The new development would add a new residential + retail district just outside right field. | Photo courtesy Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg’s Office
Louisville is always growing and changing, with new developments announced all the time. But it can be hard to keep up with these projects, especially since the big ones can take years to get off the ground. Today we’re taking a look back at two major projects to see how they’re stacking up.
Downtown Louisville Building Conversion Program
It’s been one year since Mayor Greenberg announced this initiative to convert empty office buildings to housing. The first of these projects was approved over the summer from a pool of 19 applicants. It’s expected to be complete in late 2027. Four more projects were finalists at the time, but no progress has been announced since then.
Fiscal Court by Weyland Ventures ($27.9 million, approved)
Liminal by Antecedent Development ($37.25 million, finalist)
A sports entertainment complex was proposed last year for Slugger Field, including the addition of residential and retail space, a hotel, and offices. Mayor Greenberg’s budget proposal for 2025-2026 included infrastructure improvements for the area around the stadium, and the final budget has two line items related to the project:
A $2.5 million capital project to improve sidewalks, lighting, and green spaces around the stadium
A $215,000 capital project to improve the floodgate near the stadium
Asked
Asked
What developments do you want more updates on?
A. Slugger Field
B. Mid City Mall
C. Main Remade
D. Other
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Last week, Louisville Metro Council approved a series of adjustments to the 2025-2026 budget, reallocating surplus money to new projects. Top line items include a new fire truck ($2.3 million) + the Sun Valley pool and the Newburg Community Center ($1.5 million each).
Coming Soon
The Peach Cobbler Factory is opening a new location in Mall St. Matthews. The Louisville-based dessert shop was named the fastest-growing food franchise in the US this year by Enterprise World. (Louisville Business First)
85. That’s how many stuffed animals the fifth graders of the Bright Bees Project have assembled for kids in crisis. The student-led initiative provides comfort toys to first responders + social workers to give to children in difficult situations. The toys all come with supportive videos made by the kids. (Louisville Public Media)
Seasonal
Nook & Nowhere will host two family-friendly events this month: Santa Storytime on Sunday, Dec. 14 and a reading of “Herschel and the Hanukkah Goblins” on Sunday, Dec. 21. Both events are free and start at 11:30 a.m.
Try This
The holidays are here. Celebrate with festive events, winter workshops, delicious food, and peaceful nights at Kentucky’s largest National Historic Landmark. Our advice?Plan your visit and make the most of the season.*
Sports
The Louisville Cardinals silenced the Indiana Hoosiers in a dominant 87-78 victory. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews and more from local experts of the Cards with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Edu
Considering grad school? Join the University of Louisville team for a quick virtual info session and explore flexible seated and online programs starting in January or August. Sessions happen every Friday at noon — bring your questions and discover your next step. Register here.*
The Buy
Searching for stocking stuffers that aren’t candy but won’t break the bank? These five under $20 options are our go-tos:
If you haven’t checked out the revamped Nearly New 2 You vendor mall, you really should. It has the same feel as the old store, but with a fully overhauled inventory from dozens of vendors. It’s a great place to snag some totally one-of-a-kind Christmas presents — it’ll be here before you know it.
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