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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Matt Mudd, matthew.mudd@louisvilleky.gov, mayorcomms@louisvilleky.gov LOUISVILLE, KY (September 2, 2026) — Today Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg and the Belvedere project team announced a $5 million grant from the James Graham Brown Foundation to support the reimagination of the Belvedere, the signature riverfront gathering place at the heart of downtown. “Louisville is uniting behind a bold vision for a reimagined Belvedere that reflects

Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg and the Belvedere project team today shared new renderings of the reimagined Belvedere, the signature riverfront gathering place at the heart of downtown, completing a more than two-year design phase.

The Belvedere Project Team & Envirome Institute Partner to Bring Environmental Science & Community Vision to Landmark Redesign

Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg and the project team overseeing the redevelopment of the Belvedere are inviting the community to five listening sessions in September across the city. READ FULL POST

“It’s time to revitalize the Belvedere from crumbling concrete into a world-class destination that attracts people to our city,” said Mayor Greenberg. READ FULL ARTICLE

Today, Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg announced that longtime parks expert and non-profit leader Layla George will serve as Project Executive for the redesign and reimagined Belvedere. George most recently served as the President and CEO of the Olmsted Parks Conservancy, the non-profit partner to Metro Parks and Recreation in caring for and investing in the city’s 17 Olmsted-designed parks and six parkways. READ FULL ARTICLE

Momentum is building across the city as the Greenberg administration continues moving Louisville in a new direction READ FULL ARTICLE

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For more than 50 years, Louisville’s Belvedere has been the gathering space for concerts, festivals, and events. With sweeping views of the Ohio River and historic bridges, it is within walking distance of many Louisville attractions. READ MORE