Downtown Jackson Partners' Representatives Speak to Rotary Club of North Jackson
and Brittany Cain, Executive Director, Team JAXN
spoke to the Rotary Club of North Jackson at its
October 11, 2016 meeting. Mr. Allen discussed
progress in the redevelopment of downtown Jack-
son from the construction and inhabiting of resi-
dences in the downtown area to the "One Lake"
project that is expected to develop a riverwalk
area in the downtown district as well as reduce
the potential for flooding of the Pearl River. This
project is expected to be approved for construction
in 2017. Federal Funds for its construction are ear-
marked, but have not been allocated to date. The
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, the State Congress-
ional delegation, as well as local governments have
all "signed-off" on the project.
downtown Jackson has become the safest place to
be in the Metro Area. He cited the growing number
of downtown residents who currently occupy the
King Edward Hotel, The Standard Life Building, the
Electric Building, the Plaza Building plus the plans
for the Lamar Life Building, the Old Federal Court-
house (on Capitol St.) and several others.
according to its website is "TeamJXN is an organization
committed to showcasing the growth and positive mo-
mentum rising up in Jackson, Mississippi. From busi-
ness and restaurant developments to entrepreneurial
successes, we want to build community and create an
agenda that supports positive things happening in our
great city. To boil it down, we are a passionate group
of cheerleaders for Jackson who are intentional about
making sure good things continue to happen here.
TeamJXN isn't about a political or business agenda.
Our goal is to provide the community opportunities
engage in this great city, while aligning ourselves
with key projects that will make our city better
for citizens and visitors. As the organization contin-
ues to grow, we plan to develop programs connect
people, places and organizations that will help bring
people to Jackson and keep people in Jackson.
By putting the right tools in the hands of Jackson
entrepreneurs and engaging with existing busi-
nesses in the city, TeamJXN hopes to inspire growth
and attract talent to help this city reach its full potential."
She closed with a request which again for the web-
site is "To help us do this, we need people like you.
Get involved by joining and volunteering on a committee."
We thank Mr. Allen and Ms. Cain for their presenta-
tions and for what they are doing to improve our
Capitol City. The accompanying photo shows John
Gomez, Associate Director DJP (left), Rotarian Henry Larose (second from left) Ms. Cain (second from right, and Mr. Allen (right) following the presentation. 