The Center for Neighborhoods (CFN) exists to give residents a clear voice in the decisions that shape their lives. During this budget season, every week we are running Louisville Metro’s budget hearings through our evolving CivicPulse AI system to turn dense transcripts into quick, data-driven briefs. The process is still experimental—each pass teaches us how to … Continued
Recently, a community member reached out with important concerns about our use of generative AI in our new effort called CivicPulse — specifically around its environmental impact, bias, and the integrity of AI-generated content. We’re deeply grateful for their thoughtful message and want to respond with transparency and care. At Center for Neighborhoods, our values are … Continued
This budget season CFN is continuing to pilot a new approach to weaving together public documents, meeting transcripts, and community commentary into AI-powered rapid-fire briefs that neighbors can actually use. The working name for this effort is CivicPulse—an emerging platform that will sift the noise, surface the facts, and spotlight the stakes for each council … Continued
Tracking Louisville’s Budget — Why We’re Watching and What You Should Know The Center for Neighborhoods (CFN) exists to give residents a clear voice in the decisions that shape their lives. This budget season CFN is piloting a new approach: weaving together public documents, meeting transcripts, and community commentary into AI-powered rapid-fire briefs that neighbors … Continued
A nonprofit group, the Kentucky Tennis & Pickleball Center, has asked Metro Government to lease roughly 25 acres of Joe Creason Park and help finance a $65 million racket‑sports complex (36 tennis courts, 18 pickleball courts, pro shop, restaurant, fitness areas). The plan includes seeking a $20 million city bond and positioning the facility as Bellarmine University’s future tennis home. (Louisville Public Media) Supporters call … Continued
Earlier this month, the Better Business Bureau’s Wise Giving Alliance (BBB WGA) completed its Charity Review of Center for Neighborhoods (CFN) and confirmed that we meet every one of the 20 BBB Standards for Charity Accountability. Our accreditation is valid through May 2027, and the full report can be found here on Give.org. Why the … Continued
Last week, Mayor Craig Greenberg unveiled his FY 2025–26 budget, launching Metro Council’s fast-paced push to finalize the city’s spending plan before June 30. Over the next six weeks, Council will hold a marathon of public hearings and behind-the-scenes negotiations that shape everything from library hours to housing investments. Yet for most residents, the process … Continued
Tell us a little bit about yourself! Hi, My name is Tashad, and I also go by Sebastian, which is my stage name when I am DJing in the city. About two years ago my twin brother Rashad and I started a cycling group in Louisville named Bike.Cruise.Brews, or as everyone else refers to it, … Continued