 The only thing that Louisville loves more than a plan that we'll never put into action is a dashboard—and, boy, do we have dashboards! I jest...😊
But, really, transparency and accessibility are key to ensuring our local government serves you effectively which is why these dashboards are a good thing. Since there are so many, my office has compiled a one-stop resource for all the dashboards Louisville Metro Government offers (thanks, Kylie!). These dashboards provide real-time data on everything from public safety and city finances to road improvements and community services. By making this information easily available, we hope to empower residents with the tools they need to stay informed and engaged in the decisions shaping our city.
You can explore all of these dashboards on the District 15 website at louisvilleky.gov/government/metro-council-district-15/louisville-dashboard-links. Whether you want to track crime trends, check on upcoming public works projects, or monitor Louisville’s budget, these dashboards provide a clear and up-to-date picture of what’s happening across our community. I encourage you to take a look and use this resource to stay connected with the work happening in Metro Government.
In other news, Brightside's Spring Community-Wide Cleanup will be held on Saturday, April 19, 2025. This is a great service opportunity for scouts, sports teams, faith groups, corporate groups, and community organizations. Register your team or community group online here.
If April 19 doesn’t work for your group, you can organize a cleanup anytime throughout the year and Brightside will provide gloves and bags. Brightside will also work with Solid Waste Management to collect litter bags after the cleanup.
My office is always happy to help organize a clean-up. Whether you're participating on April 19th or another day throughout the year, please let my office know.
Finally, a happy belated birthday to Kylie and a happy early birthday to Amy!!
See you around D15,
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Metro Council hosted the 23rd Annual Black History Month Program, which honored 26 individuals who were recognized for their achievements in their community.
D15 was proud to have Nicole Hayden honored at this year’s award recipient.
Nicole is a visionary community leader, mentor, and advocate for youth empowerment As the founder of Friends of Nicole Network and 50/50 Mentoring Collaborative, a 501(c)(3) organization, and as the leader of Louisville Youth Programs and Services, a Facebook group with over 600 members, Nicole has connected countless youth and families to vital resources.
In 2024, her programs served 150 youth through mentorship, healing arts, technology, and violence prevention. Through impactful initiatives like Scholar Watch, which offers safe walks home, and the Youth Beautification Program, Nicole continues to inspire bold action for a brighter future.
Nicole remains steadfast in her mission to create pathways for equity and justice, believing that “change happens when passion meets purpose.”
Nicole will have to get a bigger shelf as she was recently recognized as a Woman of the Movement at this year’s Keepers of the Dream program—another well-deserved award!
Thank you, Nicole, for all you do for our community and serving as an inspiration to all, and congratulations to all the honorees.
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It was an absolute pleasure to welcome representatives from the Mainz 05 football club to Louisville and City Hall recently! As our sister city connection with Mainz, Germany grows, seeing their commitment to becoming a partner in our community is exciting.
Their collaboration with Louisville City FC is a fantastic example of how international partnerships can strengthen local sports and bring new opportunities to our city.
I had the privilege of visiting Mainz last fall and touring their incredible stadium—it was an unforgettable experience to see firsthand the passion and dedication that fuels their club. European soccer is on a whole other level!
We’re grateful for their visit and look forward to deepening this special connection between Mainz and Louisville! 
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The Clean Collaborative initiative was created in 2021 with an aim to clean city roadways and litter hotspots.
Partners in the collaborative include Louisville Metro Public Works and Assets, Brightside, Louisville Waste Management and the Louisville Downtown Partnership.
In 2024, the Clean Collaborative Crew completed 255 service requests. They removed 16,899 bags of litter, 759 tires, and 3,611 other items from 6,346.72 curb miles.
In December, Louisville Metro funded litter collection along the interstates. During this time, the contractor collected 68.23 tons of debris (approximately 6,823 bags).
WOWZERS! Thanks, Clean Collab!!
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We're so thrilled for the Meriwether-Fort Hill neighborhood to get the BOB treatment this spring!
Alongside Meriwether Fort Hill Neighborhood Association, we'll be bringing services to residents' doorsteps and making improvements throughout the neighborhood. We’re excited to tackle projects in public spaces like Preston Park, and work with great businesses like Dairy Del.
Canvassing for BOB: Meriwether Fort Hill has already begun.
Once door knocking and community planning sessions have concluded, we will host BIG BOB Day on Saturday, May 17th. BIG BOB Day acts as a celebration of the community and a day of service. Stay tuned for more info!
