Who We Are

The Greater Louisville Project is a non-partisan civic initiative organized by the Community Foundation of Louisville with the goal of ensuring that Louisville becomes one of the nation's most livable and competitive cities.

Read the Greater Louisville Project FAQ

Its mission is to act as a catalyst, using research, data analysis and civic dialogue to engage leaders from the region's key sectors to come together around a shared agenda to achieve long-term civic progress.

It pursues that mission by:

• Building consensus around key goals
• Promoting innovative strategies that are making a difference
• Publishing the biennial "Competitive City Report"

Key Goals

The Greater Louisville Project focuses on six key strategic areas:

Fix the Basics 1: Improve education achievement in kindergarten through 12th Grade
Fix the Basics 2: Increase attainment in secondary- and higher education, and workforce development
Build on Assets: Economic Development, Arts and Cultural Attractions and Recreational Opportunities
Create Quality Neighborhoods throughout Louisville Metro
Invest in Working Families to ensure that everyone shares in future prosperity
Balance Metropolitan Growth throughout the Region.

Become Part of the Dialogue:

Since 2003, The Greater Louisville Project has engaged hundreds of citizens and dozens of community groups around a vision for moving Greater Louisville into the top tier of American cities.

If you would like a member of our team to speak to a group or organization - large or small - please call us at 502-693-8585.