In 2024, Louisville Downtown Partnership (LDP) released the Louisville Downtown Development Strategy – a 10-year vision for how the city, businesses, and residents can ensure that Downtown Louisville continues to thrive as the economic, cultural, and creative center of the region. The Strategy outlines public and private led projects that will bring that vision to life, and focuses on three core initiatives: Activate Downtown by reinforcing and supporting Downtown’s districts and expanding attractions; Reinforce Downtown as a Residential Neighborhood by advocating for conversion incentives to develop residential opportunities and amenities in and at the edges of Downtown; and Enhance the Public Realm by creating strategic placemaking initiatives, prioritizing pedestrian-friendly streets, and activating and connecting underutilized spaces.
The projects outlined in the strategy encompass a mix of public, private, and public-private-partnership developments. In its first year, nearly half of the 65 projects are already underway or in the early stages of planning. To view the full Downtown Strategy tracker, click here.
