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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
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City
This plan could make it easier to bike throughout Louisville
The Bikeway Implementation Plan hopes to make Louisville a “low stress” place for cyclists.
July 15, 2024
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Jeff Milby
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Culture
The history and future of Louisville’s Waterfront Park
Waterfront Park now spans 85 acres, but it wasn’t always green space and walking trails.
July 12, 2024
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Declan Lowthian
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City
This new nonprofit organization will help shape Louisville’s economy
The Louisville Economic Development Alliance will take on creating a new brand for Louisville, among other responsibilities.
July 1, 2024
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Jeff Milby
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City
Louisville libraries are getting a $1.5 million boost
The funds come from the James Graham Brown Foundation.
June 24, 2024
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Jeff Milby
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Business
Trellis Brewing is open in Smoketown
Louisville’s newest brewery is officially open
June 20, 2024
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Declan Lowthian
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Real Estate
New boutique hotel planned south of Broadway
The 48-room hotel would be built on the former property of the former Bob “The Smiling Irishman” Ryan used car lot.
June 17, 2024
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Jeff Milby
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Business
The Louisville Regional Airport Authority is selling 52 acres of land in Heritage Creek
The South Louisville plot is left over from the time LRAA helped move an entire town.
May 31, 2024
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Declan Lowthian
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Development
$7 million hotel proposed for the Henry Clay Building
One of Louisville’s historic buildings is getting a new lease on life.
May 21, 2024
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Declan Lowthian
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Government
A new plan to improve Preston Highway
After last year’s Metro Government-led Preston Corridor Plan, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is beginning its own study on improvements to Preston Highway.
May 17, 2024
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Declan Lowthian
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City
New Community Healing Garden open in downtown Louisville
It’s located outside of the Louisville Ballet headquarters.
May 10, 2024
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Jeff Milby
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