July 17, 2026

Two housing developments are working their way through Louisville’s approval process. Frequent city council watcher Mark Cathcart gives us the scoop — and explains why continued growth is the only way cities can survive, despite what residents may wish.

Info on the developments:

• Koelbel Permanently Affordable Housing GDP Amendment: https://louisvilleco.portal.civicclerk.com/event/24/files/agenda/2222
• Other Documents can be found in the meetings minutes https://louisvilleco.portal.civicclerk.com/event/24/overview
• North Louisville, Senior active community at Paschal Drive and Highway 42: https://louisvilleco.portal.civicclerk.com/event/24/files/report/1252

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