Mayor Abramson created a nationally-recognized program, Corridors of Opportunity in Louisville (COOL), in 2003 to include retail development as a part of the community's overall economic development strategy.
Retail provides necessary services in neighborhoods and improves the quality of life for those residents. The COOL program encourages retail development and investment along Louisville Metro's commercial corridors, by seeking retail tenants to occupy available sites or spaces, or by finding property for an interested developer or retail business.
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COOL also participates in the improvement of public rights of way and building fronts along commercial corridors.
COOL services include:
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For more information about the COOL program, please contact us or call 502.574.4140.