Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Louisville public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
9 issues in development with medium priority
Planned residential development on Mud Lane
GKG Investments LLC is seeking to rezone single-family land at 4613 Mud Lane to a planned residential development with a major preliminary subdivision plan. The hearing will reveal the density and layout proposed for the site.
Old Distillery Road closure for Riverport expansion
Riverport wants to close an overgrown stub of Old Distillery Road and fold it into a vacant parcel for a future expansion, with a rezone request pending. All adjoining owners signed off.
Fegenbush Lane apartment development
A 16-unit apartment building replaces an old converted house near the Bardstown Road bus line. Parking — 20 spaces for 16 two-bedroom units — sparked debate even though it meets the current code.
Old Manslick Road right-of-way closure
Closing about 39,500 square feet of unused road right-of-way lets a vacant parcel be redeveloped with apartments, adding parking, access, and open space. All adjoining owners are Louisville Metro and consented.
Multifamily housing near Old Manslick Road
Closing an unused street near Old Manslick Road lets a vacant parcel be consolidated for proposed multifamily housing — new homes near the former Iroquois projects, and one less street to pave.
Wesley Oaks Senior Living Expansion Bond
A nonprofit affiliate is getting up to $6.2 million in bond anticipation notes to expand long-term care facilities on East Manslick Road — conduit debt, so taxpayers aren't repaying it.
National Register nomination for Avenue Plaza
The housing authority wants its downtown senior tower on the National Register, mostly to unlock historic rehab tax credits worth up to roughly 40% back. Some commissioners worried about listing a building while a similar tower, Dasker Manor, is being torn down — though staff clarified the listing doesn't block future demolition.
New duplex construction in Old Louisville historic district
Two vacant-lot duplex proposals in the Old Louisville historic district are awaiting architectural review. Decisions were postponed because the committee lacked a quorum, so neighbors will need to watch for the rescheduled hearing dates.
Senior independent living development on Manslick Road
A new three-story, 68-unit senior living building gets built with a 4-foot height variance, keeping apartments with full kitchens and patios on the Manslick Road campus.