LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- City officials broke ground on a new public park near downtown Louisville Monday.
Louisville Medical & Education District and project partners signified the start of work on LOUMED Commons, a new public park designed for people who work, study, receive care or visit downtown.
The park will be located at 316 East Chestnut Street. It's near the city's medical and education district, according to a news release.
The park will feature a tree canopy, native plants, shaded seating, gathering areas and space for food trucks. It has an area that can host future events and community programming.
"LOUMED Commons represents our commitment to creating a more vibrant, sustainable and pedestrian-friendly Louisville,” Mayor Craig Greenberg said in a news release. "This space will offer a place of respite and connection for the more than 18,000 healthcare professionals, 10,000 students and over 1.5 million visitors who are here each year. Improving these public spaces helps us attract top talent and strengthen collaboration among our medical and educational institutions."
The project is led by LOUMED in partnership with Metro Public Works, JLL, CARMAN Landscape Architecture and Pace Contracting. According to a news release, the LOUMED Commons is supported by city funding allocated through the Kentucky General Assembly's investment in downtown Louisville. There is a $10 million allocation to help fund multiple LOUMED projects.
The city of Louisville is also providing support with $1.7 million for a safer corridor project.
According to its website, LOUMED spans 22 city blocks and 9.6 million square feet of occupied space in downtown Louisville. It attracts more than 1.5 million visitors each year and employs more than 16,000 people. Their salaries surpass $1 billion annually.
"LOUMED Commons is an important next step in how people experience this district," Nadareca Thibeaux, executive director of LOUMED, said in a news release. "This park will give people a place to take a break, eat lunch or simply enjoy being outside. It’s a practical improvement for the thousands of people here every day."
To learn more about LOUMED, click here.
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