Development

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Business
3 developments we’re watching in 2026
These ongoing projects are all slated to see big updates this year.
February 09, 2026 12:00 PM
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Declan Lowthian
A Victorian-era home, converted into a whimsical children's museum. Several trees are growing up the walls of the house, and a giant fish sits out front.
City
The AHOY Children’s Museum is breaking ground
Celebrate the groundbreaking of the new museum at the 11th annual Portland Art + Heritage Fair.
October 3, 2024
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Declan Lowthian
A rusty, industrial bridge crosses a wide river, with a modern city skyline in the background.
City
A new study could reconnect Portland and Shawnee to the Ohio River
Between I-64, railroad tracks, and a flood wall, there’s a lot in the way.
September 24, 2024
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Jeff Milby
A rendering of a public park
Development
Ballard Park to receive $1.3 million investment
The Smoketown park will be overhauled next year to include a new basketball court, picnic area, and butterfly garden.
September 17, 2024
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Declan Lowthian
A metal suspension bridge spans a river.
City
Construction on the Sherman Minton Bridge is almost finished
Derby City commuters can rejoice, the project will be complete in Mid-November.
September 6, 2024
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Jeff Milby
kentucky expo center rendering
Business
New renovations announced for the Kentucky Expo Center
A ~$400 million, two-phase plan will add a new building and combine existing ones.
August 22, 2024
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Declan Lowthian
An archetectural rendering of a teal building and a sign reading "yachtsea"
Development
Louisville development updates for August 2024
Derby City is always growing.
August 14, 2024
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Declan Lowthian
Pedestrians stand on the sidewalk of a busy urban street, while a bicyclist rides along a path.
City
NuLu Streetscape Project continues
Construction will go block-by-block through fall 2025.
August 6, 2024
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Jeff Milby
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7 Brew Coffee’s newest stand opens on Monday
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An artists rendering of a modern park, featuring walking paths, trees and, green space.
City
LOUMED Commons will soon be Louisville’s newest park
A decommissioned jail building is giving way to green space.
August 5, 2024
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Jeff Milby
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Food
New Monk’s Road restaurant + tasting room to open on Whiskey Row
Monk’s Road Boiler House will bring fine dining to the corner of 2nd and Main.
July 16, 2024
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Jeff Milby
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Culture
Blast from the past: take and share films with Louisville’s Free Blockbuster community
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Jeff Milby
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2026 travel trends in Louisville
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January 5, 2026
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Brianna Williams
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What our readers love about LOUtoday
We compiled all of the feedback from our Giving Campaign to learn what readers love most and want to see more of in our newsletters. Here’s a peek at what they said.
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Culture
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December 30, 2025
A bridge hangs over a frozen river, as a tow boat pushes through the ice. On the banks, snow covers the walkways.
Live
It’s a winter-ful life
Average temps and more snow than usual are in our future.
December 10, 2025
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Declan Lowthian
A rendering of proposed developments in the lot adjacent to Louisville's Slugger Field.
Real Estate
Two Louisville development projects one year later.
These two projects were announced this time last year — what’s their status?
December 8, 2025
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Declan Lowthian
paristown ice skating
City
3 places to go ice skating in Louisville
Lace em’ up, LOU — let’s hit the ice.
December 2, 2025
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Jeff Milby
a row of holiday pop-up shops
Events
Holiday markets in Derby City
From pop-up shops to season-long shopping sprees, we have all your local gift giving needs covered.
November 24, 2025
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Declan Lowthian