HardCopyJeffersonville Canal District

Jeffersonville Canal District:

Jeffersonville Canal District

What Do We Have Now?:

What Do We Have Now? CSO (sewer) problem Flooding issues Big 4 pedestrian ramp Proposed convention center Individually, each project will have moderate impact. Put together, they can be made into one project with enormous impact.

Why a Canal?:

Why a Canal? Consent Decree must be met and long-term control plan must be implemented Flood control must occur

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One Way to Achieve Our Goal

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Another Way to Achieve the Same Goal (with Better Flood Protection)

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Does This Look Better Than a Pipe in the Ground??!!

Why a Canal District?:

Why a Canal District? Delineate boundaries – everything inside becomes one big project All projects are coordinated Guidelines for all projects are consistent and maintain overall goals Improves economy and quality of life

Area Proposed for District:

Area Proposed for District

Existing Conditions:

Existing Conditions Underutilized area east of I-65 – product of interstate construction and railroad alignment

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North End Existing Conditions (cont’d.)

Spring Street !!!:

Spring Street !!! Existing Conditions (cont’d.)

Riverside Drive:

Riverside Drive Existing Conditions (cont’d.)

Riverfront:

Riverfront Existing Conditions (cont’d.)

Mixed Remainder:

Mixed Remainder Existing Conditions (cont’d.)

Negative Aspects of Area:

Negative Aspects of Area Aging and undersized infrastructure Drainage problems Lack of connectivity Lack of community cohesion Proximity to I-65 Large declining sections

Positives:

Positives Incredible views

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Incredible Views

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Wide open layout Walkability

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Historic Districts/Structures

Positives (cont’d.):

Positives (cont’d.) Dedicated citizens Proximity to downtown Louisville Proximity to I-65 and bridges

Plan:

Plan Delineate and adopt boundaries Determine best economic structure Find $$$ - (NOT property taxes) Establish Board and begin developing controls Determine sequence for infrastructure improvements Issue RFP for developer Begin flood control/sewer improvements Begin convention center/hotel Build new farmers’ market Redevelopment Tourism plan

Benefits:

Benefits Economic development JOBS (more stable source) Flood relief CSO relief Aesthetic improvement Improved urban environment – walkability, street environment Retention of young citizens Attract young professionals/empty nesters Improved sustainability Integration into metro community

Primary Benefits of District Designation:

Primary Benefits of District Designation Coordinated growth Strength as a unit for pursuing funding

We Are Here:

We Are Here

We Can Be Here:

We Can Be Here

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Or Here

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Or Here

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Or Here!!!

What It Will Take:

What It Will Take Vision Patience Community Spirit