History

As an outgrowth of the Memphis AIA150 Committee formed in conjunction with the 150th anniversary of the American Institute of Architects and its “Blueprint for America“ initiative, the idea and momentum for a civic design center for Memphis and the surrounding region emerged. To that end, a sub-committee was formed early in 2006 and charged with conducting the necessary research and planning to launch such a center. Included were representatives from five partner organizations: 1) the American Institute of Architects, Memphis Chapter (AIA); 2) the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA); 3) the University of Memphis; 4) the UrbanArt Commission; and 5) the Urban Land Institute (ULI).

The Memphis Regional Design Center filed its Charter & Bylaws; formed its Board of Trustees and Steering Committee; received its letter of incorporation as a not for profit organization from the State of Tennessee; and began to raise the start up funding in the fall of 2007.

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Governance

Board of Trustees- The Board of Trustees is responsible for policy, long term planning and the promotion of the MRDC in the community.

Executive Steering Committee- The Steering Committee is a working board responsible for the day to day management issues, project selection, allied organization and community connections, yearly program planning, and assistance with the specific projects undertaken by the MRDC.

Staff

Charles “Chooch“ Pickard, AIA- Executive Director/Chief Design Officer

Krishna Kasi,- Design Intern

Contact Us

Memphis Regional Design Center
114 N. Main Street
Memphis, TN 38103
901.575.0565 office
901.575.0541 fax
info@mrdcinfo.org