Dec 28 Economy In Ongoing Topgolf Saga, Opponents Prepare Second Lawsuit This time, three Hurstbourne couples plan to challenge the Metro Council's decision to allow zoning changes for the project. By Amina Elahi Dec 28 Economy In Ongoing Topgolf Saga, Opponents Prepare Second Lawsuit Amina Elahi
Nov 15 Local News Fischer Appoints Planning and Design Services Director Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer has appointed a new director of Planning and Design Services, filling a long-vacant position in a department in need of a turnaround. The last director resigned under former Mayor Jerry Abramson, who left the position open. The department was among the first to be looked at in Fischer’s review of city […] By Gabe Bullard Nov 15 Local News Fischer Appoints Planning and Design Services Director Gabe Bullard
May 5 Local News Preservationists Cheer Delay of Whiskey Row Demolition Preservationists have won a small victory in the fight to save the Whiskey Row buildings in downtown Louisville. Under an agreement between the buildings’ owner, Todd Blue, and Metro Government, the strip could’ve been razed as early as Monday. But that’s been blocked so a judge can hear arguments on Wednesday over whether to push […] By Gabe Bullard May 5 Local News Preservationists Cheer Delay of Whiskey Row Demolition Gabe Bullard
Mar 11 Politics Preservationists Seek Change in Whiskey Row Case The federal court ruling trumps the local Landmarks Commission. Porter told WFPL earlier this week that he thinks Heyburn will heed their request. The city is also seeking buyers for the property who would keep five of the seven building standing. By Gabe Bullard Mar 11 Politics Preservationists Seek Change in Whiskey Row Case Gabe Bullard
Mar 9 Politics Court Challenge to Whiskey Row Agreement Could Come This Week Porter says he'd like to make sure the buildings, or at least their facades, are saved. Blue has said if anyone thinks they can preserve the buildings and develop the property, they can purchase the land from him. The city and the Downtown Development Corporation are seeking buyers who will save five of the seven buildings. By Gabe Bullard Mar 9 Politics Court Challenge to Whiskey Row Agreement Could Come This Week Gabe Bullard
Feb 28 Local News Blue Says Money Is Key to Saving Whiskey Row Facades Developer Todd Blue has just over two months before he can destroy the buildings to make way for a parking lot, then for the Iron Quarter development. The city has agreed to find the best way to preserve or recreate the facades, and Mayor Greg Fischer will ask the Metro Council to approve a $450,000 budget allocation to help Blue follow through on the plan. By Gabe Bullard Feb 28 Local News Blue Says Money Is Key to Saving Whiskey Row Facades Gabe Bullard
Feb 28 State of Affairs The Future of the Iron Quarter STATE OF AFFAIRS 02/28/11: A row of historic buildings downtown on Main Street has been at the center of a controversy that continues to swirl. Developer Todd Blue, who owns the buildings, says they're unable to be saved. He wants to demolish the structures to make way for something new. Preservationists are crying foul; they say the developer isn't doing (or spending) as much as he could to save the buildings. Meanwhile, the city has given the green light to demolition, while conducting an investigation into the feasibility of preserving the buildings, or at least their facades. Today we tackle the issue on State of Affairs. Call and tell us what you think should be done with the buildings of the Iron Quarter. Listen to the Show By Laura Ellis Feb 28 State of Affairs The Future of the Iron Quarter Laura Ellis