 Taylor Boulevard-New Cut Road Corridor Community Survey
My staff and I attended the Taylor Boulevard-New Cut Road Corridor Community Feedback session to learn about the proposed changes by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. The data suggests that this corridor ranks as the fifth most-dangerous roadway in Louisville, and the current changes aim to address safety issues. Many of our constituents participated in the community feedback forum. If you were not able to attend the feedback meeting, please take a moment to complete the survey to express your concerns and share your ideas. The survey includes images of proposed changes and detailed descriptions of the road modifications.
Take needed safety actions and help improve your community. Peace.
 LMPHW Community Health Needs Assessment
The Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness wants to know what you think our community needs to improve overall good health and wellbeing. Please scan the QR code above or use this link to provide them with feedback. The survey is available in several languages.
Your survey responses will help them understand and plan for programs, services, and solutions to help people live their best lives.
 11th annual How-To Festival returns to the Main Library
Saturday, May 11, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (April 25, 2024) – As Louisville gears up for 150th running of the Kentucky Derby, the Louisville Free Public Library is busy laying the finishing touches on the 11th annual How-To Festival. Taking place on the second Saturday in May, the Library’s How-To Festival has become an annual tradition for thousands of Louisvillians looking for something entertaining, interactive, and educational to do after Derby is over. The How-To Festival offers attendees the chance to learn how-to-do more than 50 different things in five hours, all for free!
Want to learn how to grow bananas? Make delicious gluten-free cookies? Keep bees in your backyard? Play the violin? These are just a sampling of the free, interactive learning experiences offered by local experts and small businesses at the How-To Festival. “How-to” sessions last approximately 45 minutes and cover a range of activities—from business to fitness to gardening.
This year’s festival is a mix of past favorites—how to practice self-defense, grow delicious tomatoes, or do basic car maintenance—along with new lessons, such as how to weave a rug, create cheesecake in a jar, and break up with your smart phone. Kid-friendly activities include how to paint with diamonds, make shadow puppets, or create a friendship bracelet. And thanks to the ongoing partnership with the Louisville Urban Agriculture Coalition, How-To will feature twenty gardening sessions presented by Urban Ag member groups, including how to raise urban livestock, identify poisonous plants, grow mushrooms, and more.
The How-To Festival takes place on Saturday, May 11, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Main Library, 301 York Street. Sessions will be located in more than twenty areas throughout the building and surrounding grounds, transforming the entire library into a giant classroom. Food trucks will be available.
 The MUSCL Senior Wellness Center Yard Sale
The MUSCL Senior Wellness Center, located at 1016 E. Burnett Ave. (old St. Elizabeth/St Rose school building) is having a yard sale on Sat May11th 8-2. Rain date Sat May 18th
Booths available for $10 per 8x4 Ft. space with table.
Call 634-3221 or 718-5430 to reserve a spot or for more info.
Evening Only Events for Guests 21 and Older
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (April 24, 2024) – Get ready to experience the Louisville Zoo like never before. The Zoo’s popular “Hump Day Happy Hour” is returning this spring and summer, offering unique after-hours experiences exclusively for guests aged 21 and over. With special animal encounters, delicious food and a relaxed atmosphere, it’s the perfect way to unwind mid-week.
Hump Day Happy Hour is set for Wednesday, May 8 and Wednesday, July 10, 2024, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $40 each, which includes Zoo entry, appetizers, and two drink tickets valid for beer, wine, or a specialty cocktail. Additional food and beverages will be available for purchase.
The May 8 Happy Hour, “Puuurfect Pairings,” will highlight the Zoo’s coolest cats at the Tiger Taiga and Snow Leopard Pass exhibits. The July 10 Happy Hour, “Sunset Safari,” will showcase a variety of fascinating animals.
Attendees should bring a valid ID. This event is for guests 21 and older. No one under 21 will be admitted to the event. Tickets are non-refundable, with no rainchecks or discounts available. For more information, visit louisvillezoo.org/happyhours.
The Zoo is open daily year-round. Spring/summer hours are 10 a.m. ─ 5 p.m. (stay until 6 p.m.). The Zoo is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Visit louisvillezoo.org for more info.
Middle Housing Open House Events – May 8 & May 11
Louisville Metro’s Office of Planning invites you to attend two (2) community open house events for Middle Housing! Join us to learn more about the proposed amendment to the Land Development Code (LDC) that would allow Middle Housing throughout Louisville Metro, ask questions and discuss with Planning staff, and provide feedback. Visit www.louisvilleky.gov/middlehousing for more information and to review the draft amendment.
These are open-house style events, so there will be no formal presentation. Please join us when it is most convenient for you at the times and locations below.
