The purpose of this office is to direct the economic growth and physical development of Jefferson County and its communities. They also coordinate development, environmental protection and the implementation of the Comprehensive Plan. The staff reviews development plans, conducts site inspections, and provides information and assistance to developers. The Redevelopment Authority is responsible for redeveloping, manageing and marketing the Technology Park of Greater Louisville. Technology Park contains approximately 1.5 million square feet of manufacturing and office space, which features rail access, heavy overhead cranes, machine tools and industrial plant equipment.
Technology Park is located in the Enterprise Zone and Foreign Trade Zone.
600 West Main Street Suite 300 Louisville, KY 40202 This agency of City government serves as the City's representative to the development community and oversees City financial interests and investments in real estate. This department serves as the City's central design, real estate and planning staff and manages the Overlay Districts and the Urban Renewal Commission. It works cooperatively with the Downtown Development Corporation, the Waterfront Development Corporation and the Louisville Central Area. This non-profit business organization concentrates its efforts in Clark and Floyd counties, including the cities of Clarksville, Jeffersonville and New Albany. Its major areas of emphasis include economic development, legislative issues, workforce development, transportation and infrastructure.