Some parts of Louisville are really sweet. - 7/26/2012

Me: mid 20's, caucasian, college graduate, socialist queer dude in an interracial relationship with an awesome guy who moved here from Los Angeles. (I am originally from Indiana but have lived in coastal North Carolina, Hong Kong, Kunming (P'sRep. China, Rural TN, Philadelphia and Lexington, KY) I love the part of Louisville I live in but am also familiar with other parts of the city that suck for the most part. Old Louisville is a pocket of racial diversity, beautiful young(ish) people, education, culture, intentional design, amazing Victorian architecture (in various states of repair depending on the block) and creative/artistic energy in a wider metro that typically ranges from sort of bland to downright depressing. Old Louisville leans left politically although the full range of opinions exist here. Young college students, LGBT people, artists and young professionals are commonly found here. I love the walkability and local businesses. This part of the city is super affordable to rent in and contains great opportunities for investment property. Other parts of Louisville I like: NuLu/East Market St., Downtown, Butchertown, Germantown, the Highlands, Clifton and Crescent Hill. Parts of Louisville that are bland but livable and pleasant (maybe good for traditional materialistic family people): St. Matthews, Iriquois Pk.. Most of the rest of the state is beautiful and affordable but I wouldn't want to live there because of the people and lack of a culture.

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A balanced view - 4/21/2012

I would like to provide a balanced view to these comments. First, the catholic school systems are prevalent and most do send their kids there...however many public high schools produce great kids with great educations. I was raised there and my husband who is from Evansville lived there with me for 2 years after college. Yes, we moved away trying to find a better place and thus lived in Indianapolis, Seattle, Spokane and Denver. We are now going to move back and I would like to share why... We are tired of living where people aren't friendly and you cannot beat the lush trees and flowers. The parks are second to none with vast parks for biking, running, frisbee, flag football, a cookout or whatever...maybe it doesn't have swingsets everywhere for kids, but free tennis is a huge plus. The world doesn't revolve around kids for Louisvillians. There is always an art fair and farmers markets are everywhere. The neighborhoods are filled with gorgeous homes and big trees. Traffic is almost non-existent. They have a world class theater in Actors Theatre and a good orchestra...people care enough to stop and talk whether you are black or white...am sure that racial tensions exist but you wouldn't know it from chatting with someone of color...if you were in any other city you wouldn't even converse....and I have travelled wideky so am speaking from experience. If you need a city to entertain your kids don't move to Louisville...if you want a great standard of living as an adult and a safe place to raise your kids you have found it.

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Southern Hospitality - 2/28/2012

In Louisville, you experience a melting pot of culture. Given the central location, residents can experience several larger cities and cultures but still maintain a feeling of a small southern city.

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Should be called "Loserville" - 12/8/2011

First, let me tell you that I am embarrassed to be from Louisville. The people here SUCK! They are mean, ignorant, fat/obese, boring, redneck, and constipated. All they care about is UL/UK sports (even the women) and where they are going to get their next fast food meal. The men are short, bland, dumb, and emasculated. The women are uptight, shallow, fat and pretentious. There is nothing redeeming about the population. The infrastructure is terrible. The roads are full of pot holes and the bridges are outdated and decaying. There is trash all along the experessways that never gets cleaned up. Nothing to do, the schools suck, no nature, no jobs, no growth, and dying. Avoid this place like AIDS!!!!

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Not Impressed - 10/12/2011

My family moved here several months ago for my husband's job. I had high hopes for the city having heard many good things about it. I came with a positive attitude wanting to love it. But, I don't like it - at all. Actually, the only thing I do like is our neighborhood and neighbors. If not for those two things, I would be having a very hard time living in this city. First, people rave about the park system. We moved here from Cincinnati, and I have to say the park system here is pitiful compared to the parks in Cincinnati. My child doesn't even want to go to the parks anymore because they're "boring." Second, is this really a great place to raise a family? I would like those people who think so to explain why. The public school system is horrible, the parks are built more for adults than for kids, and as much as people would like to believe "there's so much to do with kids in Louisville" there's really not. We've never hung out at home as much as we have since moving here. Why? There's nothing to do in this city! Third, the people here are rude, crazy, and angry drivers. I lived in Atlanta for many years and the drivers there are nothing compared to the drivers I've encountered in Louisville. You would think they're a bunch of NYC taxi drivers. Where's the southern hospitality? Fourth, the people here are snobs. If you're not from the great city of Louisville (ha!), you aren't worth talking to. Thank goodness for neighbors who have lived all over the place and have a much different perspective that is broader than the city of Louisville. Fifth, people think way too much of this city. I have seen Louisville compared to Austin, Cincinnati, and Indianapolis. I've lived in two of those places and can confidently say Louisville is nothing compared to those cities. Get over yourselves Louisville residents. This city is nothing like those cities you compare yourself to. If this city were so great you wouldn't feel the need to compare yourself to other great cities. Austinites don't compare themselves to you... Wonder why... Just something to think about.

