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About our blogs
The primary purpose of Develop The West's blog posts are to get conversations started about development in West Louisville.
Our blogs often address problems within the community, questions from supporters, aswell as commentary infographics.


Lawns; What Are They Good For?
From the Gardens Of Versalles to the cottages of West Louisville; lawns are everywhere...

Develop The West
Jun 5, 20233 min read


Frequency is key
When it comes to the implementation of better transit in the West End and Louisville in general; frequencies aren't great. Many buses...

Develop The West
May 5, 20232 min read


The real deal; Density in West Louisville
West Louisville is one of the most densely populated places in the state, but is more density needed? And how much exactly? Density can...

Develop The West
Dec 1, 20221 min read


The West Lou Food Desert
It's quite common knowledge that West Louisville is a food desert, but what does that mean? And how exactly does it affect the residents...

Develop The West
Sep 10, 20221 min read


Parkland Plaza: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly
Parkland Plaza is the latest urban project in West Louisville. The plaza is a community space open to the public. The plaza is extremely...

Develop The West
Jun 28, 20221 min read


Do We Support A Walmart In West Louisville?
We've gotten lots of questions when it comes to voicing our concerns about a Walmart in West Louisville. This comes back from 2016 when...

Develop The West
May 22, 20221 min read


Does West Louisville Need Bus Lanes
Transit oriented design is showing up everywhere, from New Mexico to New Jersey; but should West Louisville follow? Would dedicated bus...

Develop The West
May 15, 20221 min read


Let's Ban Plastic Bags In West Louisville.
Many states, cities, & counties across the country are banning plastic bags in light of climate change, environmental justice, and litter...

Develop The West
Apr 25, 20222 min read


Why West Louisville Needs Bikes
When it comes to riding bikes, Louisville isn't the best place to do it, but taking queue from cities across the globe can help us...

Develop The West
Apr 24, 20222 min read


What's the key to walkability?
In urban planning spaces, a term often used is walkability. But what is walkability & how do we get it into our urban spaces? "Walking is...

Develop The West
Mar 21, 20221 min read
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