Some of Louisville’s neighborhoods, like Schnitzelburg, are defined by historical boundaries — like the path of its old trolley loop. Others, like downtown, are bounded by the law.
Last week, the Louisville Metro Council approved a request by the Louisville Downtown Partnership to expand the Downtown Management District. This district was established in 1991 as the state’s first Business Improvement District, with the goal of enhancing economic + residential life.
The expansion adds the areas around Slugger Field + a handful of blocks between First and Second streets to broaden the operational reach of the Louisville Downtown Partnership.
Here’s a sample of what LDP does:
- Install public art
- Host events like Food Truck Wednesdays + Downtown Drive-Ins
- Provide trash cleanup, graffiti removal, outreach, and information through downtown ambassadors
Bonus: We sat down with members of the LDP to learn more about the ambassador program. Always look for the orange shirts.
