Louisville Metro Council District 4 E-News
Councilman Jecorey Arthur | Legislative Assistant Brianna Wright
601 West Jefferson Street, Louisville, KY 40202 | (502)574-1104
One of my favorite proverbs is a Kenyan saying: “Sticks in a bundle are unbreakable.” Our strength is in each other as people. Hopefully you can join our community gatherings this month. If you have events coming up, let me know so we can share it in our newsletter.
Councilman Jecorey Arthur Invites Community to Celebrate Fall in the Fourth
Councilman Jecorey Arthur is excited to invite the community to celebrate Fall in the Fourth with a series of Sunday gatherings in October. Each week, Councilman Arthur will visit a different park in District 4 to meet with constituents, connect neighbors, and provide some family-friendly fun.
Details
- Enjoy music from DJ Always
- Sip on hot chocolate and treats from Brew & Sip Coffee Bar & Cafe
- Participate in activities with PlayCousins, Steam Exchange, and Bounce with Dunk
- Learn seasonal health tips from the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness
Sunday, October 6 12-1:30 PM
Story Avenue Park
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Sunday, October 13 12-1:30 PM
Ballard Park
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Sunday, October 20 12-1:30 PM
Rubel Park
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Sunday, October 27 12-1:30 PM
Sheppard Park
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Survey: Vision Zero Louisville Speed Management Plan
Vision Zero Louisville is the city’s transportation safety initiative that envisions zero roadway deaths by 2050. Vision Zero Louisville is managed by Louisville Metro Public Works in partnership with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. Thank you for completing this brief survey to share your thoughts on speeding in Louisville. Your input is important and will inform the recommendations in the Speed Management Plan. This Community Survey is open from July 29 - September 30, 2024. To take the survey go here.
District 4 Tele-Town Hall
Tuesday, October 15th 6:00-7:00 PM
Video-In: https://louisvilleky.webex.com/meet/D4
Phone-In: (415)655-0001
Access Code: 180-005-6522 #
Note: You do not need to download WebEx to join by video on a computer. Once you press 'cancel' on the link's popup there is an option to join by browser at the bottom of the screen. If no one attends by 6:15, the tele-town hall will end early.
Legislation
- Louisville Slugger Field Landmark Resolution — A resolution asking for a review to consider landmarking Louisville Slugger Field as a historic site.
- Civil Citation Ordinance — An ordinance to divert juveniles from the criminal justice system into community programs.
- Anti-Displacement Resolution — A resolution approving the displacement risk assessment created by Boston University.
- Public Amenities Ordinance — An ordinance to create a public amenities plan.
- Demolition Notice Ordinance — An ordinance to assist tenants being displaced from demolition.
- Invasive Species Ordinance — An ordinance regulating invasive species of plants on private and public property.
- Community Benefits Agreement Ordinance — An ordinance requiring community benefit agreements for tax increment financing.
Some of the legislation above is drafted but may not have been filed. We welcome input from constituents, experts, and stakeholders. To learn more about what's coming up on Metro Council please go here.
28th St Road Closure
Please be advised that the Louisville Metro Office of Planning, in partnership with the Office of Arts & Creative Industries, will be installing a public art & safety project in the Parkland neighborhood from October 4-6, 2024. If rain should prevent installation, the alternate dates for installation are October 25-27, 2024.
28th St, from Dumesnil St to Virginia Ave, will be closed to all through traffic during that time. Dumesnil St will remain open, while Virginia Ave will be close to traffic. There will be no traffic or parking permitted from 8:00am-9:00pm Friday, October 4th through Sunday, October 6th. All sidewalks will remain open and clear, but crosswalks and ramps will be barricaded. These closure times also apply to the alternate installation timeline.
Louisville Metro has employed Safe Zone Services to manage the road closure and traffic plan. They will be deploying road closure signage on the afternoon of Thursday, October 3rd and removing it on the night of Sunday, October 6th after the installation is complete and paint has dried. These closure times also apply to the alternate installation timeline.
Public Comment Notice for Citizen Input on Pathways to Removing Obstacles FY24 PRO Housing NOFO
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has issued a competitive NOFO titled Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing) for the purpose of providing grant funding for the identification and removal of barriers to affordable housing production and preservation.
