Publication Date: 10-05-2023
MEDIA CONTACT:
Bryn Alston
(502) 614-4122
balston@louisvilledowntown.org
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (October 5, 2023) – Today, Louisville Downtown Partnership (LDP), a non-profit organization that supports and promotes the redevelopment, vitality, and economic growth of the greater Downtown area, announced its plans to relocate their office to the 500W building this fall.
The 7,000+ square foot office space will occupy a portion of the 12th floor of the newly renovated building located on the corner of 5th and Jefferson. LDP’s new office will accommodate 9 offices, 2 workstations, flexible meeting spaces, a conference room, and research library. The new space will provide LDP with an improved workspace to help facilitate internal and external collaboration.
“As a voice for all Downtown stakeholders, it is critical to our mission to stay centrally located in the Downtown footprint and engaged in our core,” said Rebecca Fleischaker, executive director of LDP. “The new space will provide us more visibility and access and will give us great collaborative spaces and the ability to meet with community partners, businesses, and developers in-house.”
The new office space was selected through a committee process which evaluated several different units in the Downtown area. LDP expects to be in its new office by late October.
“We are excited for LDP to relocate to the new and improved 500W Building,” said Ja Hillebrand, Chairman and CEO of Stock Yards Bank & Trust and Downtown Development Corporation (DDC) Board Chair, and Stan Moore, President and Co-owner of MAPS Security and Louisville Downtown Management District (LDMD) Board Chair. “The new space will better accommodate LDP’s needs and allow for enhanced services and engagement in the Downtown community.”
500W owner and developer SomeraRoad completed renovations to the office building in 2023. The refreshed building features an updated exterior and lobby, including a barista parlor and lounge, flexible meeting spaces, a private tenant amenity floor, rooftop terrace, and a state-of-the-art fitness center.
“Our team is proud to welcome Louisville Downtown Partnership to 500W,” said Andrew Marchetti, Senior Vice President, SomeraRoad. “The building has positioned itself not only as an unparalleled office experience, but as a gathering place for the Louisville community, encouraging connectivity, innovation, and creativity. LDP will be a fantastic addition.”
LDP’s new address will be 500 W. Jefferson, Suite 1210, Louisville, KY 40202.
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About LDP
LDP’s mission is to improve the economy of Downtown Louisville by promoting the redevelopment, vitality and economic growth of the Central Business District and surrounding areas and to improve Downtown’s quality of life by creating a safe, clean and enjoyable environment.
About 500W
500W is a Class A, 29-story office tower centrally located in the heart of Louisville’s Central Business District. The 550,000-sf tower has recently completed a transformative multi-million-dollar investment making it the premiere office address in downtown Louisville. The reimagined lobby includes a coffeeshop, featuring a barista bar with seating areas, flexible meeting spaces, and outdoor seating overlooking Jefferson Square Park. The 4th floor features an exclusive tenant amenity floor including a private lounge, wet bar, private liquor lockers, rooftop terrace, golf simulator room, and state-of-the-art fitness center.