LPM ‘A place that fits the people’: $90 million project aims to transform JCTC downtown

LPM ‘A place that fits the people’: $90 million project aims to transform JCTC downtown

  • Article Source: Louisville Public Media by Jacob Munoz, Published August 2, 2023.
  • Project Overview:
    • JCTC leaders are launching the Jefferson Rising project to revamp the college’s downtown Louisville campus.
    • Plans include a new science building, parking garage, and green space between First and Second Streets.
    • The first phase focuses on an area mainly occupied by a JCTC parking lot north of the Broadway corridor.
  • Funding and Costs:
    • The first phase is estimated to cost $50 million.
    • JCTC will fund half, the Statewide Capital Improvements Plan will contribute $22 million, and private fundraising will cover the remainder.
  • Construction Timeline:
    • Parking garage construction begins this month.
    • New science building construction starts in October.
    • The new building will replace the old Hartford Hall Tower, which will be demolished.
  • Statements from JCTC President Ty Handy:
    • The investment aims to boost student pride.
    • JCTC has made significant progress over the past decade, including tripling its graduate rate.
    • The new facilities will better serve the community.
  • About JCTC:
    • JCTC has six campuses with approximately 12,000 students.
    • It’s one of the largest postsecondary institutions in the commonwealth.
    • Part of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System, established in 1997.
  • Funding Breakdown for the Entire Project:
    • Total cost: $90 million.
    • State: $50 million.
    • College: $30 million.
    • Other sources will cover the remaining amount.
  • Statements from Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg:
    • The project aligns with city plans to rejuvenate downtown.
    • He looks forward to the new green spaces and park areas.
  • Additional Features:
    • The commons will be the largest downtown green space outside of Waterfront Park.
    • It will offer recreational activities like disc golf.
  • Firms Involved:
    • Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects, Omni Architects, and CARMAN Landscape Architecture are expected to work on the first phase.
    • They are in the final planning stages with the state.

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