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Louisville Metro Stepping Up Its Planning for Pedestrians

Jerry Abramson, mayor of Louisville, Kentucky, has announced plans to invest $100,000 in creating a pedestrian plan for his city.

December 12, 2007 - Louisville Courier-Journal

Making Plans For 'Complete' Streets

Officials in Louisville, Kentucky, are considering joining the 22 other cities across the country that have adopted a 'complete' streets policy to ensure roads aren't built solely for cars.

March 9, 2007 - Louisville Courier-Journal

New Urbanism Is Old Business In Indiana River Town

Architectural styles, affordability, convenience, walkability, and economic development are the foci of this "Main Street" event.

May 3, 2006 - Louisville Courier-Journal

Louisville Plans 'City Of Parks'

Louisville, KY, plans a 15-year $20 million upgrade of its park system, expanding it to its suburbs.

February 24, 2005 - Louisville Courier-Journal

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A comprehensive survey of Louisville, Kentucky’s historic structures could halt last-minute battles between developers and preservationists.

October 30, 2004 - Louisville Courier-Journal

Preservation Districts Aim To Employ The Past to Shape The Future

Infringing on property rights or preserving local architectural styles? More Louisville, KY neighborhoods are establishing historic preservation districts in an effort to protect their distinctive character.

July 19, 2004 - Louisville Courier-Journal

Louisville's 'Fourth Street Live' To Begin Construction

Louisville is set to transform their ailing downtown Galleria into a mix of retail and entertainment.

March 14, 2003 - Louisville Courier-Journal

Urban Services District Planned

Louisville proposes an Urban Services District that would deliver the same services to residents in Louisville's old city limits without raising taxes.

January 10, 2003 - Louisville Courier-Journal

Hospital To Leave Town Center For Out-County

Leaving the Downtown was not just a post-WWII phenomenon.

December 11, 2002 - Louisville Courier-Journal

Progressive Regional Planning In Louisville

City-county merger and Cornerstone 2020 result in design regulations for all proposed commercial and residential developments.

October 9, 2002 - Louisville Courier-Journal

Amtrak Returns To Downtown Louisville

Passenger trains returned to downtown Louisville when the Kentucky Cardinal pulled into Union Station and was greeted by a crowd of more than 250.

December 5, 2001 - Louisville Courier-Journal

A New Plan For Louisville Estate

The largest piece of undeveloped property in Louisville would be developed over the next 25 years under a plan that includes mixed use developments and green space.

October 14, 2001 - Louisville Courier-Journal

Kentucky's First Experience With New Urbanism

Norton Commons, designed by Duany PlaterZyberk is the first new urbanism project to make its way to Louisville. Will is succeed?

June 18, 2001 - Louisville Courier-Journal

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