CivicPulse is Center for Neighborhoods' year-round tool for tracking what Louisville Metro Council does between elections. It pulls live data directly from the city's official record system so you are always seeing current information.
The Six Tabs
Legislation — Every ordinance, resolution, zoning case, and funding decision currently moving through Metro Council, updated in real time.
Upcoming Meetings — Scheduled Metro Council and committee meetings where these items will be discussed or voted on.
NDF & CIF by District — How each of the 26 council districts is spending its NDF ($75,000) and CIF ($100,000) allocations this fiscal year.
NDF & CIF Summary — A citywide view of all NDF and CIF spending across all 26 districts.
Planning Applications — Active planning and zoning applications currently under review across Louisville Metro, searchable by address.
FY27 Budget — An interactive breakdown of Louisville Metro's $1.147 billion proposed budget by department and category.
Badge Types
ORDOrdinance — A permanent law or rule the city would adopt.
RESResolution — A formal statement or one-time action, not a permanent law.
PLANPlanning Case — A zoning or land use decision affecting a specific property or area.
CIFCapital Infrastructure Fund — A city investment in a physical project like a road, park, or building.
NDFNeighborhood Development Fund — A spending item directed to a specific neighborhood by a council member.
DISCDiscussion Item — A topic under council review that has not yet become a formal bill.
APPOAppointment — A nomination to a city board or commission.
Status Labels
NewIntroduced recently. No vote has taken place yet.
ActiveMoving through the council process. Hearings or committee reviews may be scheduled.
PassedApproved by Metro Council. Now in effect or awaiting the Mayor's signature.
FailedDid not receive enough votes to pass.
TabledSet aside for now. May be reconsidered at a future meeting.
Start with the Legislation tab and look at what is marked New This Week. Use the badge filters to narrow by type. Click any item to view it in the city's Legistar system. If you see something that affects your neighborhood, visit centerforneighborhoods.org.
This tab shows all scheduled Metro Council and committee meetings. Every piece of legislation passes through at least one committee before a full council vote — this is where you can find out when something you care about is being discussed.
What You Will See
Date and time — When the meeting is scheduled.
Committee name — Which body is meeting. Full Metro Council meets twice a month; committees meet weekly.
View Calendar link — Opens the official Louisville Legistar calendar where you can see the full agenda.
Find your council member's committee assignments to know which meetings are most relevant to your neighborhood. If a meeting is listed and you want to attend or submit public comment, check the Legistar calendar for location and agenda details. Visit centerforneighborhoods.org for support engaging with Metro Council.
Each of Louisville's 26 council districts receives a fixed annual allocation of discretionary funds — $75,000 in Neighborhood Development Funds (NDF) and $100,000 in Capital Infrastructure Funds (CIF). This tab shows how each district is spending those allocations in the current fiscal year.
How to Use This Tab
NDF bar (purple) — Neighborhood Development Fund spending. Covers grants to nonprofits, community events, and neighborhood programs.
CIF bar (teal) — Capital Infrastructure Fund spending. Covers roads, sidewalks, signs, and other physical improvements.
Click to expand — Click any district card to see a full list of individual NDF and CIF transactions with amounts, dates, and links to the ordinances.
Sort options — Sort by district number, most total spent, most NDF spent, or most CIF spent.
Find your district number using your home address at louisvilleky.gov. If your district shows $0 spent, spending ordinances may not have passed yet this fiscal year — Metro Council's fiscal year begins July 1. Visit centerforneighborhoods.org to learn more about NDF and CIF accountability work.
This tab gives a citywide picture of how all 26 council districts are spending their NDF and CIF allocations. Use it to compare districts, identify which organizations are receiving the most funding, and understand spending patterns across Louisville.
How to Read This Tab
Stat cards — Total committed citywide, total remaining, number of active districts, and number of passed ordinances.
District bars — Each bar shows spending as a percentage of the annual budget. Sorted by most spent by default.
Top Recipients — Organizations and agencies that have received the most NDF or CIF funding across all districts this fiscal year.
NDF and CIF data updates as ordinances pass Metro Council. During council recess (typically July) there may be a gap before new spending appears. For questions about how neighborhood funds are tracked and monitored, visit centerforneighborhoods.org.
This tab shows how Louisville Metro Government proposes to spend $1.147 billion in FY2027. Use it to understand where public money goes, which departments receive the most funding, and how the city's priorities are reflected in its budget.
How to Use This Tab
Insight cards — Three key observations at the top frame the most important budget story at a glance.
Category bars — Each bar shows a budget category's share of total spending. Longer bar = larger share.
Click to expand — Click any category to see individual department budgets and a plain English note explaining what's included.
This is the Mayor's proposed budget — Metro Council reviews and may amend it before final adoption. A mid-year adjustment is expected in December 2026. For CFN's analysis of five-year budget trends, visit centerforneighborhoods.org.
This map shows all active planning and zoning applications currently under review by Louisville Metro. It pulls live data from the city's LOJIC system and updates automatically. Use it to see what development activity is happening near you.
How to Use the Map
Address search — Type any Louisville address and click Go to zoom the map to that location and see nearby cases.
Legend filters — Click any application type in the "What Each Type Means" list to filter the map and list to that type only.
Click a marker — Click any dot on the map to see case details including type, status, filing date, and a link to the full record in Accela.
Application list — Click the expand bar below the filters to browse all active cases. Click any case to zoom the map to its location.
Application Types
Zone Change — A request to change the official zoning of a property — determining what it can be used for.
Conditional Use Permit — A permit allowing a use not normally allowed in a zone, granted with specific conditions.
Variance — A request to deviate from a specific zoning rule, like a setback or height limit.
Waiver — A request to waive a specific development requirement such as parking minimums.
Development Plan — A detailed plan for how a site will be developed, required for larger projects.
If you see a zoning application near your home or neighborhood, you may have the right to comment at a public meeting. Check the case status and filing date in the popup for timing. Visit centerforneighborhoods.org for help understanding zoning decisions and how to participate.
