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 […]
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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 […]
Louisville filmmaker honors roots with latest documentary
A Louisville native wants to document the good and bad in the neighborhood he once lived in. It’s one of Louisville’s last housing complexes, and Beecher Terrace is getting ready for a major revitalization. Around 200 families have already moved out, and the four-phase plan will relocate more than 700 people. Now, a Louisville filmmaker, […]
An everyday hero: Meet a woman who’s vital to the Russell neighborhood’s revitalization
Don’t cross paths with Jackie Floyd unless you’ve got time to spare. The soft-spoken community leader is always ready to discuss the transformation of her west Louisville neighborhood. And after hearing her talk about ongoing positive changes, you may find yourself promising to get involved. One of Floyd’s greatest abilities is inspiring people to act, […]
Vision Russell Team Breaks Ground on Sheppard Park Sprayground
November 13, 2017
Family Health Centers reopens health clinic in Russell neighborhood
Family Health Centers reopens health clinic in Russell neighborhood November 13, 2017 A health clinic at 2500 West Market Street in the Russell neighborhood that was in danger of permanently staying closed has reopened. KentuckyOne Health shut down the clinic in August, and it caused nurse practitioner Vivianne Griffiths a lot of pain to tell her patients […]
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 […]