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There will be two community planning sessions: Tuesday, March 18th from 6pm to 8 pm at 511 E. Burnett Avenue, and Saturday, March 22nd from 10 am to 11:30 am at Preston Park, 413 Augustus Avenue (walking activity through neighborhood). These community planning sessions will help shape the vision and scope of BOB: Meriwether-Fort Hill.
If you are interested in getting involved with BOB: Meriwether-Fort Hill, there are several ways you can get involved, including, but not limited to:
- Leading a specific project
- Organizing a volunteer group or volunteering
- Canvassing the neighborhood
- Providing literature or free give-a-ways
- Sponsoring a table at the event
- Sharing an idea
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Meriwether-Fort Hill is a neighborhood in central Louisville. Its boundaries are the CSX railroad tracks to the north, Shelby Street to the east, Brandeis Avenue to the south, and I-65 to the west.
The neighborhood contains notable places, such as Shelby Elementary, Preston Park, Dairy Del, and Jubilee Field.
If you live within the yellow outlined area on the map, LUCKY YOU!! You’re a part of BOB: Meriwether-Fort Hill!
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Stay up to date on everything D15 and see what's happening around the district and in the city.
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3/6: UofL Master of Urban Planning St. Joseph & Meriwether-Fort Hill Stakeholders Meeting
3/8: Louisville Grows Meriwether-Fort Hill Tree Planting (9 am; 511 E. Burnett Ave)
3/11: Amy Luckett's birthday!!!
3/11: Cloverleaf Neighborhood Association meeting (6 pm; 4401 Manslick Rd)
3/11: LMPD 4th Division Advisory Board meeting (6 pm; 1340 S. 4th St)
3/12: Meriwether Fort Hill neighborhood association meeting (6:30 pm; 511 E. Burnett Ave)
3/13: Metro Council meeting (6 pm; 601 W. Jefferson St)
3/15: Cafe LOUIE @ Shively Library (3920 Dixie Hwy)
3/17: German-Paristown Neighborhood Association meeting (6 pm; 942 E. Kentucky St)
3/18: BOB Community Planning Meeting (511 E. Burnett Ave)
3/18: Lucky Horseshoe Neighborhood Association meeting (6 pm; 1017 Queen Ave)
3/22: BOB Community Planning Meeting (10 am; Preston Park, 413 Augustus Ave)
3/24: Friends of Iroquois Park meeting (6:30 pm; 601 Woodlawn Ave)
3/27: Metro Council meeting (6 pm; 601 W. Jefferson St)
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The Meriwether-Fort Hill neighborhood is partnering with Louisville Grows to do a neighborhood tree planting on Saturday, March 8th from 9 am to 1 pm! 🌳
We are still seeking a few more general tree planting volunteers (no experience necessary; tools provided!). Sign up to volunteer today: www.tinyurl.com/PlantMeriwether
Questions? Email outreach@louisvillegrows.org.
The gate to the North Overlook via Uppill Road in Iroquois Park will be open on the second Saturday and Sunday of the month from 10 am to 4 pm from March through November. Please remember to drive SLOWLY as the drive will still be shared with pedestrians, cyclists, and animals.
2025 open gate dates:
- March 8 & 9
- April 12 & 13
- May 10 & 11
- June 14 & 15
- July 12 & 13
- August 9 & 10
- September 13 & 14
- October 11 & 12
- November 8 & 9
Note: Dates are weather dependent.
The Taylor-Berry Anti-Violence Coalition has published meeting times for the first half of 2025!
The Taylor-Berry AVC is open to all community stakeholders and all are welcome to attend. The meetings are to discuss what programs and initiatives the neighborhood wants to take on to create a safer community. Ideas are encouraged!
There are many opportunities to join in the conversation. The Taylor Berry AVC will have a dedicated portion of the agenda at the Taylor-Berry Neighborhood Association on the first Tuesday of every month. There will be a second meeting every month to have deeper, more detailed conversations regarding the programs and projects the Coalition will be implementing.
The list of dates through June:
- March 18th
- April 1st
- April 15th
- May 6th
- May 20th
- June 3rd
- June 17th
All meetings begin at 6 pm and are held at the South Louisville Community Center (2911 Taylor Blvd).