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May 8
(Wednesday)
3 – 6 PM
Alberta O. Jones Park
744 S. 23rd Street
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May 11
(Saturday)
10 AM – 2 PM
South Central Regional Library
7300 Jefferson Blvd
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 Help your city Shelter Today!
Louisville's shelters are filled with pets that need new parents. There are many ways you can help:
-Dog Snuggling is FREE: WE all need love especially these animals
-Fostering: If you chose to foster a pet, all costs and supplies will be covered.
- Sponsor or Adopt: Help homeless pets find families again!
 Flight Tracking
If you have complaints about airport noise, please call Noise Office at 502-363-8516 and follow the below prompts to track flights:
Go to the airport's website www.flylouisville.com. At the top of the page, click on CORPORATE tab. Under the heading LRAA, click on the tab for NOISE COMPATIBILITY PROGRAM. Near the bottom of the page, look for Flight Tracking and click the button for NEAR-LIVE FLIGHT TRACKS DISPLAY. Click the Flight Tracking heading at the top of the page. Click the Accept button to accept the terms and conditions and you can begin viewing flights.
 Wild Lights to Return to Louisville
The Louisville Zoo is excited to announce the return of its popular lantern festival. Back for the fifth year with a lineup of new lanterns, Wild Lights runs select nights March 23 through May 19. Tickets are on sale now at louisvillezoo.org/wildlights.
Wild Lights guests will venture through the Zoo’s 1.4-mile path and experience hand-crafted, illuminated art displays. The event will feature more than 60 individual displays in themed areas depicting nature, coral reefs and Chinese mythology. Select area highlights include a blooming morning glory corridor, a 23-foot-tall octopus and a walk-through phoenix tunnel. Interactive lanterns invite guests to enhance the experience by powering lantern movements, competing in games and more. This 38-night immersive event features live cultural performances including Chinese folk dances, acrobatics and more. There will also be unique handcrafted goods available for purchase along with snacks and cocktails by Service Systems Associates — the Zoo’s food and amenity vendor.
Tickets are available for purchase in advance online only.
 Prevent a Litter- Spray and Neuter Your Pets
In just eight years, cats can reproducer over 2 million kittens, leaving strays for us to care for. While we love animals, if you would not like your cat to reproduce at such a rapid rate, it is crucial that to do the work to prevent a littler by spaying and neutering our pets.
There are many resources for safe and low-cost neuter and spay programs. Signs your pets up today!
 Zoning Matters: Conversations with a City Planner (2024)
The Office of Planning’s Library Hours return in 2024! City Planners from Louisville Metro’s Office of Planning will be available to answer questions about zoning (What is zoning? Why does it matter?) and discuss the ongoing LDC Reform project, including Middle Housing. We want to hear about your neighborhood and discuss what the reform means for you!
 Wabash Clean Up Crew
Would you like to help in neighborhood cleanups? Every month, the District 21 team picks up trash and provides neighbors information on how to maintain a clean neighborhood. We would love for you to join us in the future. We are also looking for multilingual individuals to help with translations! Email us/call us today to be a part of the team!
 Recycling Do's and Don'ts
We are asking for your help to ensure that we are correctly setting out our recycling carts in our district. Follow these tips to ensure that your recycling gets picked up time!
Do:
- Make sure the lid is closed flat
- Break the boxes down flat to maximize space
Don't:
- Set boxes beside the cart
- Leave lid open or overflow the cart
 See A Pothole? Report It
We need your help reporting potholes, use one of the methods below;
Use the Louisville Metro online form by clicking here.
Use Twitter by sending the location of the hole to @LouMetro311 and include the hashtag #502pothole.
Call Metro311 or 574-5000 to report potholes or any other issues.
Call our office at 574-1121, and we'll turn it in on your behalf.
To report a pothole on an interstate in Jefferson County, go to the “contact us” dropdown menu and select “report a hazard” on KYTC’s website http://transportation.ky.gov
 District 21 Sidewalk Check-in
We are looking to repair our district’s worst sidewalks and we need your help!
Here is what we need you to do:
Step 1: Take a photo of a cracked sidewalk.
Step 2: Email the picture to betsy.ruhe@louisvilleky.gov
In your email, please make sure to include the street address where the sidewalk can be located. We appreciate your participation in making our district better!
