City and partners present comprehensive riverfront concept; emphasizes phased infrastructure, McKellar cleanup and new Flyway observation deck

City officials and riverfront partners on March 25 presented a consolidated concept to knit together more than two dozen planned projects along the Memphis riverfront — from MLK Riverside Park in South Memphis to Sunset Lake north of the city — and described a phased approach that pairs near‑term infrastructure repairs with longer‑term community planning.

Chief Operating Officer Antonio Adams said the city gathered previously separate plans and partners to avoid piecemeal work and to preserve neighborhood identities while creating continuity along the riverfront corridor. He said the work covers roughly 30 property parcels and will be advanced in phases that allow for maintenance, community engagement and larger construction projects.

Key near‑term and medium‑term items described by presenters and staff: - MLK Riverside Park: Repair and aesthetic improvements including replacing concrete traffic‑block dividers with parking islands and wheel stops, refurbishing pavilions and enhancing trail signage. Presenters noted historic design intent for the park’s entry should be respected as part of upgrades. - McKellar Lake /…