[Louisville] Developers aim to link waterfront features

[seicer]

Developers aim to link waterfront features

As part of the project, additional parks would be constructed -- some already planned as part of Museum Plaza -- and a pedestrian bridge from the Ali Center to the Belvedere would be constructed.

By the end of 2010, if all goes as planned, Louisville's skyline will be altered by two massive projects along Main Street -- the Museum Plaza skyscraper near Seventh Street on the west, and a new arena at the eastern edge, near Second Street.

With both projects expected to bring a surge of tourists and residents downtown, local officials and developers are focusing on ways to connect the two -- and they're keying on the existing Riverfront Plaza/Belvedere.

[silentbobbio]

yea i actually read this article in the paper...it looks very impressive, i just hope everything goes as planned...this would be the beginning of making louisville a world-class city nonetheless

[seicer]

Ali Center plaza at halfway point

Key --

1. Plaza is located outside of the Muhammad Ali Center.

2. It will feature a large amphitheater with limestone seating, a star-shaped fountain that is ringed by glass art, and feature landscaping and trees.

3. Work is 1/2 done on the $5 million project.

4. It will feature space for open-air multicultural programs, and complement the center's mission of promoting the ideals of Ali.

5. The exterior work, which will be finished by early fall 2007, began last summer.

5a. It includes a new, wide walkway along Sixth Street past the Ali Center and has a stairway entrance from Sixth up to the plaza.

6. Being financed with a $4.5 million Parking Authority of River City bond issue and $500,000 in city money. (It is constructed on top of a garage.)

Article information: "Ali Center plaza at halfway point, By Sheldon S. Shafer, The Courier-Journal, Wednesday, March 28, 2007"

[seicer]

Ali Center plaza at halfway point

Key --

1. Plaza is located outside of the Muhammad Ali Center.

2. It will feature a large amphitheater with limestone seating, a star-shaped fountain that is ringed by glass art, and feature landscaping and trees.

3. Work is 1/2 done on the $5 million project.

4. It will feature space for open-air multicultural programs, and complement the center's mission of promoting the ideals of Ali.

5. The exterior work, which will be finished by early fall 2007, began last summer.

5a. It includes a new, wide walkway along Sixth Street past the Ali Center and has a stairway entrance from Sixth up to the plaza.

6. Being financed with a $4.5 million Parking Authority of River City bond issue and $500,000 in city money. (It is constructed on top of a garage.)

Article information: "Ali Center plaza at halfway point, By Sheldon S. Shafer, The Courier-Journal, Wednesday, March 28, 2007"