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The Downtown Development Corporation was the lead entity in the crafting of the new Louisville Downtown Development Plan in late 2002. The Plan provides downtown Louisville with a context for its investments, a continuity of improvements, and a consistency in its efforts toward a common vision, with the goal of creating a critical mass of activity downtown. Although only five years old, downtown Louisville is well on its way of achieving the creative, active, vibrant, 24-hour downtown that the Plan envisions.
The Louisville Downtown Development Plan is governed by nine overriding principles. These principles guide the review of all proposed actions downtown – be they public, private, non-profit, quasi-public, or a public/private partnership – to ensure that all future activity support and contribute to the vitality of downtown. For those considering investment in downtown, these principles also provide a clear vision of the future of downtown Louisville. Those proposed development actions and investments that embrace these principles are most likely to be enthusiastically supported and encouraged.
| Principle #1 |
Continue to reinforce Downtown as the unique cultural, business, entertainment, retail and civic center of the region |
| Principle #2 |
Create a 24-hour Downtown with a focus on residential development, integrated with a mix of commercial, civic, cultural, and entertainment attractions |
| Principle #3 |
Transform Downtown from ” a collection of destinations” into one unique “Destination” |
| Principle #4 |
Create active, vibrant, safe and livable public spaces supported by the design of buildings, streets, and open spaces |
| Principle # 5 |
Create an interconnected network of streets, transit, and public open spaces |
| Principle #6 |
Enhance Downtown’s attractiveness as a place for investment |
| Principle #7 |
Build on existing strengths with new initiatives and development |
| Principle #8 |
Integrate Downtown seamlessly with its adjacent neighborhoods, the City, and the region |
| Principle #9 |
Forge Public/Private Partnerships to coordinate high priority initiatives and oversee Plan implementation |
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