The Friends of Iroquois Park will be meeting on Monday, March 24 at 6:30 pm at the Iroquois Library (601 W. Woodlawn Ave). All are welcome to join in a conversation about making Iroquois Park even better!
The Triple Crown of Racing 10 Miler will be happening on Saturday, March 29, 2025 that will result in multiple street closures. Please plan accordingly.
3 am - 10 am
4 am - 9 am
6 am - noon
6:30 am - noon
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New Cut Road from Southern Parkway to Kenwood Drive
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Amphitheater Road from Kenwood Drive to Rundill Road
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Rundill Road from Amphitheater Road to Iroquois Park Road
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Iroquois Park Road from Rundill Road to New Cut Road
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Central Avenue from Oakdale Avenue to South Floyd Street
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South Floyd Street from Central Avenue to Byrne Avenue
No Parking Areas (all day)
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Oakdale Avenue from Central Avenue to 3rd Street
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3rd Street from Central Avenue to Oakdale Avenue
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Southern Parkway from 3rd Street to Taylor Boulevard
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New Cut Road from Southern Parkway to Kenwood Drive
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Amphitheater Road from Kenwood Drive to Rundill Road
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Rundill Road from Amphitheater Road to Iroquois Park Road
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Iroquois Park Road from Rundill Road to New Cut Road
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Central Avenue from Oakdale Avenue to Floyd Street
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Floyd Street from Central Avenue to Byrne Avenue
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4th Street from Central Avenue to Iowa Avenue
Kentucky Shakespeare is kicking off their 2025 Shakespeare in the Parks season on Sunday, April 6th at 6:30 pm in Iroquois Park. All performances are free and open to the public.
As a thank you for tidying up the neighborhood, participants will receive a free slice of pizza from The Post.
Speed summer camp registration is now open!
Week-long summer day camps offer a variety of fun, hands-on activities that encourage children to be creative thinkers, bold art makers, and playful collaborators. Camps run from 9 am to 4 pm daily, with the option to add extended care from 8 am to 5 pm for a $50 additional fee per week.
Camps are $210 for members, $250 for non-members, and $200 Patron Circle members.
Summer Camp scholarships are available!
If cost is a barrier to your child attending a Speed Summer Camp, please request a scholarship application by emailing Stephen Batiz at sbatiz@speedmuseum.org or filling out this application.
Find a camp now: https://www.speedmuseum.org/learn/youth-family/camps/
Big things are happening at Louisville’s iconic Iroquois Amphitheater! We’re proud to announce a brand-new partnership with Danny Wimmer Presents—the award-winning production company behind Bourbon And Beyond and Louder Than Life. The collaboration launches with a fresh new logo, website, and branding, ushering in a dynamic lineup starting this spring that will feature an increased mix of new concerts and community events.
Join the Councilwoman Chappell and the Friends of the Library for Café LOUIE on Saturday, March 15th at 9 am at the Shively Library (3920 Dixie Highway).
Have a question for your elected officials? Come to Cafe LOUIE and discuss the issues that matter to you in an informal setting. Engage with your representatives and have your voice heard!
The federally funded Rightsizing Louisville for Safe Streets project is getting underway. The project includes rightsizing and other safety improvements for 10 corridors in Louisville. The project is funded by a $21 million Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Implementation Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT). Rightsizing, also called a road diet or roadway reconfiguration, calms traffic and reduces speeding and weaving between lanes.
There will be a meeting on Thursday, March 13th from 5 to 7 pm that is open to the public to gather feedback on the Beery Blvd and Crums Lane corridors. The meeting will be held at Schaffner Traditional Elementary School (2701 Crums Lane).
Berry Boulevard (U.S. 60A) (Manslick Rd - Taylor Blvd)
Explore the Berry Boulevard Project StoryMap.
Take the online survey for Berry Boulevard.
Crums Lane (KY 2049) (Cane Run Rd - Cheviot Dr)
Explore the Crums Lane Project StoryMap.
Take the online survey for Crums Lane.
Note: The portion of Berry Blvd that is in D15 is not included on this project, although it's great to see this happening just down the road! : )
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The National Model Railroad Association will be hosting the 35th Annual Train Show & Sale on Saturday March 15, 2025 at the Holy Family Parish Saffin Center (3938 Poplar Level Rd Louisville, KY 40213) from 10 am to 3 pm. Admission is $6.00 and children 12 and under are free. Parking is free.
