Officials cut the ribbon on newly renovated 500W building in downtown Louisville
- The newly renovated 500W building on West Jefferson Street in downtown Louisville was officially opened on Tuesday, July 11, 2023.
- The building renovation is part of a broader initiative to rejuvenate downtown Louisville, with millions of dollars invested in this single project.
- The 500W building, formerly known as PNC Plaza, is located near Louisville Metro Hall and Jefferson Square Park.
- The building now features a lounge, bar, rooftop terrace, meeting spaces, indoor golf simulators, and a fitness center with Peloton bikes.
- The first floor of the building houses the first Barista Parlor coffee shop in Louisville.
- Baird, one of the companies in the building, emphasized the importance of contributing to the revitalization of downtown.
- The total cost of the renovation was $18 million.
On Tuesday, July 11, 2023, the ribbon was ceremoniously cut to inaugurate the newly refurbished 500W building on West Jefferson Street in downtown Louisville. This single building has seen millions of dollars in investment as part of a broader initiative to rejuvenate downtown Louisville.
The grand opening of the 500W building, previously known as PNC Plaza, took place on Tuesday. The building, situated near Louisville Metro Hall and Jefferson Square Park, has been transformed into a ‘Re-imagined Downtown Office Building.’ It now boasts a lounge, bar, rooftop terrace, meeting spaces, indoor golf simulators, and a fitness center equipped with Peloton bikes, among other amenities. The first floor is home to the first Barista Parlor coffee shop in Louisville.
One of the building’s occupants is the company Baird. Jim Allen, vice chair at Baird, emphasized the importance of being part of the solution to revitalize downtown, stating that a vibrant downtown hub is crucial.
The total cost of the renovation amounted to $18 million.