John Fischer, Assistant Director

Mayor Abramson created a nationally-recognized program, Corridors of Opportunity in Louisville (COOL), in 2003 to include retail development as a part of the community's overall economic development strategy. Retail provides necessary services in neighborhoods and improves the quality of life for those residents.

The COOL program encourages retail development along Louisville Metro's commercial corridors, by seeking retail tenants to occupy available sites or spaces, or by finding property for an interested developer or retail business.  

The Retail Development Division also assists business associations with startup and expansion issues.

Through the COOL Program, you can:

• Download a COOL brochure
• Get assistance in finding_a retail_site
• Learn about local loan programs
• Learn about public improvements program 
• Learn about the Louisville market
• View Central Business District Investment
• Download map of vacant big-box retail buildings

For more information about the COOL program, please call 502.574.4140.