May 14 Local News Metro Council Committee to Consider Landmarks Proposal Opponents of a proposal to change Louisville’s landmarks ordinance are urging members of a Metro Council committee to reject the measure tomorrow. Introduced by Councilman David Yates, the proposal would require that a majority of the signatures needed to nominate a property for landmark status come from people who live within a one-mile radius of […] By Rick Howlett May 14 Local News Metro Council Committee to Consider Landmarks Proposal Rick Howlett
May 14 Local News Hundreds Oppose Landmarks Ordinance, But Compromises Possible Despite hundreds of residents and individuals who have signed an online petition against proposed changes to Louisville’s landmarks ordinance, a compromise measure may clear committee this week. The original proposal would give more power over what becomes a landmark to the Metro Council and to people who live or own property within a one-mile radius […] By Devin Katayama May 14 Local News Hundreds Oppose Landmarks Ordinance, But Compromises Possible Devin Katayama
Apr 17 Local News Landmarks Debate Continues, Council Hears Alternative Proposal The debate continues over who should have the power to designate landmarks in the city. Louisville Metro’s Planning and Zoning Committee heard a new proposal Tuesday that could act as a substitute to the current proposed changes that would require over half of the 200 petition signatures necessary to request a landmarks hearing to come from […] By Devin Katayama Apr 17 Local News Landmarks Debate Continues, Council Hears Alternative Proposal Devin Katayama
Apr 2 Local News Landmarks Ordinance Gets Second Public Hearing Tuesday Louisville residents will have a chance to weigh in on potential changes to the city’s landmarks ordinance Tuesday. The second and final public hearing on the matter will take place at the United Auto Worker’s union hall on Fern Valley Road at 6:30 pm. The changes would require at least 101 of the 200 signatures […] By Devin Katayama Apr 2 Local News Landmarks Ordinance Gets Second Public Hearing Tuesday Devin Katayama
Mar 13 Local News Large Turnout for Public Hearing on Louisville’s Landmarks Ordinance Louisville’s Metro Council will consider public comments received Tuesday from supporters and opponents who staked their positions during a committee hearing on proposed changes to the city’s landmarks ordinance. The proposal would give the council more control over what becomes a historic landmark and would require at least 51 percent of residents who sign a […] By Devin Katayama Mar 13 Local News Large Turnout for Public Hearing on Louisville’s Landmarks Ordinance Devin Katayama
Mar 1 Local News Hearings Set on Proposed Changes to Landmarks Ordinance The Louisville Metro Council has scheduled two public hearings on proposed changes to the landmarks ordinance. Democratic Councilman David Yates is proposing significant changes to the law, which allows citizens to petition the Landmarks Commission for protected status for a building or monument. Preservationists argue that Yates’ amendments favor developers and undermine the system of […] By WFPL News Mar 1 Local News Hearings Set on Proposed Changes to Landmarks Ordinance WFPL News