2000 Residents, One Street, and a Chance to Save Jackson

About this episode

The episode discusses the potential for revitalizing Downtown Jackson through community and developer collaboration.

Downtown Jackson is at a tipping point. Liz Brister, head of Downtown Jackson Partners, and her husband Bill—a retired finance professor—sit down with Wyatt Emmerich to talk population decline, property redevelopment, safety perceptions, and why one vibrant street could change everything. Hear how private developers, state leaders, and grassroots efforts are aligning for the first time in years—and what still needs to happen to make this comeback real.

People in this episode

Host: Wyatt Emmerich

Guests: Liz Brister, Bill

Topics covered

• population decline
• property redevelopment
• safety perceptions
• urban revitalization
• grassroots efforts

Keywords

• Downtown Jackson
• population decline
• property redevelopment
• safety
• urban development

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Downtown Jackson Partners

Places: Jackson

More episodes of Bigger Pie Forum Podcast

• Brain Drain or Brain Gain? Why Mississippi's Young Leaders Are Staying · April 22, 2026 · 1h 0m
• The Fight to Bring More Home Health Options to Mississippi · March 5, 2026 · 52 min
• Threading the American Dream: Deepa's Fight for Freedom and Business in Mississippi · December 9, 2025 · 1h 14m
• From Chick-fil-A to City Hall: Zach Servis' Bold Mission for Jackson · July 11, 2025 · 58 min
• COVID, Health Equity, and the Mississippi We Face: A Conversation with Dr. Thomas Dobbs · May 8, 2025 · 1h 3m
• Celebrating Laurel, Mississippi: A Community of Tradition, Innovation, and Charm | Part 3 · August 20, 2024 · 28 min