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Get a generator - 8/14/2011

Major storms cause major power outages, at least once a year; sometimes for several days.

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Is Reasonable and many many safe places - 7/29/2011

Louisville is relatively cheap compared to sister cities such as Indianapolis, St. Louis and Cincinnati. You can still get a 2 bedroom apt, that is fresh with livingroom and dining room, trees and grass for $500 in many areas of the city. And a little higher near the malls in St. Matthews and Middleton area. Of course, downtown is a little different, but the waterfront has grown with beautiful condos on the river; and if you like the cultural blend neighborhood with hidden old money - but a wonderful walk around neighborhood feel, then check out the Highlands. Many shops, (antique, books, coffee shops, ice cream palors, etc) are located there and very safe compared to other metro cities. African Americans still have a safe and beautiful spot on the river for the young and older professionals in the Chickasaw Park and Shawnee Park area.

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Louisville will not last in the 21st Century. Don' - 7/11/2011

I've lived here for three years. I was hopeful at first, enjoyed the green space, the people seemed nice. Fast forward three years - the people aren't nice after all, they're just passive aggressive. They use outsiders without compunction - they actually seem to think they are entitled to it. I cannot believe the clannish arrogance of the people here. With no intelligence, perspective, or skills to back it up. Going to high school here is not a skill, people! It is abundantly clear to me that this city is going to slide into full-on feudalism, and continue to lose ground to nearby Cincinnati and Indianapolis. I plan to move before that happens.

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corrupt and inhumane - 5/31/2011

There are some very friendly, caring people in Louisville; however, leadership is disgustingly hypocritical and focused on appearance over substance. For example, as a candidate, Mayor Greg Fischer courted animal lovers fed up with the insanely high rate of killing at the city's perpetually scandal-ridden shelter. Since being elected, he has consistently chosen the appearance of doing something over the reality of doing anything effective, from instituting a no-bid contract with the local Humane Society that included no deliverables and diverted $9000/month from the underfunded shelter to the private organization, to appointing one do-nothing interim director after another. The kill rate is still somewhere around 60%, the good staff are demoralized, animal lovers are frustrated and resentful, and stories of animals killing each other and poor management are regular features of the news. If you don't care about animals, this is still a corrupt city; if you do, it's corrupt and heartbreaking to see the inhumane attitude of the Metro Government. I know this isn't "best places for pets" but if you're one of those Americans who love their pets, don't move to Louisville or do business there!

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Affordable Housing - 5/25/2011

The first place where I purchased my home, and I see Louisville as an affordable place for home ownership. The bad thing I notice, when it comes to neighborhoods, this city seems extremely slow on racial diversity.

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law enforcement issues - 2/20/2011

we have a poor law enforcement issue in kentucky such as police officers are always pulling cars over on the expressway for a few miles over when the same officers are doing 90 mph on the same highway,als there has been several incidents where a officer has killed someone in a crash,another instance a officer killed a woman when he was speeding to get a video to watch,and he should have been charged but instead he was suspended for 30 days also the best way to keep from being robbed is to hire a beautiful young woman and you will have 24 hour police security as every in louisville will be there trying to get a date,also text issues i see police officers driving while texting ,they should not be allowed to do that if a citizen cannot do that plus there is a lot of other issues such as police officers are into pornography and are still police officers .

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Friendly City - 2/8/2011

Louisville is a friendly city and it is a very economical city to live in. The city is the home of the Kentucky Derby and offers good outdoor events and family entertainment including a beautiful park system that runs along the Ohio River.

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The Perfect City... TO ME!!! - 1/19/2011

Im not going to say it's perfect, because being a truck driver for almost 2 decades has taught me two things about CITIES. 1. All of them are just about the same. 2. There's no place like home if you live in Louisville, KY, USA!!! Diverse Clean Kind What else do you need? Don't listen to the gore mongers on blogs and post who just complain and show you the gloom and doom... most of them are talking about PERSONAL EXPERIENCES. Visit the city, check out the city's web page and click on images to help you decide, but overall... louisville ky is PERFECT TO ME!!1

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Medical - 11/15/2010

We have plenty of hospitals and perhaps a glut of medical professionals.