 Free Safety Around Water Clinics at All YMCA Branches
The YMCA of Greater Louisville will kick off a Swim Equity initiative offering free Safety Around Water clinics in May. Drowning is a local and national crisis; it’s the leading cause of death for children ages 1–4 and the second for those ages 5–14, with 4,000 fatal incidents annually in the U.S. alone–a staggering 11 drowning deaths per day. A number of socioeconomic, geographic and racial factors only worsen the statistics. Sixty-four percent of Black, 45% of Hispanic/Latino, and 40% of Caucasian children have little to no swimming skills. And socioeconomics factor in as well with 79% of children in households with incomes less than $50,000 have few to no swimming skills. Those who live in flood prone areas, in rural areas, or who frequently travel to bodies of water are at a higher risk of drowning.
This year, the YMCA is joining forces with several community partners to increase awareness around water safety and drowning prevention.
All YMCA branches in the Louisville area are offering free Safety Around Water clinics May 16-19, in alignment with National Learn How to Swim Day on Saturday, May 18. Additional clinics will be held in June and July. To learn more about these clinics and how to register, visit ymcalouisville.org.
  
  Free radon test kits
Don’t let radon move into your home
The Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness is offering free radon test kits while the supply lasts.
Radon is an odorless, colorless, radioactive gas. It is also the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Surgeon General’s office estimate radon is responsible for more than 21,000 lung cancer deaths each year. Since it is difficult to identify any immediate symptoms related to radon exposure, it may take years before health problems appear.
You should test your home’s radon levels:
- If it’s never been tested or radon levels are unknown.
- When preparing to buy or sell.
- Before and after any renovations, especially after making any repairs to reduce radon levels.
- Before making any lifestyle changes in the home that would cause someone to spend more time in the basement or lower level (like converting a basement to a bedroom).
Having your home tested is the only effective way to determine whether you or your family is at risk of radon exposure.
Click here to request your free test kit or call 502-574-6650.
 Tips for attending a Pop-Up Drop-Off
Pop-Up Drop-Off events are extremely popular, and our staff strives to make the drive-through experience as efficient as possible. Here are seven tips for attending a Pop-Up Drop-Off:
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Do not arrive early! All Pop-Up Drop-Off events start at 10 a.m. A line of vehicles causes traffic backups and prevents our equipment from entering.
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Only bring sensitive documents to be shredded! The line for shredding is usually the longest. We have seen catalogs, paperback books, etc. being shredded, which is unnecessary and takes up valuable time.
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Make sure no items are mixed with your documents! We've seen hammers, scissors, and toys mixed in with documents. These contaminants can break the shredding truck's equipment!
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Try giving away usable items first! We see a LOT of decent items being trashed or recycled at our events. Some residents even offer these items to workers - staff is not allowed to keep items. Please try to donate or give away BEFORE coming to our waste and recycling event.
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Loads of construction materials, lumber, and loose debris are NOT allowed! Take these loads to the Waste Reduction Center at 636 Meriwether Ave instead. Pop-Up Drop-Off events are very popular - please follow the rules so we can keep the line moving.
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Separate your loads into the various categories! More can be recycled, and the line moves faster when you are ready to offload your items at each station.
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Check-in staff will ask for your zip code and which types of items you brought. We track this information so we can keep improving our events. Most residents bring large items, electronics, and documents for shredding. Other categories include metal (or mostly metal) items, tires, yard waste, household recyclables, prescription medication, and shoes.
 The Food Literacy Project is Hiring
The Food Literacy Project’s mission is youth transforming their communities through food, farming, and the land. Working toward a vision for a healthy and equitable community where people and places thrive since 2006, the Food Literacy Project engages youth, their families, schools and neighbors in hands-on learning and leadership development experiences with farming and fresh foods at outdoor classrooms on urban farms, in school gardens, classrooms and kitchens, and through our mobile education garden, Truck Farm. The organization advances a more just and sustainable food system and strengthens communities, positioning youth as drivers of personal and social change. The Food Literacy Project’s values include:
ENERGY: We are bold and inspired by our community.
ROOTS: We are grounded and purposeful, connected with people and dedicated to sustainably
addressing community needs.
DISCOVERY: We embrace the joy of learning by doing.
CULTIVATION: We bring great care to our work and relationships; we nourish growth in our community, and in turn are nourished ourselves.
ABUNDANCE: We leverage our community’s diverse assets to achieve personal and social change.
JUSTICE: We pursue fairness and equity.
The Food Literacy Project is hiring a Director of Finance and administration.
Click the button below to learn more.
   
Notice of Public Hearing- 4734 Southern PKY
You are invited to attend a review for a Conditional Use Permit for 4734 Southern PKY Monday May 6 at 1pm.
This meeting will take place at 514 W Liberty st.
  Public Meeting for Zoning Change
Meeting Date: Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Meeting Location: 428 West Southern Heights Avenue Louisville, Kentucky 40214
This is for an informational meeting the applicant is required to conduct before a formal application can be made with Louisville Metro Planning and Design Services for this development proposal.
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