCA fitness center; a theater; a free art gallery; a radio station; and the nation’s largest private dental clinic. There are also nearly 300 apartment units in the building for participants in arts programs. Today, Crosstown Concourse welcomes 2,500 visitors per day.
The building is the emblem. But there is something greater than the emblem itself. It's the members, it's the love, it's the respect Memphians hold for the character of our city.Mayer A .C Wharton Jr. - Memphis, TN
Point of Interest 01
Crosstown was left in a state of ruin. Abandoned and in need of love, its transformation is nothing short of a marvel.
Point of Interest 02
Memories of Crosstown's heyday saddened the community. The revival has reignited the spirit of the neighbourhood.
Point of Interest 03
Crosstown's success is an example for the many iconic, yet empty, structures peppered throughout America. It reminds that a new life is possible.