2°C Mississippi in the News
Economic Development Tour
2°C Mississippi was delighted to be a “stop” on Jackson Redevelopment Authority’s Economic Development Week bus tour. Many thanks to Christopher G. Pike, EDFP, CPM and Yolanda R. Owens, CFRM for their continued support of our green infrastructure project addressing urban heat islands on historic Farish Street. It was refreshing to see the interest the participants showed in our project.
Project Signing Press Conference
On May 28, 2024, 2°C Mississippi achieved another major milestone in it’s ongoing efforts to develop a green infrastructure solution to the urban heat island effect on historic Farish Street. The agreement was signed by Dominika Parry, 2°C Mississippi’s Founder, President and CEO, and Christopher Pike, Executive Director of the Jackson Redevelopment Authority.
WLBT News Coverage
The Jackson Redevelopment Authority and 2 C Mississippi announced a partnership that promises to transform a portion of Farish Street into an urban forest. 2 C Mississippi has been working with JRA for over two years on climate strategies for the area. Plans for three parcels of land include a large green space and trees and a stage for entertainment surrounded by shade and veget
Project Funded by USDA Forest Service in the Amount of $1.5 million
Our Partners: Communities of Shalom, Jackson Community Design Center (MSU), CAPA Strategies
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