08.15.2024

Today’s Forecast

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Louisville development updates for August 2024

An archetectural rendering of a teal building and a sign reading "yachtsea"

YachtSea will be all nautical-themed, complete with portholes. | Photo by YachtSea

We cover a lot of development news here at LOUtoday — it can be hard to keep up with it all. That’s why we’re taking a look back at some previously announced projects to see how they’re shaping up.

YachtSea

Announced: March 2024
Current outlook: Hosting weekly popups at The Merryweather

This nautical-themed bar will serve hot dogs, brats, and oysters along with other bar snacks like fries and nachos, though we still don’t know when it opens. In the meantime, you can get a preview at the Weekly Wiener Wesidency at The Merryweather, 6-10 p.m.

Rendering of a gray, multi-level building meant to park cars. — The new campus parking garage will also have space for retail.
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Rendering by Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects

Jefferson Community + Technical College

Announced: June 2023
Current outlook: Construction is nearly complete on the science building

This multi-part development project includes a parking structure, retail space for coffee shops + restaurants, and a 40,000 sqft science building. Crews put the final beams on the science building this month.

Urban Government Center

Announced: December 2021
Current outlook: TIF district approved

Stop us if you’ve heard about this one before. The Urban Government Center has been in the news on and off for the last seven years, ever since it closed in 2016. A tax-increment funding — aka TIF — district was approved in a Metro Council labor, economic development and appropriations committee meeting in June, allowing the developer to recoup $20.3 million in taxes over the next 20 years. No construction date has been announced.

One Park

Announced: October 2019
Current outlook: State tax funding preliminarily approved

This large-scale development would bring offices, residential buildings, retail space, a hotel, and a grocery store to the intersection of Lexington Road and Grinstead Drive. The project is expected to cost ~$500 million, with funding through a TIF district approved by the Louisville Metro Council late last year. The state granted similar approvals this February, but no construction date has been announced.

Asked

What kind of developments are you most excited about?

A. Hotels
B. Restaurants
C. Housing
D. Retail
E. Parks
F. Other

Break ground with your answer

Events

Thursday, Aug. 15

Guided Art Tour | Thursday, Aug. 15-Thursday, Dec. 19 | Times vary | 21c Museum Hotels | Free | Explore Louisville’s art hotel and learn about the artists behind the works.

Friday, Aug. 16

Speed Dating 30+ | Friday, Aug. 16 | 7-10 p.m. | Mr. G’s Bar & Grill | Meet other singles in their 30s, and stay after the event for billiards, drinks, and food.

Saturday, Aug. 17

Country Concert | Saturday, Aug. 17 | 4-8 p.m. | Best Vineyards Winery & Distillery | Free | Hear Gary Brown play country music while you enjoy food and wine at this Southern Indiana venue southwest of LOU.
Jeffersontown Night Market | Saturday, Aug. 17 | 6-10 p.m. | Jeffersontown Farmers’ Market Pavilion | Cost of purchase | Shop arts, crafts, and local produce while listening to live music at the last Night Market of the season.
LouCity vs. Charleston Battery | Saturday, Aug. 17 | 8 p.m. | Lynn Family Stadium | $19-$166 | It’s Fill the Fam: This popular fixture on the calendar returns for a rematch of last year’s Eastern Conference Final with a pregame T-shirt giveaway + postgame fireworks.*

Sunday, Aug. 18

Make Your Own Plant Pot Pottery Class | Sunday, Aug. 18 | 12:30-2:30 p.m. | Atrium Brewing - Norton Commons | $75 | Bring a friend and make your own planter while you sip Atrium suds.
Summer Grass | Sunday, Aug. 18 | 3 p.m. | Headliners Music Hall | $15-$30 | Hear the Mama Said String Band and the Biebelhauser Brothers at this benefit concert for Louisville’s Coalition for the Homeless.

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News Notes

Plan Ahead

The German American Club’s Oktoberfest is coming Friday, Sept. 6 + Saturday, Sept. 7. Play a German hammer game called hammerschlagen, sip beers, and chow down on a brat while listening to River City Polkatz and Rheingold Band.

Festival

The Kentucky State Fair will be the first in the country to feature a certified sensory inclusive entertainment provider. Kissel Entertainment will bring rides to Thrill Ville, and will operate with minimal lights + music on Wednesday, Aug. 21 from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m.

Award

The 24th Vogt Invention and Innovation Awards recipients have been selected. Six local businesses will receive $25,000 grants, including the fresh-food provider Nori and the menstrual care brand Besti Co. The founders of each business will give presentations at Demo Day on Thursday, Oct. 10 at the Kentucky Derby Museum.

Eat

Award-winning restaurant MeeshMeesh will celebrate its first anniversary on Sunday, Sept. 1 — they grow up so fast. The Levantine-focused restaurant came in at No. 2 on Yelp’s “Top 25 New Restaurants of the South,” among other awards. MeeshMeesh is open Wednesdays-Sundays.

Drink

Old Louisville Brewery will operate on reduced hours as it pursues a renewed state alcohol license. It will be open Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. + Sundays, 2-5 p.m. serving non-alcoholic beverages. If you are in search of a community or group meeting space, you an send them an email.

Sports

Who are the top Louisville football players to watch in the upcoming 2024 season? Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts of the Cardinals with Locked On’s daily podcasts.

Try This

In our opinion, the best place to learn mixology skills is behind a bar with talented cocktail specialists. Angel’s Envy offers hands-on classes where attendees explore the art of the cocktail with one of their mixology experts. Interested? Sign up for the next one on Aug. 18 or Aug. 25.*

Older Adults

So, you’re retired. Now what? Kickstart your new adventure. Here’s a way to stay sharp, active, and impactful in Louisville.*

Health

What do sprained ankles, flu symptoms, and minor stitches have in common? They can all be treated at one of UofL Health – Urgent Care Plus locations. Skip the ER, and get care fast — with no appointment necessary. Find the closest Urgent Care Plus location to you.*

Outdoors

CONNECT with the forest

Get ready to CONNECT at Bernheim Forest

Interactive art installations surround Lake Nevin in the evening landscape.jpg

It’s like an art museum you can touch — in the middle of the woods. | Photo by Lynn Fenwick Medley

Get ready to party till the sun goes down — and three hours after.

Bernheim Forest’s annual CONNECT event is headed to the Clermont arboretum Saturday, Aug. 17 from 5:33 p.m. until 11:33 p.m. — that’s exactly three hours before + after sunset.

This year’s event will feature musical performances by six local artists and bands across two stages, an art stroll around Lake Nevin, and a silent disco, along with food trucks + wine, beer, and bourbon vendors.

Here’s who’s on this year’s soundtrack:

Kiana and the Sun Kings
Lacey Guthrie
Jameron
Howell Dawdy
Tsunami Samurai
Phourist + The Photons

Advance tickets are available until Friday, Aug. 16 — $10 for Bernheim members and $15 for non-members. Pro tip: Tickets are $5 more day-of. Kids 13 and under get in free.

Bonus: See last year’s CONNECT on our social media.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Declan

From the editor

Calling all pop culture fans. PopCon is coming to the Kentucky Convention Center Friday, Aug. 23-Sunday, Aug. 25. You’ll be able to attend celebrity panels, shop from local artists, and show off your cosplay skills.

Plus, PopCon is donating a portion of its proceeds to the Louisville Film Society, the Fairness Campaign, YPAL, and Kentucky Harvest to give back to the community.

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