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This $24.6 million project would transform Louisville’s 9th Street
Cars drive along a tree-lined multi-lane road in an urban setting. A large parking lot is at the left, while a new housing development is at the right.
The transformation of 9th Street coincides with other nearby developments, like the Mud Lot (left) revitalization + the Beecher Terrace Apartments (right) were built beginning in 2017. | Image via Louisville Metro Government
On Thursday, Feb. 22, Metro Government officials will kick off the Reimagine 9th Street Project. It’s a civic development, nearly eight years in the making, that will transform one of Louisville’s major thoroughfares, changing it from a wide, multi-lane road to a “complete street” with room for multiple modes of transportation.

Here’s a summary of the plan:
  • Reduce the number of car lanes on 9th Street from six to four
  • Shorten distances at pedestrian crosses + raise intersections
  • Add in protected bike lanes, pedestrian walking paths, and bus-only lanes
  • Increase Louisville’s tree canopy by building a “linear park” down 9th Street
  • Convert Muhammad Ali Boulevard + Chestnut Street from one-way traffic to two-way — there’s been a lot of that happening lately
A rendering shows a street divided into lanes for cars, buses, bicyclists, pedestrians and other amenenities.

The project would reduce car lanes, and include 20-ft pedestrian paths + 6-ft protected bike lanes

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Image via Louisville Metro Government

Bonus: Recently, three neighboring downtown developments were announced, including the 2.97-acre Mud Lot on 9th Street.

In August 2022, the U.S. Department of Transportation awarded Louisville a $15.58 million grant, paving the way for the $24.6 million project. The remaining funds come from Metro and state budgets. Construction is expected to begin in the second half of 2025.

So what’s happening Thursday? HDR Engineering + the Louisville Metro Department of Planning will host the first public event, which will include:
  • Updates on key elements of the project
  • A recap of what’s taken place so far
  • An explanation of how the community can get involved going forward
The meeting will take place at the Louisville Central Community Centers (1300 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd.) from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and refreshments + hors d’oeuvres will be served.

What are you most excited for with the Reimagine 9th Street project?
A. Protected bike lanes
B. Expanded pedestrian walkways
C. A “linear park”
 
 
Events
Wednesday, Feb. 21
  • Bourbon’s Butterfly: Blue Run’s Brand Evolution | Wednesday, Feb. 21 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | The Frazier History Museum, 829 W. Main St., Louisville | $39-$199 | Snag a bottle of single barrel bourbon + hear from industry experts, while snacking on food pairings from the Black Jockey’s Lounge restaurant.
Thursday, Feb. 22
  • Sound Healing with Austin Shook | Thursday, Feb. 22 | 7-8:30 p.m. | FOKO, 991 Logan St., Louisville | $35 | Relax to the sounds + vibrations from 14 different instruments.
  • Dwight Simmons: Live at Monnik | Thursday, Feb. 22 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Monnik Beer Company, 1036 E. Burnett Ave., Louisville | $20 | See this Kentucky stand-up comedian, named to Thrillist’s “50 Best Undiscovered Comics” list.
Friday, Feb. 23
  • LPM Brew With You | Friday, Feb. 23 | 4-7 p.m. | West 6th NuLu, 817 E. Market St., Louisville | Free | Sip on beers with Louisville Public Media personalities like Laura Shine and Kyle Meredith.
Saturday, Feb. 24
  • Junior Explorer: Flight School | Saturday, Feb. 24 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | PNC Achievement Center, Beckley Creek Park, 1411 Beckley Creek Pkwy., Louisville | Free | Help your kiddo build a rocket, kite, or other flying object + see a presentation with live birds, like owls and hawks — registration is required.
Sunday, Feb. 25
  • Pitmasters Series | Saturday, Feb. 24 | 5 p.m. | Pig Beach BBQ, 1101 E. River Rd., Louisville | $65 | Eat BBQ from Peg Leg Porker’s Carey Bringle from Nashville, TN while sipping Heaven’s Door bourbon cocktails.
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  • Butchertown Bakery’s Amanda Johnson has been named Bourbon Country Chefs’ Pastry Chef of the Year, and why not — just look at Johnson’s work. The group is the local chapter of the American Culinary Foundation, the largest organization of professional chefs in North America.
Opening
  • Ziba’s Bistro is back at Logan Street Market. The West African fusion restaurant closed in 2022, but held a soft opening earlier this month. It’s set for a grand re-opening + ribbon cutting on Friday, Feb. 23. Ziba’s is open Tuesday through Sunday.
Plan Ahead
  • Break out the acid-washed jeans and grab an extra bottle of hairspray — Lynn Family Stadium will take a trip back to the 1980s with Stadium Rock 80s, a music and pop culture festival, on Saturday, Aug. 3. Tickets are on sale now, starting at $100.
Holiday
  • The 51st Annual Hibernian’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade will take place on Saturday, March 9. It will start at the intersection of Broadway + Baxter Avenue and go through the Highlands to Bardstown Road at Windor Place. Applications are still open for those that want to be in the parade.
Sports
  • Jeff Brohm is putting together a strong group of transfer players ahead of the 2024 football season. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews and more from local Cards experts with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Kids
  • Winter might be coming to a close, but RSV season is still in full swing. Take a look at four best practices to help you stay healthy this season.*
Network
  • Have you heard? Keynote speakers have been announced for the 2024 LeadingBetter Summit, including Matt Abrahams (Think Fast, Talk Smart: The Podcast) and Rosalind Wiseman of “Queen Bees and Wannabees.” Heads up: Discounted tickets are available now through Friday, March 1. Check out the full lineup and secure your spot.*
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From the editor
I think LOUtoday reader Peggy T. had this month in mind in our Unwritten rules City Guide: “If you don’t like the weather, just give it 15 minutes.”

Between the 60º temps we had earlier this month and this past weekend’s snowfall, I don’t know what to expect anymore. Here’s some good news, though, if you’re ready for warmer weather: spring — the real thing — is less than a month away.
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