2. Introductions Army Corps of Engineers Metro Parks Mayor’s Office HDR Engineering, Inc.

3. Meeting Schedule Housekeeping Meeting Schedule – Open House – 5:30-7:00 pm – Presentation – 7:00-7:20 pm – Q&A – 7:20-7:30 pm – Open House – 7:30-9:00 pm

4. Meeting Purpose Describe the intent of the study Gain input on potential trail route variations Input on natural and socio-economic resources in the study area Outline future steps of the planning process

5. Project Background Previous Study – 2008

6. Connections with Other Projects Scoop on the Loop – Projects on the Loop – Projects around the Loop

7. Louisville Loop

8. Northeast Corridor

9. Ohio River Levee Trail – ARRA Project, Louisville Loop from Farnsley- Moremen to the Mill Creek Power Station

10. MSD Trail – Manslick Road westward to Rail Line

11. MSD Trail – Manslick Road westward to Rail Line

12. Riverview Park Master Plan

13. Scoop on the Loop Projects around the Loop – CDC Wayfinding and Signage Master Plan – Dixie Highway Corridor Study – Fairdale Neighborhood Plan – Floyd’s Fork Greenway Project – Jefferson Memorial Forest Master Plan – Southwest Greenways Master Plan - UPCOMING – Stream Restoration – SWDT Proposed Road and Highway Signage Program – Waverly Park Master Plan

14. Louisville Loop

15. Project Overview Provide a conceptual shared-use path and ecological restoration plan within the Pond Creek Corridor

16. Evaluate Existing Conditions Cultural, Historical, Archaeological Resources Rights of Way Land Use Land Ownership Physical Barriers – Streams, Roads, Railroad Utilities Topography

17. Trail Alignment Concept A planned paved and shared-use recreational trail that will serve as a major recreational and transportation feature for the nearby community and region. Trail uses will include walking, biking, hiking, and horseback riding. – Trail variations – Trailheads with parking – Pedestrian, bike, and transit access points to neighborhoods, parks, community facilities and schools

18. Louisville Loop Standards

19. Natural Environment Physical Environment Social Environment Economic Environment The Approach: Four Fundamental Elements

20. Ecological Restoration Assess stream functions Identify restoration strategies Categorize functional benefits to the natural and human environments.

21. Future Participation Opportunities Upcoming Opportunities for involvement – Preliminary Submittal Public Meeting (Jan 2011) – Final Public Meeting (Late Feb, early March)

22. QUESTIONS?