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- Taylor / New Cut Network[siteorigin_widget class="SiteOrigin_Widget_Button_Widget"][/siteorigin_widget][siteorigin_widget class="SiteOrigin_Widget_Headline_Widget"][/siteorigin_widget] This Corridor Plan is the culmination of a process sponsored by former Louisville Metro Council members Vicki Aubrey Welch, Marianne Butler, Dan Johnson, and David Yates. The overall goal of this project is to develop a plan for the New Cut Road/Taylor Boulevard Corridor extending from the Watterson Expressway south to the Gene Snyder Expressway. The intention is to develop a community-based vision for the corridor that will lead to investment in physical improvements and that will support economic development that maximizes the benefits of the corridor’s assets for the surrounding neighborhoods. The Corridor is the gateway from the Watterson Expressway to adjacent neighborhoods and to significant recreational, arts, and equine activities, including Iroquois Park and Amphitheater, Jefferson Memorial Forest, and Fairdale Village . Benefits of an improved Corridor include: better promotion of area attractions; better opportunities for small businesses; stimulation of the area housing market; and a more attractive and functional “Main Street” for local neighborhoods. [siteorigin_widget class="SiteOrigin_Widget_Button_Widget"][/siteorigin_widget][siteorigin_widget class="SiteOrigin_Widget_Headline_Widget"][/siteorigin_widget][siteorigin_widget class="Tribe\\Events\\Views\\V2\\Widgets\\Widget_List"][/siteorigin_widget][siteorigin_widget class="SiteOrigin_Widget_Headline_Widget"][/siteorigin_widget][siteorigin_widget class="SiteOrigin_Widget_Headline_Widget"][/siteorigin_widget] Elizabeth Alexander Rep. McKenzie Cantrell Councilman Mark Fox Nicole George, Councilmember, Metro Council District 21 Chris Glasser Janet Heston Councilwoman Amy Holton Stewart, Louisville Metro Council District 25 Susan Hughes Vince Jarboe Rebecca Katz,…
- Future Dreamers Civic Leadership Academy
  - Future Dreamers Civic Leadership Academy Application[siteorigin_widget class="SiteOrigin_Widget_Hero_Widget"][/siteorigin_widget] If you are applying for the Fall 2021 Cohort, please submit your application by Monday, August 30, 2021 at 11:59pm EST. Contact Rebecca Katz at rebecca@swdreamteam.org or 502-230-8008 if you have any issues or questions. [siteorigin_widget class="WP_Widget_Custom_HTML"][/siteorigin_widget][siteorigin_widget class="SiteOrigin_Widget_Hero_Widget"][/siteorigin_widget]Who Should Apply Open to all residents of the greater Louisville area, community leaders, business owners and their employees, students, homeowners, renters, and everyone in between. Must have vested interest in and commitment to cultivating a thriving South and Southwest Louisville region. Commitment Cohort members attend one program session per week for five consecutive weeks. Each session is typically two and a half hours long. Participants must be able to attend four out of five sessions. Program sessions are held at various locations throughout South and Southwest Louisville. Course Fee The course fee for the Future Dreamers Civic Leadership Academy is $125. This includes program materials and catered dinner served at each session. Scholarships are available. Indicate your request for a scholarship on the application form, or contact Rebecca Katz at rebecca@swdreamteam.org. [siteorigin_widget class="SiteOrigin_Widget_Headline_Widget"][/siteorigin_widget] Fall 2021 Cohort June 21, 2021| Fall 2021 Cohort application opens August 30, 2021 | Fall 2021 application closes Week of September 13, 2021 | Fall 2021…
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What We Do

We invest in our region's best assets to elevate South and Southwest Louisville.

South Points Scenic Area

The South Points Scenic Area is our signature tourism initiative that promotes the natural and cultural attractions in South and Southwest Louisville.

Future Dreamers Civic Leadership Academy

Future Dreamers aims to connect and elevate emerging leaders who have a stake in the success of South and Southwest Louisville.

Community Plan Implementation

We take on special projects that align with regional planning documents. Currently we lead the Taylor/New Cut Network, working to improve this South Louisville corridor.

The Southwest Dream Team (SWDT) was founded in 2008 in response to harmful narratives about south and southwest Louisville that impede economic growth of the region. The SWDT advocates for a unified vision for future community and economic development and to improve quality of life for residents in target neighborhoods of Jefferson County, a region we have branded as the South Points Scenic Area.