This is Louisville’s Largest Train Show featuring model trains in all scales, operating layouts and displays, test & programing tracks, door prizes, model railroad education, and more. Over 110 tables! A family friendly event!
More info & tickets: http://div8-mcr-nmra.org/site/index.htm
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Louisville Climate Action Network (LCAN) is an environmentally focused nonprofit organization that provides energy-efficiency services like energy audits and sustainability education.
LCAN will be hosting an "All About Insulation" workshop on Saturday, March 15th at 2 pm at the Highlands-Shelby Park Library (1250 Brdstown Road). The workshop will provide individuals with the knowledge and know-how of insulating their home (DIY or contractor) as a way to decrease utility bills year-round.
Registration is not required and all are welcome.
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The Donate Life Kentucky Trust scholarship opportunity is open to all students in Jefferson County.
The new scholarship program offers students an opportunity to creatively express their passion for organ, eye and tissue donation and inspire others to register as donors. Students can submit projects in various forms, such as:
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Writing and sharing a song or video about donation on social media.
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Crafting a persuasive speech for their school about the importance of registering as a donor.
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Designing a cafeteria display to educate peers about donation and transplantation facts.
Scholarship awardees will be passionate advocates of organ donation who creatively and independently educate their peers about the lifesaving mission of organ donation and promote the need to register as a donor. You may inspire people to join the state registry (www.registermeky.org) or national registry (www.registerme.org) through various outreach initiatives. Please utilize the correct Donate Life brand in your outreach. A toolkit can be provided and questions answered by emailing Scholarship@DonateLifeKY.org.
Up to 20 scholarships will be awarded in Spring of 2025 for $1000 each.
Submissions are due Monday, April 7, 2025.
Learn more and apply here: https://www.donatelifeky.org/community-outreach/
TreeFest is happening on Saturday, April 19th from 11am to 3pm at Petersburg Park (5008 E Indian Trail)!
From TreesLouisville:
We already have 18 green vendors & educational booths signed up, as well as a number of food/drink/snack vendors. The kids corner is looking epic as always with the rock wall, slackline, and Echo Mobile confirmed! Even more, the tree species for our annual TreeFest Tree Giveaway has been selected.
There is still plenty of time and space to register your organization to participate as a green vendor or activity booth! We have also opened up our volunteer sign-up and the spots are filling up fast. Be one of the 200 volunteers who help us make this free event possible and receive a free t-shirt and lunch voucher.
Lastly, if your company is looking for a way to have a big impact this year, we are still looking for sponsors. Consider supporting TreeFest as an event or activity sponsor.
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The Mayor’s Office of Sustainability is excited to invite you to Earth Fest 2025, the city’s first community-wide Earth Month celebration event in close partnership with the Parks Alliance of Louisville and multiple community partners! The event, which will be attended by Mayor Greenberg, will feature food, music, performances, sustainability lightning talks, family friendly activities, volunteering opportunities, and a resource fair. It will serve as a kick-off to Earth Month (April) and will elevate and amplify environmental events led by various organizations throughout Earth Month, so that our community can learn more about and become engaged with the great local organizations leading efforts to protect Louisville’s environment and create a sustainable future!
Saturday, March 29, 2025
2 - 6 PM
Alberta O. Jones Park (744 S 23rd St)
Learn more and get involved: https://tinyurl.com/LouisvilleEarthFest2025
Take the City-wide 4-Week Anti-Racism Challenge sponsored by Listen Learn Act!
How it works: For 4 weeks beginning April 4th, participants will receive a weekly email with a list of 10-12 anti-racism activities. We ask participants to complete 3 of the activities over the course of the week. It is purely personal; you don't report to anyone. By regularly participating in anti-racism activities, we naturally develop better habits of noticing and challenging racism in our daily lives. Sign up here.
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The Louisville Metro Council Women’s Caucus will hold its quarterly meeting on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at 2:00 pm in Metro Council Chambers (601 West Jefferson Street)
This month’s quarterly meeting is dedicated to celebrating the significant contributions of women throughout history with presentation of the Rosie the Riveter Award to ten outstanding women in the community.
The honorees will include Honorable Gerina Whethers, Emily Bingham, Anna DeBeer, Diane Porter, Rhonda W. Mathies, Marsha Weinstein, First Lady Rachel Greenberg, Heather French Henry, Meka Kpoh, and Christina Lee Brown.
The meeting will be streamed on the Louisville Metro Council Women's Caucus Facebook page here: www.facebook.com/LouisvilleMCWomensCaucus.
The meeting is free and open to the public. The public may enter City Hall using the Sixth Street entrance.
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In an important next step for the TARC 2025 network redesign, TARC released draft proposals for a new TARC at different price points, including both short- and longer-term options for the community to consider. The release of the proposals will kick off a two-month period of public engagement until April 30.
For the TARC network over the next several years, there are two primary proposals:
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The Limited Plan would provide significantly reduced service compared to today, but at a level TARC is confident existing revenues can support over the next decade. This is a barebones plan that TARC hopes to not have to implement. Fortunately, thanks to the recent cost cutting measures, TARC projects that this plan would only have to be implemented as a last resort if no additional funding is identified or no additional service reductions are made by 2028.
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The Enhanced Plan would see slightly reduced service levels from today but with a redesigned network that would provide better access to jobs than the current network – as well as better coverage and connectivity than the Limited Plan. It will also provide service to all JCPS magnet high schools. While the Enhanced Plan provides better service than the Limited Plan, TARC could not maintain it indefinitely without additional funding. If TARC were to implement the Enhanced Plan in the Summer of 2026, it would buy the region time until 2029 to determine if more investment is needed in transit. After that, if no more funding were available, TARC would need to cut service again by Summer 2030.
Additionally, looking longer-term, TARC has two proposals that the region could consider if additional operating revenue is secured. Community feedback on these proposal is requested by April 30th.
After TARC reviews feedback, the earliest any redesigned network could be fully implemented is summer 2026.
View the proposals: https://www.ridetarc.org/tarc2025/
Take the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TARC2025_Draft_W
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Louisville Parks and Recreation is offering various opportunities for kids to stay active while on spring break. Camps will take place at some community centers, while others will host free open programming with a less structured environment.
Centers that will offer traditional Spring Break Camps are Metro Arts, Molly Leonard Portland, Sun Valley, Beechmont, Berrytown, Douglass and Cyril Allgeier. Participants must be 5-12 years of age for all camps except Metro Arts, which is for ages 9-12.
The cost of Spring Break Camp is $60 per camper. Youths will enjoy a range of activities including athletics, games, crafts and a field trip. Spots are limited, so hurry! Register here.
Centers that will offer free open programming include California, Newburg, Parkhill, Shawnee, Southwick and South Louisville. The public is invited to come and go as they please as activities will be set up from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Examples of open programming includes arts and crafts, pickleball, basketball, computer games and more. Registration is not required.
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Need help with utility bills? Applications are now open for Kentucky's Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP.
To qualify, households must fall at or below 150% of the federal poverty guidelines. Applicants will need documents like social security numbers, proof of income and utility bills. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis through March 15, 2025 with an extension through March 31, 2025 if funding is available.
Eligible residents applying for LIHEAP will have the opportunity to apply for MSD’s Emergency Wastewater Rate Assistance Program (EWRAP).
EWRAP can provide eligible residents in Jefferson County a 30% discount on wastewater charges and the consent decree surcharge. Eligibility includes households at or below 150% of the federal poverty guidelines, with proof of an active utility account with the Louisville Water Company and MSD.
To apply, call the automated scheduler at (502) 991-8391 or visit online at louisvilleky.cascheduler.com. The toll-free automated appointment system is available 24/7 to schedule an in-person appointment at one of seven locations.
MSD clients who are 65 years of age or older with a gross household income of $35,000 or less per year may be eligible for MSD’s Senior Citizen Discount Program. It is recommended you submit your MSD bill with your LIHEAP documentation to see if you qualify for a MSD discount program. For more details about the MSD Discount Programs, visit https://louisvillemsd.org/paymybill.
A toll-free automated appointment system is available 24/7 to schedule an in-person appointment at one of seven locations. The automated scheduler will provide details about these locations as well as eligibility and required documentation.
