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NOTICE OF MEETING VAPSTAT JOINT MEETING The Louisville and Jefferson County Landbank Authority, Inc. will hold a monthly meeting on Monday, April 12, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. In light of the pending states of emergency declared by federal, state, and local Chief Executives due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the various directives and guidance issued in...

The Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District (District) proposes to issue a construction permit and to revise a FEDOOP operating permit, for Heaven Hill Distilleries – Bernheim Facility, Inc., 1701 West Breckinridge Street, Louisville, KY 40210, in accordance with Regulation 2.03 and Regulation 2.17. Construction Permit C-0243-0024-20-F will...

The Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District (District) proposes to issue a construction permit to Clariant Corporation – Louisville West Plant (catalysts and catalyst carriers manufacturing plant), 1227 South 12th Street, in accordance with Regulation 2.03. This permit is being issued for the installation of a vacuum system and to run...

Below are the full results of the Cherokee Park Loop Road survey that was collected from 3/13/21 – 3/19/21 and materials from the 4/6 public meeting hosted online. * Full survey results * Powerpoint presentation * Link to video of virtual meeting

Louisville is at a critical juncture as it heads into the third decade of the 21st century. A new report from Brookings, “How Louisville can become a strong and more equitable hub for AI and data economy jobs,” offers a comprehensive look at the steps Louisville is taking in embracing Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT) and...

Give A Day at LouVax Recognizes Volunteer Efforts in Vaccinating Louisvillians LOUISVILLE, Ky. (April 6, 2021) – Today Mayor Fischer joined Dr. Sarah Moyer, Louisville’s Chief Health Strategist and Director of the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness at LouVax, the city’s mass vaccination site, to give an update on the latest...

Mayor Greg Fischer today joined Public Works Director Vanessa Burns to kick off the city’s new Clean Collaborative initiative that will improve the community's overall cleanliness. “Having clean streets, sidewalks and parks sends a message that this is a city that takes pride in itself, where people take pride in and care about their hometown,”...

ASHTO grantees working to promote health equity within their communities Wilderness Louisville, the nonprofit partner supporting the West Louisville Outdoor Recreation Initiative (WLORI), has received a $50,000 award to evaluate program strategies implemented through the Louisville is Engaging Children Outdoors (ECHO) program. The award comes from...

Mayor Greg Fischer today announced that the city’s Chief of Public Safety, Amy Hess, is leaving Metro Government in May. Chief Hess joined Metro in February 2020 as Chief of Public Services, overseeing Public Works, Emergency Services, Corrections, Louisville Fire, Fleet and Facilities, and Animal Services. In May 2020, after former Police Chief...

Metro Council President David James (D-6) announces on Friday, April 2nd, the Historic City Hall Clock Tower glow the color blue in order to remind everyone of World Autism Awareness Day.

Mayor Greg Fischer today joined representatives from SOS, Metro United Way and a variety of volunteers to kick off the annual Mayor’s Give A Day. This year’s Give A Day is a full month of giving starting today through April 30, 2021. “We are thrilled to welcome back Give a Day, adapted for 2021, so people can demonstrate their compassion safely,”...

The Kentucky Derby Museum welcomed the media to its March 26 ribbon cutting and introduction of the new Black Heritage in Racing exhibit. The updated exhibit opened to the public on Monday, March 29. The exhibit has had a permanent but less prominent display in the museum since 1993 on the museum's second floor. This new display has been recreated...

Fair Housing Month recognizes the signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 by President Lyndon Johnson, which expanded on the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Title VIII of the new act prohibited discrimination in housing (sale, rental, and financing), based on race, sex, religion, national origin, and disability and familial status. A fair housing bill...

What action is the District taking? The Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District is announcing a public meeting on April 7, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. to present information and answer questions regarding Regulation 2.04, Construction or Modification of Major Sources in or Impacting upon Non-Attainment Areas (Emission Offset Requirements), and a...

Trans Day of Visibility is recognized each year on March 31st. It is dedicated to the recognition of all trans people, transgender and non-binary, to honor their accomplishments and contributions to society, to understand the courage it takes to be one's true self, and to respect gender diversity. Trans Day of Visibility is also for allies, for...