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LOUISVILLE DOWNTOWN PARTNERSHIP LAUNCHES NEW ‘DOWNTOWN WORK PERKS’ PROGRAM

Monthly Downtown employee appreciation events to run May through October

Kicking off in May and running through October, the event series will take place every fourth Wednesday in conjunction with LDP’s popular Food Truck Wednesday event, providing Downtown workers with a rotating complimentary perk each month.

The inaugural Downtown Work Perks event will debut on Wednesday, May 28. In addition to the regular lineup of food trucks, the first event will feature a fresh produce market by Sunny Acres Farms. The first 50 Downtown employees to arrive will receive a free bag of fresh produce. Live music will be provided by Louisville-based artist Logan Leet.

“Work Perks is a great way to say thanks to our Downtown workforce, and maybe attract some more people to come to the office who might otherwise work remotely,” said Rebecca Fleischaker, executive director of LDP. “As the Downtown community continues to grow, fun perks like this make our city center a desired work environment by fostering workforce camaraderie and contributing to the vibrant street-level vitality that drives Downtown’s economic success.”

Downtown Work Perks will be offered the fourth Wednesday of the month, and will include giveaways such as free produce, gourmet popcorn, coffee, sweet treats, and more. 

To receive the monthly perk, Downtown employees must present a valid work badge, business card, or other workplace identification. Each monthly offering will be available to the first 50 employees. While the complimentary perks are reserved for Downtown workers, the produce market and/or additional vendors will remain open for additional purchases by employees, visitors, and local residents.

All Downtown Work Perks events take place during the Food Truck Wednesday series, which activates the 200 block of S. 4th Street each week from 11am to 2pm. The weekly event transforms the area into a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly destination with food trucks, live entertainment, and community engagement.

Downtown Work Perks is sponsored by River City Bank. To learn more, visit louisvilledowntown.org/work-perks. To download the event graphic, click here.

LOUISVILLE DOWNTOWN PARTNERSHIP LAUNCHES NEW ‘DOWNTOWN WORK PERKS’ PROGRAM

Louisville Downtown Partnership (LDP) today announced a significant expansion of the Louisville Downtown Management District (LDMD), Kentucky’s first Business Improvement District. The growth will extend the LDMD district boundary to encompass the area surrounding Louisville Slugger Field and Angel’s Envy distillery, as well as a two-block section adjacent to the Louisville Medical & Education District (LOUMED), closing the gap between the two district boundaries.
 
The expanded district strengthens LDP’s commitment to fostering a dynamic and thriving Downtown core, enabling LDMD to extend its essential services to these areas, including placemaking, economic development, and marketing initiatives alongside enhanced safety, outreach, hospitality, and supplemental cleaning services provided by the LDP Ambassador team, which operates seven days a week from 7am to midnight.
 
“This expansion represents our ongoing commitment to creating a vibrant, welcoming Downtown experience for residents, businesses, and visitors alike,” said Rebecca Fleischaker, executive director of LDP. “By bridging the gap to LOUMED and incorporating landmarks like Slugger Field and Angel’s Envy, we’re creating a more consistent-looking Downtown while bringing our essential services to areas where people are.”
 
Passed by Metro Council on Thursday, May 15, the expansion exceeded the required number of petitions per state statute of 33% of property owners and 51% of total property value.
 
“Our Downtown has great momentum right now. Visitor numbers have surpassed pre-pandemic levels and we’re seeing more and more companies choose to relocate in the heart of Louisville,” said Mayor Craig Greenberg. “The LDMD expansion will have a significant impact on LOUMED and Slugger Field, two destinations that will be seeing major public and private investment over the coming years.”
 
The legislation was sponsored by Councilman Ken Herndon. The last LDMD boundary expansion occurred in 2017, extending east from Floyd St. to Hancock St. beneath the I-65 underpass on Main, Market, and Jefferson streets and south of York St. to include the 800 Tower Apartments, James Collins Ford, and Solid Light.
 
“I’m delighted to support the expansion of LDMD’s services to new areas of our already-resurgent Downtown,” said Councilman Ken Herndon, Metro Council, District 4. “Having worked at or with LDMD for many years, I know firsthand the universally positive effect those services and that detailed attention means for the heart of our community.”
 
The new LDMD boundaries will be in effect as of June 1, 2025.
 
“Downtown Louisville is at the heart of Angel’s Envy, and we’re proud to see this district expansion move forward,” said Gigi DaDan, General Manager of Angel’s Envy. “As a key destination on the Bourbon Trail, this investment enhances the guest experience and brings renewed energy to everyone who comes through our doors.”
 
Formed in 2013, LDP is comprised of two long-standing organizations: LDMD and the Downtown Development Corporation (DDC). LDMD was established in 1991 by ordinance with a mission to promote Downtown’s quality of life by creating a safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable environment.
 
“On behalf of the LDMD Board, I want to thank Mayor Greenberg and Metro Council for approving the expansion of the Business Improvement District to include Louisville Slugger Field, Angel’s Envy, the block of 2nd and Liberty, and the block of 2nd and Chestnut,” said Andy Treinen, President & CEO, Frazier History Museum and LDMD Board Chair. “As LDP continues its work to ensure Louisville is a safe, clean, and vibrant downtown, expanding the patrols of our outstanding ambassadors only makes us stronger.”
 
LDP’s work is guided by the 2024 Louisville Downtown Development Strategy, a bold 10-year vision for how the city, businesses, and residents can ensure that Louisville continues to thrive as the economic, cultural, and creative center of the region.
 
For more information and a map of the new district boundary, visit louisvilledowntown.org/about-ldmd.