Mayor Greg Fischer today named Lisa Osanka as Director of the Louisville Metro Housing Authority (LMHA), a post she’s held on an interim basis since April. “The Louisville Metro Housing Authority is a national leader in neighborhood revitalization and housing development, and a central part of our efforts to give every citizen the chance to […]
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Louisville Metro Government, Cities United and Kenan Charitable Trust Launch Russell: A Place of Promise
Louisville Metro Government, Cities United and Kenan Charitable Trust Launch Russell: A Place of Promise Russell: A Place of Promise is designed as a national model for equitable community development LOUISVILLE (Aug. 15, 2018) – Louisville Metro Government, Cities United and The William R. Kenan, Jr. Charitable Trust today announced the award of a $5 […]
“Reimagine 9th Street” draft plan available for public comment
From infrastructure projects to private investment, city working with residents to end the physical and psychological divide between west Louisville and downtown LOUISVILLE, KY (June 13, 2018)—After a series of community engagement events and stakeholder meetings, Louisville Metro Government (LMG), working in concert with consultant Gehl Architects since 2017, has completed a draft plan […]
Mayor Fischer joins community leaders and Russell residents to celebrate the completion of Phase I of SmArt stops
Mayor Greg Fischer, community leaders and Russell residents celebrated the completion of the first phase of “SmArt Stop” bus shelters that are planned for the Russell community as part of on-going efforts to revitalize and provide physical improvements to the neighborhood. The structures are one of the projects being funded through the $1 million Choice […]
Vision Russell Team Breaks Ground on Sheppard Park Sprayground
November 13, 2017
Center For Neighborhoods Presents 2017 Neighborhood Summit Community Showcase
Contact: Randy Blevins Think Tank Louisville 502-897-0649 randy@thinktanklou.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CENTER FOR NEIGHBORHOODS PRESENTS 2017 NEIGHBORHOOD SUMMIT COMMUNITY SHOWCASE OCTOBER 28 AT KENTUCKY CENTER FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE Louisville, KY – The Center for Neighborhoods announces its 2017 Neighborhood Summit Community Showcase taking place October 28 from 8:30 am – 2:45 […]
Mayor announces $30 million indoor track and field facility to be developed on Heritage West site
September 19, 2017 Following an extensive community engagement effort and a detailed review conducted by a committee of Metro staff and citizen volunteers, Mayor Greg Fischer today announced that the Louisville Urban League has been selected to develop a state-of-the-art multi-sports complex anchored by an indoor track and field facility on the 24-acre Heritage West […]
Mayor Fischer, LCCC open pilot PNC Gigabit Experience Center in Russell
Mayor Fischer, LCCC open pilot PNC Gigabit Experience Center in Russell May 10, 2017 Mayor Greg Fischer today joined PNC, the Louisville Central Community Centers and other partners to celebrate the grand opening of the pilot PNC Gigabit Experience Center in Russell. The PNC Gigabit Experience Center, located in the Old Walnut Street development of […]
Passport Health Plan announces decision to move headquarters to west Louisville
Passport Health Plan announces decision to move headquarters to west Louisville April 19, 2017 Managed care organization to create Health and Wellness Campus at 18th Street and Broadway Passport Health Plan announced today that it has acquired a significant West Louisville property at 18th Street and Broadway. Passport’s plan for the 20-acre site is to […]
Expanded resources coming to the Nia Center
February 13, 2017 Mayor Greg Fischer today announced expanded resources coming to the Nia Center, a one-stop workforce and entrepreneurial development center located at 2900 W. Broadway. Enhancements include department function additions and training opportunities, a new loan program and the addition of a café. “Our city has great economic momentum right now. We have […]