Southside Revitalization Plan - Draft

Date of Release: 
May 22, 2025

Southside Revitalization Plan

Plan's Purpose and Draft Plan

Below is a draft of the Southside Revitalization Plan which has been under development since late 2024. Revitalizing the Southside is a priority of the Paducah Board of Commissioners. This document serves as a foundational guide for the City of Paducah to address the housing needs of the Southside. Housing is an essential pillar of a community’s well-being, providing the foundation for economic stability, social equity, and quality of life. For many, it is also one of the most reliable ways to build wealth. This report offers an overview of the current housing landscape, including key factors such as affordability, availability, and accessibility. It also highlights the significant housing gaps and outlines a strategic approach to begin addressing these challenges.

This plan is an extension and expansion of the work that has been done since 2022 to revitalize the Southside. At that time, the Southside Steering Committee was created, and then in 2023, the Southside Incentive program was developed which offered home beautification microgrants and new construction and major rehabilitation grants.

This plan is a creative, hands-on, strategic approach aimed at jump starting the reinvestment and revitalization of the Southside.

Southside Revitalization Plan - DRAFTSouthside Neighborhood Revitalization Logo with an outline of a house, tree, and loving hands

Timeline for Plan’s Formal Adoption

The timeline for formal adoption of the Southside Revitalization Plan as outlined by the State (KRS 99.37) is as follows: