CityUp! City
Pioneering heritage preservation and flood-resilient planning through agricultural economic integration and community economic strengthening in the Mississippi Delta.
Greenville, Mississippi
Climate adaptation planning
Delta cultural preservation
Economic integration
Program Metrics
12
Historic Sites Preserved
8
Flood Mitigation Projects
350+
Community Members Engaged
$3.2M
Economic Impact
Strategic Focus Areas
Protecting and celebrating the rich cultural and historical legacy of the Mississippi Delta region through conservation and adaptive reuse of significant sites.
Developing comprehensive strategies to protect Greenville's communities and infrastructure from flooding while preserving the Delta's natural ecosystem.
Strengthening the connection between agriculture and local economic development through value-added processing and market expansion initiatives.
Comprehensive analysis of Greenville's economic landscape to identify opportunities for growth, resilience, and sustainable development.
How CityUp! Helps
CityUp! is the community revitalization arm of DDP, transforming flood-prone and historic properties into resilient developments, heritage tourism destinations, and agricultural innovation centers in the Mississippi Delta.
Preserving and repurposing historic Delta properties into cultural centers, heritage museums, and community spaces that celebrate Greenville's rich history while creating new economic opportunities.
Transforming flood-prone properties into elevated, resilient developments that can withstand Mississippi River flooding while creating safe, sustainable housing and commercial spaces.
Developing agricultural processing facilities and innovation centers that allow Mississippi Delta farmers to add value to their crops locally, creating jobs and keeping economic benefits in the community.
Client Opportunity
Through the Donation Benefit Services Program, clients who participate in deconstruction and donation can receive ownership in the redevelopment of their donated properties. CityUp! takes strategically located properties in Greenville and transforms them into flood-resilient developments, heritage preservation projects, and agricultural innovation centers that honor the Delta's past while building its sustainable future.
10%
Ownership in Redevelopment
18
Delta Counties
5
Partner Communities
Assessment Phase
Evaluating opportunities and challenges to develop a revitalization strategy.
Cataloging historic sites, flood risk areas, and agricultural assets.
Building a comprehensive Delta revitalization strategy.
Executing heritage, flood-resilience, and agricultural programs.
Partner with us in preserving Greenville's rich heritage while building a flood-resilient future for the Mississippi Delta.
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