a neighborhood to call home.

About

Neighborhood Associations (NAs) are voluntary, community-focused groups that organize social events, advocate for neighborhood improvements (like stop signs), and have no legal power to enforce rules beyond city ordinances.

History

Hazelwood, Louisville, Kentucky, is a neighborhood with a rich and evolving history. Originally established in 1907 as the Hazelwood Tuberculosis Sanatorium—now the Hazelwood Center serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities—the area has transformed into a community centered on green space, affordable housing, and accessible services. Recent initiatives, including the Building Our Blocks program, along with plans to redevelop former public housing sites into mixed-use neighborhoods with new housing and parks, are shaping Hazelwood’s ongoing revitalization.

Historical Development
Early 1900s: Development sparked by nearby Iroquois Park; land subdivided starting in 1899.
1907: Hazelwood Sanatorium opens as a tuberculosis treatment center, utilizing fresh air and diet.
1914-1915: A major fire destroys the main building; a new, larger facility is constructed.
1962: Patients transferred from the closing Waverly Hills Sanatorium to Hazelwood.
1971: Hazelwood closes as a TB hospital and reopens as the Hazelwood Center, a facility for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

Recent & Future Development (2020s)
Community Focus: Hazelwood, Kentucky is part of Louisville Metro Council District 15. Councilwoman Jennifer Chappell's "Building Our Blocks" (BOB) program brings city services and improvements directly to the neighborhood. 

Neighboring Communities in district 15 include:

Schnitzelburg, Taylor-Berry, St. Joseph, Meriwether, Oakdale/Wyandotte, Cloverleaf, Jacobs, Wilder Park, and Lucky Horseshoe. To learn more about district 15 (click here)

Affordable Housing & Green Space: Iroqouis Senior Living is currently in development welcoming back residents from the former Iroqouis Projects. Planning and devlopment is being discussed to bring about a park and other amenities to the neighborhood.

Health Resources: The Hazelwood Specialty Clinic opened in 2015, providing medical, dental, and behavioral health services for the IDD community.

Economic Activity: Vacant land is being marketed for new residential, multi-family, and mixed-use construction, with C1 zoning allowing for business development.

Key Features
Boundaries: I-264 (North), Manslick Rd (West), Taylor Blvd (East), Hazelwood Ave (South).

Community Vibe: Smaller population density, creating a quieter, balanced mix of urban convenience and community feel, with residents of multiple generations.

Revitalization Efforts: Focus on new housing (like at the former Iroquois sites) and improved infrastructure (sidewalks).