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MURP Capstone Client Project Proposal 2015 <br />11. Capstone Project Description <br />Proposed Project Title <br />Demolition in Louisville <br />Select from the following list all of the subject areas that are relevant to your proposed project. <br />Community Development <br />X Economic Development <br />Environmental Planning <br />Healthy Communities <br />X Historic Preservation <br />X Housing <br />International Planning <br />X Land Use/ Physical Planning <br />Parks and Open Space <br />Real Estate Development <br />Regional Sustainability <br />Rural/ Small Town Planning <br />Social Justice <br />X Suburban Development <br />Transportation Planning <br />X Urban Design <br />Urban Revitalization <br />Vulnerable/ Special Populations <br />X Other: Sustainability <br />Please provide a brief overview of the issue or problem to be addressed by the Capstone <br />project. <br />Louisville continues to be one of the top places to live in the county. Many residents want to live in the <br />historic downtown but not in the small historic homes. Over the past several years, the demolition of <br />historic structures has become an issue in Louisville. Building demolition is a complex issue, with a <br />variety of factors, such as the health and overall condition, aesthetic considerations, space <br />requirements, cost implications, and use plans all influencing property owner decisions. A thorough <br />evaluation needs to study this topic more comprehensively and engage the entire community- - <br />especially owners of older buildings, realtors, developers, and design professionals - -in an open and <br />ongoing discussion about all issues associated with historic building demolition. <br />