Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center
Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center
It will mark the completion of a Louisville Urban League project — officially named the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center — that was announced in 2017 part of a revitalization effort for the region.
“The Louisville Urban League is a civil rights organization, and it is a civil rights organization that built this facility,” Louisville Urban League President and CEO Sadiqa Reynolds said.
The facility features a 200-meter indoor track along with 4,000 seats around the complex. There are also multiple meeting spaces, VIP boxes and recreational rooms that feature a miniature bowling alley and rock climbing wall.
Located in west Louisville, it’s expected to make a significant impact on the area.
“For this organization — in this part of the community in the heart of where life expectancies are shorter, where there have been no investments, where we have a food desert, where all of these things are happening — to have this facility is remarkable,” Reynolds said.
The complex is unique in that it’s as much of a learning center as it is an athletic facility.
Just through the doors of the entrance is a wall paying tribute to the social justice movement that occurred in Louisville during the construction of the complex. The wall pictures Breonna Taylor, David McAtee, Travis Nagdy and Tyler Gerth, along with other Black leaders in the community such as Hannah Drake and Wade and Alice Houston.
“We want people to understand what justice means for us,” Reynolds said. “We want our young people in this community to be inspired and those who will come from other places to feel like they’ve learned something.”
There is a wall on the 30th Street side of the building that features pictures and quotes from famous Black leaders from the likes of Louisville’s Muhammad Ali to Harriet Tubman.
As athletic events get underway Wednesday for the first time, the Urban League is hopeful that people learn about the community and culture of the city when they’re on the campus.
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EXCLUSIVE: Frost Brown Todd shows off major downtown Louisville renovation
From Louisville Business First, January 16, 2020
The new year is bringing a dramatic new look for one signature downtown Louisville tenant.
Frost Brown Todd LLC, Louisville’s largest law firm, is deep into the first major renovation of its downtown offices, which opened in the early 1990s. The firm invited us into its offices at 400 West Market St. earlier this week to capture the progress on the renovation. You can see the space for yourself in the attached slideshow.
The law firm had long occupied floors 27 through 32 and a portion of the 10th floor inside the 35-story office tower. It has downsized with the renovation to be more efficient with its working space, relinquishing the 27th floor, said Geoff White, member-in-charge of Frost Brown Todd’s Louisville office. Giving up a floor, as a result, reduced Frost Brown Todd’s footprint inside 400 West Market from 125,000 square feet to about 105,000 square feet.
White noted that the company had a top-of-the-line legal industry space when it moved into the building, and only minor upgrades had been made prior to this project. Click here to read more from Business First.
Churchill Downs reveals details of a massive renovation project, which includes a hotel
From Louisville Business First, October 30, 2019
Churchill Downs Racetrack on Wednesday announced details of a $300 million renovation project that promises to “transform the first turn of the 190-acre facility and provide guests … never-before imagined Kentucky Derby experiences,” according to a news release.
The release also touts new VIP guest experiences, including the construction of permanent stadium seating, a hotel and historical racing machine (HRM) facility in the first turn at the racetrack, as well as a renovation project at Millionaires Row.
The project would begin in December with a projected completion at the end of 2021.
We first reported on Churchill Downs’ plans in August.
The 156-room, seven-story hotel will feature trackside suites, all of which will offer private balconies and covered panoramic views of the entire track, as well as non-track facing rooms that will offer access to a second floor party deck to watch racing. A Penthouse banquet room, 27,000-square-foot ballroom and meeting rooms will add event space throughout the year. Click here to read more from Business First.
RANKED: These are Louisville’s 50 fastest-growing private companies
From Louisville Business First Oct 15, 2019,
Information technology, manufacturers, construction and financial and insurance services make up the top industries in our Fast 50 list, which recognizes Louisville’s fastest-growing companies.
This list provides an annual look at the economic growth of some of the companies that call Louisville home. We ranked the businesses by revenue growth and you can see how they stack up in the attached gallery.
Ten companies grew their revenue by impressive triple digit percentages. The number one company grew it’s revenue by over 225 percent from 2016 to 2018, for instance.
This year, five companies also were honored with new awards. Click here to read more from Business First.
West end sports complex lands naming rights deal, huge contribution
From Louisville Business First Oct 14, 2019
The facility will be officially named Norton Sports Health Athletics & Learning Complex. Norton’s contribution will consist of a $3 million grant and a $2 million matching funds challenge grant.
The roughly $40 million West End Sports & Learning Complex is being championed by the Louisville Urban League. Ground was broken on the facility, at 30th Street and West Muhammad Ali Boulevard, in late August. Urban League CEO Sadiqa Reynolds said Monday morning that the project is about $15 million away from completing its fundraising goal, which she said feels like nothing compared to where they started.
“This is a significant opportunity for Norton Healthcare to help unify our community and transform this key area of our city,” Russell F. Cox, president and CEO of Norton Healthcare, said in a news release. “This facility will bring with it the power to impact change and positively influence children and their families [through] sports and learning.”
At a news conference Monday morning, Cox called the contribution an investment, rather than a donation. A donation is when you give money and walk away, he said.
“We’re not going away.” Click here to read more from Business First.
Louisville developer offers first look inside high-end Oxmoor project
From Louisville Business First Aug 29, 2019
The developer behind several Class A office properties on North Hurstbourne Parkway has provided the first glimpse into its new high-end apartment project near Oxmoor Center in Louisville’s East End.
Louisville-based NTS Development Co. released interior renderings this week of the planned 301-unit Upton Oxmoor apartments. The new images show off many of the apartment community’s planned amenities, including a club lounge, game room, fitness center, conference center, private lounge and modern lobby.
