This is what Broadway could look like one day, including the added bus + bike lanes, as the result of Broadway All The Way’s work. | Image courtesy Broadway All The Way
The Broadway Master Plan has a new name: Broadway All The Way.The project’s goal is to transform the 192-year-old roadway from Southwestern Parkway in Shawnee all the way to Baxter Avenue in the Highlands. That’s 10 miles.
In September, the project, which initially launched in 2022, got an injection of life with a $5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation through its RAISE Planning Grant program.
With those funds as backing, Broadway All The Way is considering some major changes, prioritizing safety, access, and equity for everyone, including pedestrians, cyclists, public transportation users, and drivers. Potential changes include:
Bus lanes, to increase the dependability + regularity of TARC routes
Bike lanes, to allow cyclists access to roadway
Traffic calming measures like medians + planted shrubs, to discourage speeding
In its grant proposal, Broadway All They Way officials said they hope that a plan could be complete by August 2025.
Basics of Sheet Composting | 6-7 p.m. | Newburg Branch Library | Free | Ensure spring garden is as vibrant as it is in your dreams by learning how to help control weeds while building soil in this class.
“Yellowstone” Trivia Night | 7-9 p.m. | World of Beer | Cost of purchase | Prove how well you know Dutton family lore with prizes on the line.
Friday, Nov. 8
Paul Thorn | 8 p.m. | Kentucky Center for the Arts | $40.95+ | This Americana singer + guitarist has released 12 studio albums since 1997, including three that placed in the top 100 of the US charts.
Discover L+A+N+D at Bernheim | 1-4 p.m. | Bernheim Forest and Arboretum | 2075 Clermont Rd | L+A+N+D at Bernheim on Nov. 9 and Dec. 14 | Explore beauty in nature, biodiversity, and sustainability through ten grand-scale outdoor art. Engage in immersive, hands-on activities for all.*
Here’s the tea — Cafe Kiwa is shutting its doors temporarily. The Frankfort Avenue Korean coffee + tea spot will close from Monday, Nov. 18 through Sunday, Dec. 15 to rebuild its menu. The shop opened in January, offering beverages, paninis, and desserts.
Development
Going up — a planned 27-story hotel in downtown Louisville is one step closer to realization after a real estate development firm officially acquired land for the project. Zyyo has purchased three plots on West Market Street, with plans for a 300-room hotel. Next steps include demolition. (Louisville Business First)
Real Estate
Long-term rental property owners, listen up. The Metro Government has unveiled a new system for registering your property. Called Slate, the new software is intended to streamline rental registration to increase transparency + safety for tenants.
Environment
You’ve heard of a greenhouse, but how about a green home? Officials from local nonprofit River City Housing unveiled “The Jenny” this week, Louisville’s first affordable, zero-energy home. Using tech like solar panels, the home minimizes its carbon footprint. Officials hope it will be a model for future development.
Community
Speaking of green.... Louisville Urban Forestry + Trees Louisville are hosting the Third Annual Community Wide Planting Day on Saturday, Nov. 9. Volunteer to help plant over 100 trees in the Beuchel Bank Neighborhood. Register to lend a hand, including that green thumb.
Seasonal
It’s almost the most wonderful time of the year. Mark your calendars for Light Up Louisville, the annual Derby City tradition that flips the switch to holiday season. It’ll take place Saturday, Dec. 7 from 3 to 9 p.m. outside Metro Hall.
Sports
The Pat Kelsey era is off to a winning start, after the Cards men’s hoops team defeated Morehead State on Monday night, 93-45. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts of the Louisville Cardinals with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Home
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Finance
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Category
Eat
This one’s for the locals
The Louisville location was preceded by one other Locals in Kentucky, located in Frankfort. | Photo by LOUtoday
Here at LOUtoday everything we do is hyper-local, and today we’re taking a look at a new business that passes the vibe check.
Here’s a sample of what’s on the menu, which is served daily beginning at 11 a.m.
Apps like cheese bread, chicken wings, meatballs, and artichoke dip
14 wood-fired pizzas, including a build-your-own — we’ve got our eyes on the Kentucky Hot Brown pizza
Six salads
Two soups — sausage soup + tomato bisque
Desserts like a cookie, brownie, and cheesecake
Meanwhile, there’s also the food hub — aka the grocery — that is open daily, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.It features foods from 49 Kentucky counties including produce, meat, dairy, and pantry items. Items will be available seasonally, which means there’s plenty of squash right now.
The Buy
The Buy
Simple (and cheap) upgrades that will elevate your cleaning routine:
