Perspectives from members of the Real

Estate and Building Industry

Recognized internationally as a tourist destination and all

around cool city!

A Wi-Fi City for all to access technology of the

future.

New bridges abound with I-265 crossing @

Dixie Highway and two additional local bridges in the downtown area.

Internationally known as a City of Parks because of the investment in:

Parklands of Floyds ForkOhio River WaterfrontOlmsted Parks SystemJefferson Memorial Forest100-Mile Loop

Transformative Housing Options abound allowing people to live near where they work if they choose.• Near Parklands Floyds Fork

• Higher Density Suburban In-fill such as Holiday Manor, Whittington Parkway, Downtown Middletown, Jeffersontown and Dixie Highway

• Revitalized residential neighborhoods rebuilt with City efforts in Central Western Louisville

• Edge Downtown

Infrastructure investment in older urban areas - think

Park Hill Neighborhood - have allowed for Louisville

to become internationally

recognized as a hi-tech manufacturing

hub!

The Hurstbourne and Shelbyville Road Corridor Employment Center, including the Cities of St. Matthews,

Lyndon, Jeffersontown and Middletown, is recognized worldwide

in the same way as the Research Triangle in North Carolina, now

employing 200,000!

A high traffic/volume transit system connects the airport to

UofL to downtown in a fast growing, hi-tech job center

The Regional Sanitary Sewer System has been operating for 10 years,

furthering our reputation as a Green Community

The Kentucky Colonels NBA franchise just finished its 3rd World Championship

Season and U of K and U of L were both in the

final four in basketball, all with record attendance!

Need for New Central BusinessDistrict Product

Job Growth Leads to Demand

Absorption Will Precede New Construction

New Properties will Elevate Existing

Buildings

More advanced transportation. System of Light Rail and Monorail. Moving more than people. Connect the airport with alternate parking and connect the airport with Riverport, Bullitt County, River Ridge and Clark Maritime Center.

State and Federally Funded projects that are determined locally.

Veterans Hospital locates on property that can

accommodate expansion for over 100 years.

More and Better Event Space at the KY Expo Center with better parking and access.

More Dense Urban Development

Look near East, South and West. Clifton, SoBro, Portland, Parkland, Limerick, and along the River. Think Green.

More Bridges. Complete the I-265 Snyder / Hamilton Loop into Harrison County.

Very Affordable Housing in the Urban Core.

Micro Living.

New Codes.

Quality urban amenities equal to, or better than, the suburban

areas to attract residents.

Bigger, Smarter, Better Educated

Metro

What if we said yes?           

….our competitors did!

Population of Louisville and Competing Cities

A Community that says YES to big ideas….           •NBA•Airport hubs•Tax incentives and zoning•Revitalized schools•BRIDGES          

Convergence of Economics and Demographics

Millennial Generation

Negative Population Growth

Better Understanding and

Need for Multi-Family

Housing

By 2030 -  19% of U.S. Population will be aged 65+

Lifestyle changes increase demand

for mixed use developments

Build denser and build up in

appropriate areas

Utilize existing infrastructure

Impact of the Public School System on Growth and Economic Development

Job Growth – Increased

Opportunities for allBe mindful of the

Increase in Income Growth

Louisville is the BEST place to Live, Work, and Play

Infrastructure Investment

Local roads

Establish a Regional Sewer District

Rework the Code to allow for sustainable and creative urban and suburban developments

Development Code

Regional Rail Connections

Build the Vision with Local Companies