The project involved redeveloping a vacant and blighted former car dealership in Southeast Memphis to house the school. Financial assistance was needed to remove blight, complete redevelopment of the building and improve the overall neighborhood quality of life. The project is located in a Census Tract that is designated severely distressed based on poverty, unemployment, and income. EDGE provided Moore Tech Automotive a 15-year Community Builder PILOT to help eliminate blight and get the program up and running.

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