Current Info: 

 

Tues Nov 8 2005 - A meeting was held to discuss the historic and archaeological concerns pertaining to the planned development.

 

The USACE held a Consulting Party meeting hosted by The WDC at their offices on River Road. All of the major players were present. These included: the developers, KY State and Louisville Metro Historic Preservation Officers, concerned citizens, neighborhood organizations, Native American interests. and advocacy groups. 

 

The meeting was a positive one from our perspective in as much as the historic significance of The Harbor has been put firmly on the table and a formal determination process has been initiated at the state and federal level. Although the specific outcome is unclear, we are guardedly optimistic this review process will be favorable and further our stated goal of encouraging a historically sensitive redevelopment of The Harbor. 

 

Another positive aspect of the meeting is we were finally given the opportunity to make a case for the business and marketing advantages of historic consideration directly to the development team. To say they were eager to embrace this concept would be untrue, but at least a dialogue has begun.  

 

Besides continuing our efforts for formal historic site designation, the next stage will involve discussions on operational and navigational concerns. We believe this will further reinforce the relevancy of the original harbor design and further our stated goals.