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<br />Downtown is known for its vibrant commumry
<br />atmosphere and diverse range of events and
<br />actrefts throughout the year The downtown
<br />area, pamcularly along Front Street and Main
<br />Street, serves as the heart of the cnys soma! and
<br />cultural scene, attracting residents and visitors
<br />alike One of the standout events that highlights
<br />the energetic spirit of downtown Louisville is
<br />the Street Faire, but there are also numerous
<br />other acnwties and attractons to enjoy
<br />However, the density of uses which attract
<br />indoor -outdoor experiences and help create
<br />a vibrant downtown are concentrated along
<br />Mare Street and Front Street between South
<br />Street and One Street Away horn these blocks,
<br />the denary of retail, restaurant, shopping
<br />opportunities quickly lessens Design solutons
<br />could help to further activate and define
<br />these two blocks as the "epicenter" of the
<br />LourswIle downtown experience Steinbaugh
<br />Pavilion and areas around o host Street
<br />Fare and 0Id Town Skate among others.
<br />Louisville Street Faire
<br />The Lousville Downtown Street Faire is a highly
<br />antimpated summer event that typcally runs
<br />on Friday evemngs from June through August
<br />Held on Front Street, the Lvely festival features
<br />hve music from local and regional bands,
<br />food vendors offering a variety of cuisines,
<br />craft beer from local breweries, and a vibrant
<br />atmosphere filled with dancing, sooalcng,
<br />and family -friendly entertanment. The Street
<br />Fare draws large crowds of all ages and is
<br />a favorite gathering spot for the community
<br />to enjoy summer evenings outdoors.
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<br />Farmers' Market
<br />The Lousvdle Farmers' Market, held on
<br />Saturdays during the growing season, is a
<br />popular attraction for those seeking fresh
<br />produce, artisansl foods, handmade crafts,
<br />and hve music Located on Front Street, the
<br />market offers a bustling environment where
<br />aistors can Interact with local farmers and
<br />artreans while enjoying a morning or afternoon
<br />of shopping and commumry engagement
<br />Concerts and Performances
<br />Throughout the year, downtown Louisville hosts
<br />concerts, performances, and cultural events
<br />at venues such as the Louisville Center for the
<br />Arts, local parks, and Stambaugh Pavilmn These
<br />events showcase a variety of muacal genres,
<br />dance performances, theatrical productions, and
<br />communcy celebrations, proding entenamment
<br />options vi
<br />ns for residents and wsnors of all ages.
<br />Dining and Shopping
<br />Front Street and Main Street in downtown
<br />Louisville are lined with charming shops,
<br />boutques, cafes, and restaurants offering a
<br />diverse culinaryexpenence Visitors can explore
<br />unique shops for clothing, gifts, antiques, and
<br />home decor, while also enjoying a wide range
<br />of dining options from casual eateries to fine
<br />d ecg establishments featuring locally sourced
<br />mgredents and international cuisines
<br />The concentration of events and activates in
<br />downtown Louisville, particularly along Front
<br />Street and Main Street, creates a dynamic and
<br />!naming environment for people to socahze,
<br />shop, dome, and immerse themselves or the
<br />ctys cultural offerings Whether attending a
<br />Street Fare, browsing art galleries, sampling
<br />fresh produce at the farmers' market, or
<br />enjoyng hoe rreand performances, there
<br />s always somethiac
<br />happening to showcase
<br />the vibrant sport of downtown Louisville
<br />2024 DOWNTOWN VISION PLAN
<br />Strategies
<br />Flexible Plazas and Patios
<br />• Provide unprogrammed patio space
<br />n the public right-of-way for adjacent
<br />business use through a permit system.
<br />Have a contingency plan to program the
<br />space with other public uses if needed
<br />• Identify small spaces that feel protected and
<br />Intimate In addition to larger, open spaces.
<br />• Consider the optimal number of patios
<br />and bumpouts in order to provide
<br />reprieve for pedestrians, rather than
<br />fitting in as many patios as possible.
<br />Vibrant Programming
<br />• Allow for creative and varying business
<br />use and design of paces and spaces In
<br />the right-of-way but provide a consistent
<br />design standard or edge/boundary
<br />element to contribute to a cohesive,
<br />high -quality streetscape character.
<br />• Provide different types of public spaces
<br />with vaned elements such ee public
<br />art, children's play areas, cultural/
<br />historic/Interpretative signage, and
<br />unprogrammed public seating areas
<br />• Consder and leverage seasonality
<br />and variety throughout the year and
<br />for special occasions/holidays.
<br />Unique Special Events
<br />• Design priority blocks for optimal
<br />ease of event setup, vendor functions,
<br />and emergency access.
<br />• Use movable furniture and amenities as
<br />much as possible in blocks prioritized for
<br />hosting special events. Use furnishings which
<br />are heavy and durable enough to deter
<br />vandalism or theft but are still movable.
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