LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — The Louisville Metro Housing Authority (LMHA) has taken a significant step toward redeveloping one of its largest and most problematic housing complexes, Dosker Manor.
LMHA has chosen local firm LDG Development to lead the reconstruction of Dosker Manor, a major public housing complex that will be demolished in 2026. The housing authority said LDG beat out more than a dozen development firms for the project.
"We're excited to take this site and redevelop it into the quality housing that our residents deserve," said Chris Dischinger, co-founder of LDG Development.
Plans for the new Dosker Manor include senior housing on the current site of the First Link corner store, while additional family housing will be built on the current grounds of the complex. The new development will not include high-rise buildings, a significant change from the current structure.
"Unfortunately, somewhere along the lines, high-rises might have made sense, but over time, they turned out to really not be a great idea," Dischinger said. "This will blend more with the community."
In a statement, LMHA Executive Director Elizabeth Strojan said, "The partnership on these transformative projects will reshape affordable housing, creating vibrant, inclusive communities that prioritize safety, sustainability, and high-quality living."
Strojan, who was hired to overhaul public housing in Louisville, has been leading the effort to address longstanding issues at Dosker Manor, including complaints of dirty hallways, mold, bedbugs, and crime. In July, LMHA began relocating residents out of the complex to prepare for the redevelopment.
"It's the people that don't live here mostly, and a lot of other stuff going on besides that," said Kenneth, a resident of Dosker Manor.
The exact timeline for Dosker Manor's redevelopment has not been finalized, but construction is expected to begin soon after the demolition is complete.
Mayor Craig Greenberg expressed support for the project, stating, "Creating more safe, stable, reliable, and affordable housing across Louisville is a top priority for my administration, and this exciting announcement brings us one step closer to that goal."
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