Review of Louisville, Kentucky


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Star Rating - 2/27/2007
I have lived in Louisville all my life, except for 2 yrs in Mississippi (I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy)and 4 yrs in Lexington for College. It is a marvelous place to live. I am a Realtor and take great pleasure in showing people who are moving here (or are thinking of moving here) around this city. It never ceases to amaze me at how often people are suprised by what we have to offer. I think that sometimes residents of a city get stuck in a rut and they don't realize that this city is growing up all around them... and in fantastic ways! We have a strong Arts Community that supports each other and reaches out to schools and the rest of the community. Our Medical community is strong and growing in leaps and bounds. We have urban living, we have suburban living, we have country living, we have palatial estates... The public school system (although large) responds well to meet the needs of its children and parents. There is also a strong Independant school system if that is what you prefer. Although the median housing price is low the quality of houses are for the most part high. Louisvillians are very proud of their city and they take pride in presenting it well all year round (although we do have a spotlight on us the first weekend in May--Derby.) We take pride in our architectural heritage and the metro government's planning commision has an eye toward the future and a finger on the pulse of the past. We are moving up in this world and the nations 16th (or is it 15th now) largest city welcomes it's new residents and visitors with open arms! If you are interested in seeing properties in the Louisville area please contact me through my website www.glarhomes.com/annjames. Have a marvelous day!
Ann | St. Matthews, KY
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Sorry but that view is largely missing a few major points which include the economic suicide the city is doing to itself by multitudes of low wage jobs. Low wage industries being setup in the city including a lot of retail jobs, poverty level jobs and distribution. Little in the way of education and job skills being promoted. Very little in the way of R and D, biotech, or any other sustainable industry. A city that lives for food and retail. Not much else since manufacturing left here. A system where being a good ole boy will keep you fed and well housed but try being qualified and educated without connections and you may end up in the poor house. Do yourself a big favor and research the local job market, job postings, and all of that before you come. You wont like the 8 to 13 an hour jobs that are here even for people with post secondary education. Its pathetic here.
William | Louisville, KY | Report Abuse
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