Louisville Metro Government will hold one public hearing: Tuesday October 8, 1:00pm, at 444 South 5th Street, Louisville, KY 40202, in the first-floor conference room. The purpose of the meeting is to receive citizen comment on the draft of Metro’s 2024 PRO Housing NOFO Grant. This meeting will be held in person and streamed virtually via Teams. Access to the meeting can be found HERE.
The public comment period is open September 27, 2024 – October 11, 2024. To view the draft, click here.
A hard copy of the draft is also available at the Metro Development Center (444 S. 5th St). Citizens may submit written comments on the Draft via email to wendy.fierberg@louisvilleky.gov or via US Mail to: Office of Housing and Community Development ATTN: Wendy Fierberg 444 S. 5th St., Suite 500 Louisville, KY 40202.
For further information, or to ensure reasonable accommodations are made for persons with disabilities or persons who are Limited English Proficient, please call Wendy Fierberg at (502) 574-8031.
Bourbon & Beyond and Louder Than Life Pregame Events in Nulu and Germantown Presented in Partnership With Danny Wimmer Presents, Louisville Tourism and the Office of Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg
In partnership with Danny Wimmer Presents, Louisville Tourism, and the Office of Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg, the NuLu Business Association & the Greater Germantown Business Association are excited to host the inaugural Bourbon, Brunch and Bluegrass events taking place throughout their respective neighborhoods on September 21st and September 28th. Presented by Kroger and Stock Yards Bank & Trust, these free Bourbon & Beyond and Louder Than Life pregame events will both run from 11am – 3pm with surrounding businesses offering shopping, food & cocktail specials. To learn more, click here.
Southwest Regional Library Turns 10!
Get out your party hats, because October 5 marks ten years since the Southwest Regional Library, located at 9725 Dixie Highway, first opened its doors. The Library is celebrating this milestone with a birthday party and the entire city is invited. To learn more, click here.
24-ZONE-0090,2100 W Jefferson Street; PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 17, 2024 at 1:00 PM
There has been a notice issued for 2100 W Jefferson Street . To learn more, click here.
Case #24-OVERLAY-0034; 411 & 425 W Muhammad Ali Blvd, DDRO District Committee, Oct. 16th at 10:00AM
There has been a notice issued for 411 & 425 W Muhammad Ali Blvd . To learn more, click here.
Case #24-OVERLAY-0038; 1000 E Main St, NORD Committee Oct. 9th at 10:00AM
There has been a notice issued for 1000 East Main Street . To learn more, click here.
Legal Aid Society Guide to Protections Against Landlord Discrimination
Please view the short legal guide to protections against landlord discrimination based on lawful source of income. To learn more, click here.
Land Development Code Reform
The Land Development Code (LDC) is a set of rules and laws that defines how land can be used, how a development such as a new shopping mall or apartment must be designed, and the procedures for approval. The LDC Reform is an equity focused approach to revise the LDC consistently with Plan 2040 to allow for increased housing choices and opportunities in new and existing neighborhoods, to create procedures and regulations that are easier to use, and increase the quality of life by reducing the concentration of environmental hazards near housing.
Work to reform the LDC began in the summer of 2020. Initial recommendations, including accessory dwelling units, notification procedures, and urban agriculture were all adopted within the first year. The work continues and we encourage you to participate!
To learn about the currently proposed amendments to the LDC, please click HERE to view the content or copy the following link into the address bar of your web browser: https://arcg.is/05LCLX0.
Please contact Joel Dock, Planning Coordinator at 502-574-5860 or send an email to ldcreform@louisvilleky.gov with any questions or comments.
Butchertown Residential Parking Permit Program
A small portion of Butchertown now includes permitted residential and visitor parking on E Washington St. More information on this process and costs associated for permits can be found here.
Community Meeting Central Louisville Community Ministries
This meeting will serve as an opportunity to learn about Central Louisville Community Ministries, make connections, and enjoy some light refreshments.
Wednesday, October 16 | 1 PM | Calvary Episcopal Church | 821 S. Fourth Street
California Community Center Halloween Party
The California Community Center is hosting Halloween party. To learn more, click here.
California Park Community Center | 1600 West St. Catherine Street
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