As vaccinations continue to roll out, and Downtown Louisville continues to reopen during the pandemic and beyond, the future of our city is still in flux. Protests for racial equity add another layer to this discussion about how Louisville moves forward. Will our economy rebound? What businesses will stay or go? What about tourists? Is our city safe? Can you have a vibrant downtown and protests, or are they mutually exclusive? Is it a welcoming downtown for everyone? We have a lot to tackle in our conversation, “Jumpstarting Downtown Louisville,” and we need your voice and questions.

PANELISTS

Jecorey Arthur, Metro Council District 4
Cleo Battle, Chief Operating Officer, Louisville Tourism
Rebecca Fleischaker, Director at Department of Economic Development, Louisville Forward
Rebecca Matheny, Louisville Downtown Partnership
Chief Erika Shields, Louisville Metro Police Department
Sarah Davasher-Wisdom, President & CEO, Greater Louisville Inc.
Anne Shadle, Co-owner, Mayan Cafe, Mayan Street Food

MODERATORS

Andy Treinen, President & CEO, Frazier History Museum
Rachel Platt, Director of Community Engagement