Preservation groups have criticized a deal between the mayor’s office and developer Todd Blue. Preservation Louisville director Marianne Zickuhr says she hopes Louisvillians will ask the mayor about the issue at the upcoming budget hearings.
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Preservation Group Asks Council To Question City’s Agreement With Blue
Budget Committee Chair Marianne Butler says she has questions about the agreement, and until she hears more information, she’s not sure whether she’ll support allocating city funds for the deal.
Protesters Gather On Whiskey Row
They were protesting an agreement between Metro Government and developer Todd Blue which will allow Blue to destroy the buildings in three months to make room for a new development. Blue can also use the site as a parking lot for five years prior to building
Preservationists Planning Protest At Whiskey Row
They’re protesting an agreement between Metro Government and developer Todd Blue which will allow Blue to destroy the buildings in three months to make room for a new development.
The city has agreed to try to save the facades or recreate their appearance, but preservationists say that isn’t enough.
Fischer Defends Iron Quarter Agreement
Earlier this week, Blue agreed to drop a lawsuit against the city in exchange for permission to destroy the buildings and help preserving or rebuilding the facades. Preservationists have criticized Fischer for not being transparent in his decision to make the deal, but Fischer dismisses those claims.
Blue Responds To Preservationists On Iron Quarter
Blue says he hasn’t received any offers from developers or preservationists for the buildings. He contends that the strip cannot be reasonably preserved, and he says he wants to maintain the area’s historical appearance, but he also wants to develop downtown.
Preservation Groups Disappointed In Iron Quarter Agreement
Two groups of Louisville preservationists say they are not happy with Mayor Greg Fischer and developer Todd Blue’s settlement over the Iron Quarter project.
Blue has agreed to drop a lawsuit against the city in exchange for permission to raze a strip of buildings at First and Main streets. The city will also help him preserve or recreate the buildings’ facades for a new development.
Preservation Louisville on Iron Quarter Settlement
Members of Preservation Louisville will release a statement today about the city’s settlement with developer Todd Blue over the Iron Quarter buildings downtown. Blue will be allowed to tear down the buildings but will try to preserve the facades.
Agreement Allows Blue To Demolish Iron Quarter Buildings
Blue was seeking to destroy the buildings at First and Main to make room for a hotel and restaurant development called the Iron Quarter. Metro Government officials wanted to preserve at least part of the buildings.
Preservation Law
Who doesn’t love the look of historic areas like Cherokee Triangle and the Iron Quarter? They both bring out the personality of our city and bring in tourism. But how are these sites saved and preserved in the first place? In reality, it’s a continuing behind-the-scenes battleground between many differing stakeholders. Join us Tuesday as we discuss preservation law and what it means for Louisville. Listen to the Show
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