<p>Holly Jansen Fulkerson from Memphis Heritage visits Memphis Metropolis to explain what historic preservation is all about, discuss some recent advocacy efforts, and introduce a new program focused on the recognition and documentation of historic African American places. &nbsp;Later in the program, urban designer Ray Brown joins Emily to talk about why a gas station and convenience store on Sam Cooper and Hollywood was a bad idea and the development challenges and opportunities on Summer Avenue.&nbsp;</p>

Biking in Memphis: The State of the System. With John Paul Shaffer, Nick Oyler, and Charlie Santo

Memphis Metropolis is about the built environment – the building blocks that define the look and feel of our city and region. From the downtown skyscrapers to the historic neighborhoods to the suburbs, we’ll talk to community leaders and residents, examining architecture, transportation, public art, parks, development and redevelopment plans, and much more, from a variety of perspectives. Your host is Emily Trenholm. Memphis Metropolis airs every Monday from 1 to 2 pm. Central on WYXR 91.7 FM.