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.
Elizabeth Alexander
Rep. McKenzie Cantrell
Councilman Mark Fox
Nicole George, Councilmember, Metro Council District 21
Janet Heston
Councilwoman Amy Holton Stewart, Louisville Metro Council District 25
Susan Hughes
Vince Jarboe
Rebecca Katz, Executive Director, Southwest Dream Team
Director Michael King
Bennett Knox
Daniel Luckett
Barbara Nichols
Craig Oeswein, Owner/Operator, Taylor Blvd. Save-A-Lot
Brian Powell, Legislative Assistant, Louisville Metro Council District 25
Rachel Roarx, Legislative Aide, Metro Council District 21
Pam Shofner-Daniels
Kevin Triplett
This committee will work with local officials to rezone parts of the northern and southern corridor anchors in order to encourage unified community development and attract potential retail development.
This committee will work to make the corridor roadways safer, more functional, and more attractive, particularly for pedestrians and bicyclists.
This committee will focus on the redevelopment of key sites along the corridor, including the former Iroquois Homes site and nearby properties (the “Northern Anchor”).
This committee will consider the possibility of changing the name of the corridor and develop a brand identity that includes banners, welcome signs, and a consistent system of plantings and street furniture (including benches, trash receptacles, and bus shelters).