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The Office of Councilman Dan Seum Jr. wishes all residents of District 13 a Happy New Year! We hope the community has a bright and wonderful 2026, full of love, laughter, and good health.
 You are invited to attend a review for a change in zoning from R-4 Single-Family Residential to C-2 Commercial, a Change in Form District from Village to Village Center, a Conditional Use Permit for mini-warehouses, and a Detailed District Development Plan with associated waivers and binding elements.
Subject Property: 10507 W Manslick Rd.
Case Number: 25-ZONE-0042; 25-CUP-0094
Case Manager: Mark Pinto (mark.pinto@louisvilleky.gov)
Meeting Type: Planning Commission
Meeting Date: Wednesday, January 7th, 2026
Time: Meeting will begin at 6:00 PM.
Location: 514 W Liberty Street, 40202 (Old Jail Building)
Please review the meeting agenda and case material, including the staff report by clicking HERE.
To join the meeting virtually, please visit HERE.
The Louisville Water Company is applying for a permit PW-REP-25-02890 for the road closure of Kirsch Way between Callie Drive and Tin Dor Way for a water main replacement. Please see the traffic control plan below.
- Start Date 12/14/2025
- End Date 03/22/2026
$1M in facilities funding is officially open!
Any Licensed or Certified childcare provider is available to apply for these funds! The applications are set up in these categories:
Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment - maximum funding amount of $20,000. There is a total of $250,000 available in this category. This fund is specifically for items within your center such as tables, chairs, bookshelves, appliances, etc. You can apply here: Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment (FFE) Grants for Child Care Facilities – Fill out form
Capital Improvements - maximum funding amount of $50,000. There is a total of $500,000 available in this category. This fund will focus on improvements to your building structure such as roofs, plumbing, etc. You can apply here: Capital Improvement Grants for Childcare Facilities – Fill out form
Childcare Gap Capacity Building Grants - maximum funding amount of $250,000. There is a total of $250,000 in this category. This fund will focus on increasing capacity specifically in neighborhoods where there is a significant childcare gap. A significant childcare gap is defined as neighborhoods that have either no regulated childcare or fewer than 1 childcare space for every 2 children. This data is from Metro United Way and can be found on the Ready for K website. The application form will include a map identifying these specific areas of town that meet this qualification. You can apply here: Child Care Gap Capacity Building grants – Fill out form
The application period will be open until January 31st. You can also find more information out on our website!
If you have questions regarding the application, you can send them to info@thriveby5louisville.org. However, please keep in mind that there are well over 400 centers/homes that are eligible to apply. I kindly ask that you review all of the requirements listed on the grant before reaching out. Also, please understand that it may take us some time to get back to you.
Other Opportunities from Thrive By 5 Louisville:
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UpLift Fund - the UpLift fund is always open to assist your staff who are pursuing a credential or degree! We do not pay tuition for ECE related degrees because there is a state scholarship for that purpose, however, we can assist with barrier removal with things such as laptops, books, past due balances that are prohibiting enrollment and many other things. Please help us spread the word!
- Family Care Home Pilot Project - Thrive will be launching a pilot project for 10 FCH's in early 2026 - More to come!
- Stay tuned for details about our Spring Provider Appreciation event!
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Family Navigation - if you have families that are looking to enroll but need assistance applying for CCAP, our family navigation team can help! Our team is bilingual, but also has the capacity to assist families in over 150 languages through a translation device. Please reach out to us by email or through our website: https://thriveby5louisville.org/families/
Thrive By 5 will be providing updates on these items and other upcoming opportunities through email, so please let us know if there is any update to your contact information.
Property Address: 10808 Blue Lick Road
Case Number: 25-ZONEPA-0158
Case Information: A change in zoning from R-4 to M-2 for a proposed contractor shop/storage area on 0.8952 acres.
For more information, please click HERE.
Property Address: 5100 Commerce Crossings Drive
Case Number: 25-DDP-0103
Case Information: An RDDDP for construction of a warehouse and office building on +/- 6 acres in the PEC zoning district.
For more information, please click HERE.
Property Address: 7216 Preston Highway
Case Number: 25-DDP-0095
Case Information: A garage addition on .96220 acres in the C-2 zoning district.
For more information, please click HERE.
