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Bingham Fellows create three projects to reinvent downtown

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The Bingham Fellows program was created in 1988 via a $500,000 endowment from the Mary and Barry Bingham fund. | Photo provided by Leadership Louisville Center
The Bingham Fellows Class of 2022, a Greater Louisville Inc. leadership program, released its initiatives for 2023 — and it’s all about reviving downtown Louisville.

“Moving Downtown Forward: Adapt & Reinvent” was the focus topic for the class made up of 47 select community-leaders from local organizations like Metro United Way, the Parks Alliance of Louisville, and Simmons College of Kentucky.

Over the course of last year, these Louisvillians explored solutions to reinvigorating Derby City’s downtown landscape post-pandemic and created three projects to bring positive change to the city’s urban core. Here’s a look at the three projects, which you can hear more about in person on Thursday, March 9 at the LeadingBetter Summit at the Kentucky Center.

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A rendering of the first CitySpot launching this spring adjacent to Metro Hall downtown. | Photo provided by Leadership Louisville Center

🏞️ CitySpots

Based on studies that show physical, mental, and environmental health benefits from people spending time together outdoors, the Bingham Fellows launched this project with the hope of turning underutilized sidewalks, plazas, and other outdoor spaces into more defined and welcoming areas for people to gather.

Potential sites are proposed along Main and Fifth Streets with the first CitySpot launching this spring near Metro Hall.

🎨 LouMoment Maker

This project aims to make the process of making art throughout the city — think: murals and other public installations — simple. Once it launches, the Public Activation Guide will be available on Louisville Metro’s website to help communities and individuals understand what it takes to make their neighborhoods an art destination.

🛍️ MELANaire Marketplace

This collective of Black-owned businesses aims to support the growth of Black store owners by creating downtown retail opportunities. It hosts a monthly market day at Fourth Street Live! showcasing vendors. The next one is on Sunday, March 18.
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Tuesday, Feb. 27
  • Louisville Restaurant Week | Monday, Feb. 27-Sunday, March 5 | Various locations, Louisville | $26-$46 | Try pre-fixe, three-course meals from 10+ Louisville restaurants with $1 of every meal benefiting The Hope Buss.
Friday, March 3
  • 2023 Southern Crossings Pottery Festival First Pick Friday | Friday, March 3 | 5-9 p.m. | TEN20 Craft Brewery, 1020 E. Washington St., Louisville | $10-$20 | Get the first opportunity to buy functional ceramics from 12 artists, with a complimentary drink and hors d’oeuvres provided.
  • 4th Annual Fish Fry-Days | Friday, March 3 | 6-9 p.m. | The Merryweather, 1101 Lydia St., Louisville | Free | Enjoy beer pitcher specials and fried food from POCO.
  • Mama Said String Band | Friday, March 3 | 8 p.m. | The Whirling Tiger, 1335 Story Ave., Louisville | $12 | See this Louisville bluegrass band with singer-songwriters Cody Lee Meece and Earl Bowman.
Saturday, March 4
  • The Flea Off Market | Saturday, March 4-Sunday, March 5 | Times vary | NuLu, 1000 E. Market St., Louisville | Free | Shop from local vendors — plus, enjoy food trucks and a full bar.
  • 2023 Speed Ball Late Night | Saturday, March 4 | 9 p.m. | Speed Art Museum, 2035 S. 3rd St., Louisville | $200-$400 | Enjoy dancing, cocktails, and dessert at this white or black tie ball.
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  • Renovations are underway for Cherokee Park’s famous water feature Hogan’s Fountain. After construction wraps in two to three months, cobble stones will have replaced the surrounding asphalt and there will be new seating and landscaping. ⛲
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Don’t let tax season be a stressor — these resources can help. | Photo via Unsplash
For better or worse, it’s that time of year again — tax season. Before you stress, we’re here to share some guidance for filing.

First and foremost, see the IRS’s list of up-to-date tax tips. It covers frequently asked questions like understanding business travel deductions and how military members and their families can receive help with their taxes at no cost.

Louisville is also home to these local tax resources:
Ready to get started filing your taxes? File online with H&R Block’s four different filing options, from free to Premium. Or, file with a tax pro’s help. Don’t forget, the last day to file your taxes is Tuesday, April 18.*
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THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Katie.

Editor’s pick: Spring will soon be sprung across the Ohio Valley, but with beauty comes pain and by pain I mean allergies.

It’s so cruel the outdoor world I love so much betrays me with every sneeze, but that’s nature. According to Dr. Joseph Turbyville of Family Allery & Asthma, Louisville is subjected to higher pollen levels because of its orientation in the valley where pollen is recycled rather than washed away.

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