What this tracks
This dataset maps Memphis’ 3.0 Planning Districts, which are geographic areas used for city planning and development initiatives.
Why it matters to you
Knowing your planning district helps you track neighborhood improvements and voice concerns at the right community meetings. If you’re opening a business in Raleigh or Hickory Hill, this shows which district’s zoning rules apply to your location. Residents can use this to see if their area is prioritized for upcoming infrastructure projects like park upgrades or road repairs.
How to read this data
name — The planning district name (e.g., “Frayser”), which corresponds to recognizable Memphis neighborhoods.
shape_leng — Technical measurement of the district boundary’s length (sample value: 0.429), useful for understanding relative district sizes.
Try it yourself
Visit Memphis’ planning department website with this data to see which district contains your home address, then check that district’s upcoming projects in the city budget.