Property Address: 3531 Outer Loop
Case Number: 25-LANDSCAPE-0150
Case Information: Landscape Plan for 2.02850 acres in the C2 zoning district for a restaurant.
For more information, please click HERE.
Property Address: 1209 Holly Road
Case Number: 25-MPLAT-0126
Case Information: A minor plat to shift property lines on 17 acres in the R4 zoning district.
For more information, please click HERE.
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 Our adoptable doggo of the week is Truck Stop!
“If you visit kennel N07, you’ll see a dog who looks like he's practicing for the Olympic high jump! That's our boy, TRUCK STOP! He's airborne, he's excited, he's doing everything he can to get your attention "Please, look at me! I'm ready to go home!"
But the secret is.. the dog you seen behind the kennel isn't the real Truck Stop. To see the real him, you just have to give him a leash and a chance!
Truck Stop is a smart, photogenic boy who knows how to sit for treats and lives for head scratches. He’s been through some transitions lately and is so ready for a couch to call his own.
Ready to hit the road? Drive safe with your copilot Truck Stop!
NO ADOPTION FEE thanks to the Friends of Metro Animal Services!
Foster to adopt is available! Take him home for a "test drive" to see if he’s the right fit for your family.
Dogs over 40 pounds are always FREE. Adoptions include spay/neuter, up-to-date shots, one free training session with Micky's House, one-year free membership @ PG&Js dog park, and more!
LMAS Animal House
3516 Newburg Rd, Louisville
Open daily 12–6pm
Adopt, foster, volunteer & more: linktree.com/yourcityshelter
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 Four snow events this season, repeated freezing and thawing, and winter road treatments have taken a toll on Louisville Metro streets. These harsh conditions weaken pavement and lead to potholes.
In 2025 alone, Louisville Metro's Department of Transportation has filled more than 48,860 potholes. Reporting them helps crews respond more quickly, keeping roads safer and smoother for everyone throughout the winter months.
You can report potholes by:
Dear members of Louisville Metro's arts & culture community,
Louisville Metro's Office of Arts + Creative Industries is excited to announce the opening of the FY27 Cycle of External Agency Fund grants. Additional information on this opportunity, and the new cycle can be found below, and on OACI's Grants Webpage.
The FY27 Application will open on January 12, 2026, at 12:00 AM.
The deadline to receive all application materials will be February 24, 2026, at 5:00 PM.
For returning applicants, the format of the opportunity will remain largely consistent with last year's cycle. The application will once again be processed through the Euna Grants Portal, awards will come in $25,000 or $50,000 tiers, funding will be eligible for operational expenses, and our focus remains on serving arts & cultural organizations primarily.
OACI and the Mayor's Office have worked to collect and implement feedback from last cycle's grant applicants, and as a result we have developed new tools, resources, and opportunities for applicants this cycle. During the application period, several sessions are planned for the benefit of prospective applicants, including Q&A sessions, grantwriting workshops, technical trainings on the Euna Grants Portal, and Pre-Deadline Office Hours for any last-minute application headaches. To learn more about the timing of these sessions and access the links to join, visit the Grant Timeline tab on the OACI Grants Webpage.
It is our honor to be able to support arts & cultural organizations like yours in the annual EAF grant cycle. We you have had a restful holiday season, and we wish you a wonderful New Year in 2026.
Sincerely,
Louisville Metro's Office of Arts + Creative Industries
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Reuse old holiday cards to make gift tags, small boxes, or other crafts. Otherwise, recycle!
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There are approximately 100 boards and commissions with many areas of interest, including business and economic development, land planning, parks and recreation, public health and public safety.
If you are interested in volunteering for one of Louisville Metro Government's Boards and Commissions, now is the time to start. By being a part of a board or commission, you will offer your time and your talents to improve the quality of life in our community.
There are currently or upcoming vacancies for the following boards and commissions: Building Code Board of Appeals (one vacancy), Civilian Review and Accountability (four vacancies), Downtown Management (one vacancy), Kentuckiana Works (one vacancy), Air Pollution Control District Board, 3-year term (one vacancy), Cemetery Board (two vacancies), Juneteenth Jubilee (four vacancies), Medical Center Commission of Jefferson County , Waterworks (two vacancies), and Greater Louisville Lodging Management District (four vacancies).
To learn more, please visit Boards and Commission.
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