Jefferson County residents meeting eligibility can call the automated scheduler at 502-991-8391 or visit online at louisvilleky.cascheduler.com
Louisville Metro Solid Waste Management will be hosting various free recycling and large item disposal events throughout 2025. All events are from 10 am to 2 pm on select Saturdays:
- March 22: Shawnee Park, 4501 W Broadway
- April 5: UofL Shelby Campus, 440 N Whittington Pkwy
- May 17: Sun Valley Park/Ashby Lane Baptist, 10401 Lower River Rd/6617 Ashby Ln
- June 14: Doss High School, 7601 St Andrews Church Rd
- July 19: Fern Creek Elementary/High Schools, 8815 Ferndale Rd
- August 23: Metro Fleet Services, 3515 Newburg Rd
- September 27: Sun Valley Park/Ashby Lane Baptist, 10401 Lower River Rd/6617 Ashby Ln
- October 18: Metro Fleet Services, 3515 Newburg Rd
- November 15: UofL Shelby Campus, 440 N Whittington Pkwy
Learn more: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/public-works/pop-drop-waste-disposal-events
Please do not arrive early. Vehicles waiting cause traffic backups.
Since the amount of yard waste generated is far less in the winter, the schedule is adjusted for a more efficient collection. From mid-January to mid-March yard waste will be collected EVERY OTHER WEEK on the opposite week of recycling. Use our Recycle Coach app to view the collection calendar and set reminders.
Residents may drop off bundled or contained yard waste at the Waste Reduction Center for free during the weeks there is no curbside collection.
Yard waste must be bundled according to curbside rules. Businesses with yard waste and loads that are not bundled correctly will have to pay the normal fee.
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Leaves, twigs, straw, pine needles
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Shrubbery trimmings
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Branches and tree trimmings - must be less than 2 inches in diameter and less than 4 feet long
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Wood ash
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Christmas trees (seasonally) - remove all decorations, no bag or container needed
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Acceptable items in paper bags.
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Acceptable items in durable metal or plastic containers, 20-40 gallon capacity, with handles, weighing no more than 60 pounds
Yard waste meeting guidelines can be dropped off February 4-8, 18-22, and March 4-8 only. Jefferson County residents only. Businesses must pay the normal fee.
The Waste Reduction Center is located at 636 Meriwether Avenue and is open Tuesday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
The Office of Planning "Zoning Matters: Conversations with a City Planner" series is returning in 2025. City Planners will be available to answer questions about zoning and discuss the ongoing LDC Reform project, including changes to increase housing opportunities throughout the city. We want to hear about your neighborhood and discuss what the reform means for you!
Here are the 2025 dates:
- Tuesday, March 18, Crescent Hill Library
- Tuesday, April 1, Parkland Library
- Tuesday, April 15, Northeast Regional
- Tuesday, May 6, Fairdale Library
- Tuesday, May 20, Main Library
- Tuesday, June 3, Shawnee Library
- Tuesday, August 5, Iroquois Library
- Tuesday, August 19, South Central Regional
- Tuesday, September 2, Bon Air Library
- Tuesday, September 16, Newburg Library
- Tuesday, September 30, Southwest Regional
All sessions are from 3 to 7 pm.
These conversations are part of the ongoing Land Development Code (LDC) Reform. 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.
More information: www.louisvilleky.gov/ldcreform
If you have questions or want to learn more, contact ldcreform@louisvilleky.gov or (502) 574-8272
Louisville Metro recently announced a new program to create affordable housing by forgiving code enforcement liens. This initiative aims to renovate vacant homes, promote homeownership for low-to-moderate income families, and revitalize neighborhoods.
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Create homeownership opportunities for low-to-moderate income families.
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Revitalize neighborhoods with vacant and abandoned properties.
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Help residents unlock the value of inherited homes.
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Prevent out-of-state developers from buying these properties.
Applicants must be Kentucky residents or businesses, settle all other debts, have a rehab plan, and meet specific criteria. The program launches on December 2 and will include approximately 100 homes.
For more information, visit the Office of Housing and Community Development’s website.
Louisville Metro Office of Resilience & Community Services has launched a Landlord Incentive Program with the intention of incentivizing local landlords to rent their properties to formerly houseless clients of our Housing and Support Division.
The Landlord Incentive Program offers up to $2,000 to landlords who agree to rent their properties for 12 months to clients of the Housing and Support Division, which aims to connect houseless people in Louisville to housing. By participating in this program, property owners can help provide stable housing for families in need while also receiving financial support and on-site supportive services.
Participants will receive $1,000 once they’ve met with Housing and Support staff and agreed to rent their property to a client, and they will receive another $1,000 upon completion of a 12-month lease.
This incentive program is in addition to federal subsidies that provide on-going rental assistance during the period of the lease. Supportive services, including on-site visits, are also provided as part of the program.
By partnering with the Housing and Support Division, local landlords will contribute to a solution that ensures more families have access to safe and affordable housing.
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