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Each week, the Metro Office of Planning creates a report listing all new land use applications in Jefferson County. These can include requests for changes in zoning, conditional use permits, variances, landscape plans, and more. There is one case in this week's report involving property in District 17, a revised district development plan to construct office buildings on 4.6 acres at 11301 Park Road. If you have any questions or comments, please let me know or contact the case manager listed in the report.
Ready for an evening of laughs with a side of history and maybe a cocktail as well? FDR's White House gatherings are the inspiration for FDR's Very Happy Hour, a play where strangers become friends and civic life feels a little more approachable. District 17 residents can save 15% on tickets with code D17ACTORS. Learn more about the play or purchase tickets here.
The city would like your input on the proposed Community Electric Vehicle (EV) Readiness Plan designed to prepare Louisville for a cleaner, more accessible transportation future. The current draft includes recommendations and strategies to expand public EV infrastructure, remove barriers to EV adoption, and more. A forthcoming component will outline steps needed to transition the city's fleet to zero-emission vehicles. Click here to view the plan and share your thoughts. The comment period will be open through October 31.
I mentioned this a few weeks ago but wanted to do so one more time. Brightside's fall community-wide cleanup is scheduled for Saturday, October 18. It's a great way to beautify our city while gathering with neighbors, earning service hours with classmates, or meeting up with co-workers for a community service project. As always, Brightside provides the necessary supplies and coordinates the post-cleanup bag collection. Click here for more details or to register.
It's been a while since I reported on the 'Another Way' program, so I thought I'd share the latest update. You may recall that this program is a collaboration between metro government and Goodwill Industries of Kentucky. Goodwill staff visits high visibility locations around the city offering individuals an opportunity for day work such as picking up litter along our roadways. Not only does this serve as an alternative to panhandling, it also gives folks a chance to have lunch and learn how Goodwill can help with issues like housing support, career training, and substance abuse. In the month of September, 173 new individuals were helped. For example:
- 17 secured full-time employment (hotels, restaurants, nonprofits, etc.)
- 8 were connected to treatment of some kind
- 26 were provided with temporary or permanent housing
- 31 received IDs
I continue to be amazed at the work done by Goodwill staff and look forward to this program continuing to make a real difference in our community.
The Board of Zoning Adjustment will hold a public hearing on Monday, October 6 to hear, among other cases, a request for a modified conditional use permit regarding property at 9900-9808 Brownsboro Road. The applicant is proposing to construct a new multi-purpose building and reconfigure the existing parking. Please contact the case manager listed above with any questions or comments.
Project Warm's The Blitz is a program aimed at helping qualified Jefferson County residents keep their homes protected and energy-efficient this winter. This year's event takes place on November 1st and 8th. Please use the phone number in the flyer above to sign up for this free service. Project Warm is also looking for volunteers. If you're interested in learning more or signing up to help, click here.
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