Comments on: Tandy Calls For a Swift Move in Butchertown

By: Jeff

Jeff — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 01:40:29 +0000

I agree with Steven. I think the first strategy should be to “live with”, rather than “force out”. I think statistically and practically, the former strategy is successful more often. That said, I’m all for holding BoZA’s feet to the fire, too.

By: Steven

Steven — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 23:10:28 +0000

Pressuring Swift is a bad idea. If the city flexes its muscle too hard Swift might pack up and leave Louisville entirely. “Historic” Butchertown is a mixed use neighborhood and always has been. The gentrification of that neighborhood can’t be allowed to push viable, tax paying, out of the city.

Once Swift has been pushed out of the area, the Neighborhood association will go after other businesses in the area that they dislike.

By: Gary Guss

Gary Guss — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 22:46:10 +0000

I think the old police training facility in Long Run would be a great place for it, its closer to horses and cows and has a CSX railroad close by in Pewee Valley. It would give a more rural smell to Valhalla and Lake Forest

By: AbG

AbG — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 20:08:46 +0000

NIMBY strikes again.

By: Dana Guyer

Dana Guyer — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 17:02:12 +0000

I very much appreciate the recommendation to relocate Swift to the South Central area of town. However, believe it or not there are a few people that live in this area that might find an issue with that recommendation. Is there anyone making this recommendation that lives in the area?

The landfill already creates enough problems with odor, etc. Not to mention the fact that the landfill is/will be receiving additional waste from approximately 24 other locations in KY and Southern IN.

We are trying very hard to improve the area. It has great potential due to its close proximity to downtown amenities. I’m sure there is an area in Louisville, or a surrounding location that could accommodate this facility but let’s make sure that is in an area that is zoned properly for this type of business and that it doesn’t create any adverse residual problems.

There is a large amount of wetlands in this area and such a business could create huge issues with chemicals leaching into the ground water/Pond Creek watershed.

By: Steve

Steve — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:05:58 +0000

I wonder if Swift will need to get Cordish on their team to get any assistance from the City in any financial incentives ?…. Also Tandy could use the Kudos for actually doing something that makes good Common sense for once, It may even help him in his challenge to be Mayor.

I doubt that Swift will want to move unless the package is really worth their while,. …but I guess the way you apply for a generous package of financial assistance is just screw the Rules & the neighborhood, and then let your councilman and the city pay to move you?

By: David Harpe

David Harpe — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:55:48 +0000

There is plenty of wide open industrial space near the Okolona landfill. No one would care about the smell in that area, it has rail service and far better access to the interstate. It would be a perfect area for Swift.

By: john

john — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:21:49 +0000

A possible alternative location could be the former location of the City of Minor Lane Heights. This area is located near I-65 and the Gene Snyder Freeway, is further from residental properties and is available.

By: Carter Burger

Carter Burger — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:05:00 +0000

All Swift has to do is bring up Javanon. I don’t see how BOZA is going to be able to enforce any of their rules and regulations now that they have allowed the Javanon facility to stand.