Webb Brewer and Constance Brown from Neighborhood Preservation, Inc. discuss an innovative Memphis and Shelby &nbsp;County program that helps both tenants and landlords avoid evictions caused by COVID. Later in the show, commentator Charlie Santo from University of Memphis returns to discuss some of the historical causes and impacts of evictions in Memphis. Emily and Charlie also reflect on the legacy of Tommy Pacello, a transformative community development leader who died in November.&nbsp;
Resources
<a href="http://home901.org/covid-resources/">Information about applying for the eviction program</a>
<a href="http://covid19evictionform.com/">Form to declare COVID-19 related financial distress</a>

Neighborhood Spotlight: The Heights. With Jared Myers and Ray Brown

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.