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Carefull With Your School choices Not All Public S - 8/5/2010

Jefferson County Schools are warehousing are kids and its a one fit for all deal here so dont expect or assume that your child is enroll in a school here that they may get a education thats not the story and sadly too little is being done,I dont know if parents here just dont care or just or too stressed and just using the school system for child care services or what,here I"m not even sure what the qualifications for teachers are but I"ve seen for myself too many parents fill those spots after volunteering,lol yea?? Or what I"ve experience Myself is If your child has any special needs there not met and your just given a run around,so If you unfornately are comming this way I would just advise that you stay involve with your child school and dont assume anything,know what it is that you want for your child and if your lucky you may get a seat in the ballpark goodluck..

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TARC still takes you there. - 8/2/2010

Even with the recent cutbacks on services Transit Authority of the River City, or TARC will still take you to most places you need to go at a timely manner. For example, the 18 bus (Preston-18th Street) will run from Jefferson Mall, through one of the neighborhoods of Okolona (Southern Louisville); to Preston Highway (One of the main arteries of Louisville) north into Downtown Louisville close to 4th Street Live, the Convention Center and the new Yum! Arena; then it goes back south via 18th Street to Dixie Highway ending in Valley Station. There are express buses that cost a bit more; monthly passes; tickets and various discounts depending on such as age, or going to school. While Louisville would do good using a Light Rail system, the Bus Lines are great, and their website at www.ridetarc.org can help plan trips around the River City.

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I Love Louisville! - 7/13/2010

Great Place to live!

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Louisville is a pretty typical mid-west town - 2/8/2010

I've lived in Tacoma, Salt Lake City, Boston, and Louisville. I was a little nervous to move to Louisville because I was moving from Boston which was a very fun city. I have been pleasantly surprised though. Louisville has a great parks department. Lot's of local events like street fairs, races, etc. Just stick to the east-side...Highlands, Crescent Hill.

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Louisville "Home Town" - 1/4/2010

Both me and my wife grew up in Louisville and left shortly after graduating college. We have lived in Philadelphia, Lexington, Lafayette (IN), Colorado Springs, Dallas, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Omaha and Chicago for the last 8 years. All family on both sides are there and have never moved anywhere else. As I run across people who have cycled through Louisville a common observation is that "They seem very self satisfied..." In other words generally know nothing else and therefore the group think is that it is a great place to be and even gets better. As well, there is a none to subtle conspiricy of thought and practice to not speak ill of the city and its people...in fact you are likely to be cut off or shuned if you offer "constructive Criticism". The deep roots of the majority of the population support these attitudes and beliefs, self fullfilling in any case. The caste system is hierarchically driven by, interestingly enough, by what high school you went to and secondarily what college. Private catholic schools generally riegn supreme. Employment tends to be pretty stable but wages/salaries are low...internally competitive. With external candidates the case is made that the cost of living is sooo much lower, but, it is never as low as the comparable salary offered. Take for instance the comparison of Chicago to Louisville. Louisvile has approximately a 25% lower cost of living but a salary for the same level of position will and has been between 40-50%. The result is an incestuous low pay system for all but the top 2% earners. What inherently adds to the cost of living behind the scenes is that any educated family of reasonable means moving to the city will likely feel compeled to send their kids to private school at 10K a year per kid. The down town has gone through several attempts at metamorphosis all with fanfare delivering underwhelming sustainable results. On a recent trip there we were in downtown on a weekend day and it was like a ghost town...apparently only special events draw folks to center city. All in all the criticisms of my home town are based on the underlying concept that if you only compare yourself against yourself the results are predictable. All that being said it really is not a bad place to live, if you are reasonably finanacially comfortable and are wired in!...breaking in and up is nearly impossible without a pre-ordained pedigree...a vestige of the old South. Would I live there again? Yes...it would be a good place to ease into retirement.

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Interesting part of Kentucky - 10/23/2009

Louisville is so unlike any other part of KY, including just outside of the city, it seems like it does not belong here. Having lived here for 58 years I believe I am qualified to make the aforementioned statement. From the accents of the people to the culture, cross the line between city and state and there is a stark contrast. Not bad, just different. I just returned from a fishing trip in south central KY and seem to have returned from the deep south. The dialect was so different from Louisville that I almost needed a translator. As for Louisville; the city is not big enough to support any major league sports team, does have an orchestra, does not have mass transit, unless buses count, is large enough to have most major entertainment acts stop in or close around, has excellent medical facilities, medical, (with teaching hospital) and engineering schools, major sports attraction ( KY Derby), and several other good and room for improvement qualities. Louisville is geographically in about the center of the US and has rail, water, and interstate transportation capabilities seldom enjoyed by cities of this size.

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