New exterior renderings also were provided of the complex, which shows off the pool and other outdoor amenities. You can see the images in the attached slideshow.
Upton Oxmoor Apartments is planned on 16 acres at 7725 Upton Oxmoor Lane and is eyeing spring 2020 for initial occupancy with a fall 2020 completion. Construction started earlier this year.
Once completed, Upton Oxmoor will house more than 300,000 square feet of rentable space across nine garden-style apartment buildings patterned off a modern farmhouse design, one of which will feature a clubhouse. A two-story 533-space parking garage also is planned. Monthly rental rates are slated to fall between $1,200 and $2,300.
The property is part of the larger Oxmoor Farm, which has been controlled by the Bullitt family since the 1780s. The well-known estate has been divided over the years to allow for the construction of Interstate 64, Oxmoor Center and other commercial development. Click here to read more from Business First.
ANNOUNCING: These are Louisville’s 50 fastest-growing private companies
From Louisville Business First Sep 3, 2019
It’s time to reveal the 50 fastest-growing private companies in the Louisville area as part of our annual Fast 50 program.
This year, we have three companies that make this list that had revenue growth from 2016 to 2018 at over 200 percent, and 10 companies over 100 percent. The technology sector is featured the most out of any industry. Other industries included in these growing companies include marketing and advertising, construction, manufacturing and logistics, among others.
Click here to read more from Business First
Louisville Urban League to hold Tuesday groundbreaking for Sports and Learning Complex
The groundbreaking will take place at 1 p.m. at 30th and Muhammad Ali Boulevard. Author: C.J. Daniels, Will Weible Published: 6:36 PM EDT August 26, 2019 Updated: 11:29 PM EDT August 26, 2019
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — It’s been a few years in the making and on Tuesday, a project touted for the Russell neighborhood is now on the way of becoming a reality.
The Louisville Urban League announced a special groundbreaking ceremony will take place at the 24-acre site at 30th and Muhammad Ali, the future home to their Sports and Learning Complex.
Officials are hoping the project brings housing, jobs and investments to west Louisville. The Louisville Urban League announced in June that Los Angeles-based AEG will manage the facility. Mayor Greg Fischer, CEO Sadiqa Reynolds and the Louisville Urban League board are expected to be on hand for the groundbreaking. That kicks off at 1 p.m. The Sports and Learning Complex is expected to be completed in 2021.
The 4,000-seat state-of-the-art sports complex will be anchored by an indoor track and field equipped to host youth, high school, NCAA and USA Track & Field competitions.
City and Louisville Urban League sign development agreement for $30 million redevelopment of Heritage West site
Mayor Greg Fischer today joined Sadiqa Reynolds, President and CEO of Louisville Urban League, and community leaders to announce that Louisville Metro Government (LMG) has entered into a development agreement with the Louisville Urban League (LUL) for the redevelopment of the Heritage West site, a 24-acre acre property in the Russell neighborhood. LUL’s master plan is centered on a 4,000-seat indoor and outdoor track and field facility and will feature community green space and outdoor event space.
“It’s an exciting time to be in west Louisville as it is experiencing nearly $1 billion in investment right now, and we are thrilled to add this sports and education complex to the list,” said the Mayor. “This project will activate a vacant lot, bring investment and jobs to the Russell neighborhood and serve as a healthy outlet for youth and adults from across our country. I applaud Sadiqa and her team at Louisville Urban League for their vision to bring a state-of-the-art sports facility to west Louisville.” The development agreement states that, pending Metro Council approval, LMG will provide $10 million toward construction costs of the track. Construction is expected to begin in early 2019.
“There is no silver bullet in community revitalization and while sports may be part of an answer, track is not now, nor has it ever been the entire answer. While we can’t ignore the cries of our local track teams to ‘build this facility,’ this project is about more than sports. It is about economic opportunity, families traveling into our community with disposable income and the jobs and organic growth that will happen as a result of this catalytic project. It is truly about the need for a facility like this in our community and since it is to be built, why not right here in Russell,” said Sadiqa Reynolds, President and CEO of Louisville Urban League. “I am thrilled about the work we are about to do and the support this project has garnered, not just from the local community but from partners like the National Development Council (NDC), a national not-for-profit economic development agency that has been working to increase the flow of private capital into underserved areas for almost fifty years.”
The complex will be designed to host a variety of sporting events supported by organizations such as USA Track and Field, and the NCAA, our local and regional public and private schools and local track teams. The facility also will feature retail space and related amenities and will be owned and operated by the LUL. Browne Engineering & Construction has been selected as the Project Manager and Moody Nolan has been selected as the architect.
Churchill Downs Racetrack adding hotel, gaming venue
From Louisville Business First Aug 1, 2019
Louisville’s Churchill Downs Racetrack is getting a hotel after years of speculation. Churchill Downs Inc. Chief Executive Officer Bill Carstanjen said during the company’s quarterly earnings call Thursday that it has a significant construction project in the works that will add a hotel, historical race wagering facility and additional permanent, premium seating at the Louisville racetrack .
Carstanjen did not disclose any details about either the hotel or the gaming venue, but he did say the company hopes to have both operational by the 2021 Kentucky Derby. He said the facilities will be located near the first turn of the racetrack.
Carstanjen said an architect has been chosen for the project that will work on the designs and cost estimates. He said more specific details will be released during the third quarter earnings call later this year.
“When you have [a hotel], you can keep guests longer and you can attract new guests to the facility,” he said during the call. Click here to read more from Business First