E-News and Updates December 15Th, 2016
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December 15th, 2016 E-News and Updates HERI RYANT AMILTON ISTRICT OUNCILWOMAN C B H , D 5 C Louisville selected to receive $29.5 million HUD grant to jumpstart Russell revitalization Louisville is receiving a $29.5 million implementation grant through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Choice Neighborhoods Initiative program. The federal funding is expected to leverage more than $200 million in private, foundation, nonprofit and public dollars to fully implement ‘Vision Russell’, a comprehensive transformation plan for the neighborhood, starting with a phased deconstruction and redevelopment of the Cheri Bryant Hamilton Beecher Terrace public housing site. Vision Russell was developed over the past District 5 Councilwoman two years by Louisville Metro Government, the Louisville Metro Housing 601 West Jefferson Street Authority (LMHA) and community residents, agencies and leaders. City Hall, 3rd Floor Louisville, KY 40202 Vision Russell efforts will focus on several key components in transforming (502) 574-1105 the neighborhood, including: E-mail: Tearing down and redeveloping Beecher Terrace into a sustainable, [email protected] multi-generational, mixed-income, mixed-use development; Myra Friend-Ellis Developing one-for-one, off-site replacement housing for Beecher Terrace Legislative Assistant residents in their neighborhoods of choice; (502) 574-3905 Increasing safety and security; E-mail: Re-creating strong retail and service centers within the neighborhood; [email protected] Improving educational and health outcomes for Beecher Terrace and Fax: (502) 574-2560 Russell households; Improving community connectivity Written By: Sherman H. Smith Jr For more information please contact [email protected] Tim Barry at 502-569-3420 or by email at [email protected] Web address: http://www.louisvilleky.gov/ district 5 Please feel free to copy any of this information for use at your meetings or in your newsletters. If you would like to be removed from this communication please email with “REMOVE” in the subject or body. Thank you! 1 E-News and Updates December 15th, 2016 Pride Inc. 44th Annual Christmas Party Saturday, December 17th from 10 am to 1 pm C.E. Kirby Multipurpose Center of Excellence—2308 Algonquin Parkway FREE for children ages 1 to 12!! (children must be accompanied by an adult) Music provided by DJ Jimmie Keys Free Give-A-Ways 10 Speed Bicycle & Tricycles Boom Boxes 7 Skateboards Wal-Mart & McDonald’s (Gift Certificates) Special Guests Include Mayor Greg Fischer Supreme Court Justice Elizabeth Abramson & Retired Justice Martin Johnston Congressman John Yarmuth County Attorney Mike O’Connell Court of Appeals Judge Irv Maze & Judge Denise Crayton Commonwealth Attorney Tom Wine Final Youth Chat with LMPD of the Year! Youth Chat with LMPD is a series of open-dialogue discussions, so that youth 25 and under can hear from and talk with local law enforcement officials to establish better relationships and mutual understanding. Learn about the variety of things that Louisville Metro police officers do. Thursday, December 15th from 6 pm to 7:30 pm Shawnee Arts and Cultural Center—607 South 37th Street LMPD 2nd Division Panel Discussion Come out and attend the holiday events at The Kentucky Center for African American Heritage 1701 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd Business 2 Business Holiday Social Friday, December 16th from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm Join the community for a night of networking, fun, food, entertainment and Holiday Cheer! West Louisville Holiday Festival Saturday, December 17th from 12 noon to 6:00 pm Photos with Santa Claus, Drink hot cocoa and eat cookies at the West Louisville Market Place, Shop with local 2 E-News and Updates December 15th, 2016 CHERI BRYANT HAMILTON, DISTRICT 5 COUNCILWOMAN Board of Zoning Adjustment Meeting RE: Conditional Use Permit for Boarding Home Saturday, December 17th at 12:00 pm Please come to the site located at 2733 West Market The community is invited to a Board of Zoning Adjustment Meeting for a Conditional Use Permit for a Boarding Home to be built at 2733 W. Market Street. The meeting will be held at the site on Saturday, December 17th at 12:00 pm. The community is encouraged to attend. LMPD 1st Division “Peace Walks” Tuesday, December 20th from Noon to 1:00 pm Tuesday, December 27th from Noon to 1:00 pm The community is invited to attend the LMPD’s 1st Division “Peace Walk” on Thursday, December 20th from Noon to 1:00 pm! The “Peace Walk” will begin at Beecher Terrace. There will be another “Peace Walk” on Tuesday, December 27th beginning at 26th & Broadway. Join in to encourage peace and an end to violence in the community! “Peace Walks” will not take place during inclement weather! Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration The Archdiocese of Louisville’s Office of Multicultural Ministry will host the 32nd Annual Community Wide Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Assumption, 433 South Fifth Street. The theme this year is “Where Would I Look For Hope”. Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz, D.D., the Archdiocesan Gospel Choir, and many more will be a part of the celebration that will include scripture, reflective readings and songs of praise. For further details, please call the Office of Multicultural Ministry at 502/636-0296, ext. 1245. 1st Division Crime Report Please take a moment to view the 1st Division Crime Report in full at http://imgur.com/a/WcaeB Without your help we cannot make the community better! If you see something, say something! 3 E-News and Updates December 15th, 2016 CHERI BRYANT HAMILTON, DISTRICT 5 COUNCILWOMAN WAL-MART, West Louisville wants you BACK! West Louisville has over 60,000 residents, who need convenient, affordable options for shopping. West Louisville residents need employment opportunities. And, West Louisville residents pledge their support for the Wal-Mart Superstore #6391 at West Broadway and 18th Street. Wal-Mart's decision to cancel plans for the new supercenter leaves residents in West Louisville without access to affordable goods and services that many other communities take for granted. West Louisville’s residents already experience barriers to accessing healthy food, and so many were anxiously awaiting the opening of a Walmart Supercenter in their community. West Louisville residents who pledge their full support for the new Wal-Mart Supercenter, respectfully ask that Wal-Mart reconsider their decision to cancel building the facility at 18th and Broadway. Louisville Metro Councilmembers Green, Woolridge, Downard and Hamilton encourage the entire community to sign the petition asking Wal-Mart’s president to reconsider developing the store proposed at this location. You may view and sign the petition at http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/654/659/716/ Neighborhood Place Kwanzaa Festival December 28th, Celebrating Ujima - a Kwanzaa reception at Ujima Neighborhood Place, 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Located at 3610 Bohne Ave. In honor of Ujima, the third principle of Kwanzaa meaning collective work and responsibility, community members are invited to gather for networking opportunities and to explore ideas for community collaborations. Louisville Metro Public Health & Wellness and The Volunteers of America In partnership with Volunteers of America, Louisville Metro Public Health & Wellness will be opening up a community syringe exchange site on Tuesday, December 20th at Redeemer Lutheran Church located at 3640 River Park Drive and will be open every Tuesday from 9 am to noon. Other syringe exchange locations include: 1. Inside LMPHW at 400 E. Gray St. (Monday – Saturday) 2. Redeemer Lutheran Church, 3640 River Park Drive, Tuesdays, 9 – noon 3. 1455 Bicknell Ave (corner of Bicknell and Taylor), Wednesdays, 11-2 4. Lake Dreamland Fire Station, 4603 Cane Run Rd, Thursdays, 11-2. 4 E-News and Updates December 15th, 2016 CHERI BRYANT HAMILTON, DISTRICT 5 COUNCILWOMAN TARC Seeks Students Artists for “Design-A-Bus” Contest “TreesLouisville” is the theme to highlight tree canopy need TARC and TreesLouisville, Inc. are partnering this year for the 18th annual Design-a-Bus contest, featuring artwork by schoolchildren throughout Louisville and Southern Indiana. This year’s artwork will highlight the theme “Trees Louisville” to draw attention to the need to plant trees for a more livable and healthy community now and for future generations. The Design-a-Bus contest is open to all elementary and middle school students in Jefferson, Oldham and Bullitt counties in Kentucky and Floyd and Clark counties in Southern Indiana. Twelve winners will be chosen to have their posters displayed on a TARC bus and winners and their adult guests will be invited to participate in the Republic Bank Pegasus Parade on Thursday, May 4th, 2017. Artist are encouraged to create artwork that underscores the benefits of trees. Trees create stronger more positive communities with safer streets, less crime and more successful business districts. Trees also lead to improved health and air quality. They absorb storm water, prevent erosion, provide wildlife habitat, moderate temperatures, provide energy savings, and reduce noise levels. Entries should be in marker, crayon or paint and submitted on 11 by 17 white paper or digitally through JPEG or PDF file. Entries will be judged on visual appeal, creativity, originality and message. All artwork is to be produced by the student only. This year’s entry deadline is Friday, February 24th, 2017. Entry forms mist be attached to hard or digital copies. For copies of entry forms, please visit www.ridetarc.org or email Russell Goodwin at [email protected] or Jessica Holman at [email protected]. Digital copies of entries with forms attached can also be sent to Russell and Jessica. Paper entries should be sent to TARC, c/o Marketing Department, 1000 W. Broadway, Louisville, KY 40203.