Reversing Sun Belt Growth Model, Memphis Looks to Shrink Its Footprint

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By Angie SchmittFeb 13, 2017, 11:04 am97 pts
Like many Sun Belt cities, Memphis owes its population growth over the last several decades to outward expansion. Since 1998 alone, the city has overseen 15 annexations, reports the Jacksonville-based blog Modern Cities. But while it was sprawling (it now occupies a larger footprint than Chicago) its…

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