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SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS <br />1) What do you think are the most pressing planning issues facing the City as it relates to land <br />use & development? <br />With vacant sections in both Parcel 0 and the former ConocoPhillips property, Ward III is the <br />center of some of the most important land use and development questions in Louisville. The city <br />council, in partnership with the community, has done important work to study development in <br />Parcel 0, the McCaslin corridor, and elsewhere. Louisville must find ways to redevelop these <br />areas in ways that are sustainable for the city budget and our community as a whole. <br />Louisville must be thoughtful about when and whether to change land use and promote <br />development. Redevelopment and revitalization can be extremely positive, driving economic <br />growth, additional city revenue, and increasing quality of life. However, certain types of land <br />use and development may be unsustainable for the city budget and jeopardize the ability of the <br />city to provide high quality services. In other cases, changes in land use or development <br />fundamentally change the character of our community. <br />As our economy shifts and the demographics of Louisville change, we will need to ensure that <br />land use and development continues to benefit the entire Louisville community in a sustainable <br />way while preserving the small town character of our community. <br />2) What do you see as the main issues facing Louisville, and, in your opinion, how should they <br />be addressed? <br />Land use and development will continue to be a central issue facing Louisville. With the <br />McCaslin corridor, Ward III is home to a major source of the sales tax revenue that helps support <br />high quality city services that Louisville residents rely upon and enjoy. However, Ward III is <br />also home to vacant properties including significant sections of Parcel 0 and the former <br />ConocoPhillips site. As the city council considers land use or redevelopment proposals in these <br />or other key areas, it will need to ensure that the city can maintain a fiscally sound budget, and <br />maintain our community's character while meeting the needs of our residents. <br />Economic vitality is also a key issue facing Louisville. A thoughtful and responsible approach to <br />land use and development can help to ensure that the City's budget remains sustainable and can <br />continue to provide high quality services for residents and businesses. The city is also taking <br />important steps to recruit and retain high quality jobs and businesses, including the hiring of a <br />new Director of Economic Vitality. The city will need to continue to explore new ways of <br />ensuring it can maintain and potentially expand its business community while staying true to the <br />values of our community. <br />11 <br />