*Since there is the possibility that a meeting could be canceled, relocated or rescheduled please call the KIPDA office at (502) 266-6084 to confirm a meeting prior to attending.
Kentuckiana Regional Planning and Development Agency will make every reasonable accommodation to assist qualified disabled persons in accessing available services or in attending agency activities. If there is a need for KIPDA to be aware of a specific accommodation, you are encouraged to contact this agency at least one week in advance of the meeting so that suitable arrangements can be considered for the delivery of the service or attendance requirement prior to the activity.
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U.S. Census Bureau Now Hiring in KIPDA Region
The United States Census Bureau is now hiring at the National Processing Center in Jeffersonville, Indiana, directly across the Ohio River from downtown Louisville, Kentucky. The National Processing Center in Jeffersonville is the nation's primary center for mail processing, survey processing, geographic and warehouse operations. Come be a part of the team and earn comprehensive pay and benefits packages, paid vacation, sick and Federal Holiday time off, and enjoy an onsite fitness/wellness center at your place of employment to enjoy when you are not helping the Census Bureau with its big task of counting our nation's citizens next year.
Department for Local Government Now Accepting Applications for 2019 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Projects
The Department for Local Government (DLG) is now accepting applications for funding cycle 2019 grants through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.
The CDBG program is federally funded through the U.S. Department for Housing and Urban Development. It provides assistance to communities for use in revitalizing neighborhoods, expanding affordable housing and economic opportunities, providing infrastructure and improving community facilities and services.
“The Community Development Block Grant program is the largest of the federally funded programs administered by the Department for Local Government,” DLG Commissioner Sandra K. Dunahoo said. “Each year, CDBG funds are used to build important community spaces, create jobs and more. The impact of these investments cannot be understated.”
For the 2019 funding cycle, DLG expects to have approximately $22.5 million available for Kentucky public projects across six program areas.
Those program areas, along with their application windows, are as follows:
Community Projects: These grants are used to support needed projects that small communities find difficult to fund on their own. Examples include volunteer fire departments, libraries, health centers food banks and senior centers. Applications are due by July 1, 2019.
Public Facilities: These grants support water and sewer projects. Applications are due by July 1, 2019.
Economic Development: These grants support projects that create jobs. Examples include equipment financing, land acquisition and site infrastructure. Applications are due by Jan. 31, 2020.
Public Services (Recovery Kentucky): These grants contribute to operating expenses at substance abuse recovery facilities across the Commonwealth. Applications are due by Jan. 31, 2020.
Housing: These grants are used to rehabilitate low-income properties and convert properties into senior or low-income housing. Applications are due by Jan. 31, 2020.
Community Emergency Relief Fund (CERF): CERF funds are reserved for emergencies declared by the governor. If an emergency is declared, the commissioner of DLG has the authority to move funds from other program areas to address the Commonwealth’s needs.
Nine urban areas in Kentucky are provided a direct allocation from the U.S. Department for Housing and Urban Development and therefore are not eligible to apply for funding through DLG. Those areas are Louisville Metro, Lexington/Fayette Urban County Government, Ashland, Covington, Bowling Green, Hopkinsville, Henderson, Owensboro and Elizabethtown.
Communities interested in applying for funding through the CDBG program will be required to meet with DLG staff to discuss their projects. If you have questions or want to set up a meeting with a DLG staff member, call 800-346-5606.
About the Department for Local Government
CDBG funds are administered by DLG, an arm of the Office of the Governor dedicated to supporting local officials and communities. To learn more about CDBG and other grant opportunities available through DLG, visitdlg.ky.gov.
Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant Application Process is Now Open
The Department for Local Government is now accepting applications for funding cycle 2019 grants through the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF).
TheLand and Water Conservation Fundprovides federal funds to protect important natural areas, acquire land for outdoor recreation and to develop or renovate public outdoor recreation facilities such as campgrounds, picnic areas, sports and play fields, swimming facilities, boating facilities, fishing facilities, trails, natural areas and passive parks. Cities, counties, state and federal agencies can request a minimum of $25,000 and a maximum of $250,000 for their project. This grant requires a 50/50 match and is funded through the National Park Service.
The LWCF provides federal grant funds to protect important natural areas, acquire land for outdoor recreation and to develop or renovate public outdoor recreation facilities such as campgrounds, picnic areas, sports & playfields, swimming facilities, boating facilities, fishing facilities, trails, natural areas and passive parks.
Application Process: The LWCF Application is now available to download. The deadline to submit an application is May 30, 2019.
Social Services Division
May is National Stroke Awareness Month. The National Stroke Association wants you to know that stroke can happen to anyone, at any age, and at any time. In the U.S., stroke is the fifth leading cause of death, killing nearly 130,000 people each year, and there is a trend toward increasing stroke incidence at younger ages. Over the last decade, there has been a spike of 44% in the number of young Americans (under 45 years) hospitalized due to stroke.
“Learning how to recognize a stroke is just as important as reducing your risk factors,” says Robyn Moore, CEO of the National Stroke Association. “We know that recognition of stroke symptoms leads to receiving medical attention faster, which results in better outcomes. Knowing the signs of stroke, how to prevent it, and how to help others around you, just might save a life.”
Sadly, however, fewer than half of 9-1-1 calls for stroke are made within one hour of symptom onset and fewer than half of callers correctly identify stroke as the reason for their call. The acronym FAST is an easy way to identify the most common symptoms of a stroke:
F – Face: Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?
A – Arms: Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?
S – Speech: Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence. Is their speech slurred?
T – Time: If you observe any of these signs, call 9-1-1 immediately.
With younger stroke survivors often living longer after a stroke, they can deal with the lingering physical effects of a stroke for a longer period of time and face a greater financial burden overall. While the challenges may be great, there are many resources available to help stroke survivors come back strong. This year, individuals can engage with an interactive animated video, “Young Stroke: An Unexpected Reality”, to learn more about the unique challenges faced by young stroke survivors and a wide range of resources available to support stroke survivors in their recovery journeys.
Brought to you by the National Stroke Association. Learn more about stroke and
National Stroke Awareness Month at stroke.org/nsam.
National Women's Health Week May 12th - 18th, 2019
During National Women's Health Week each year, millions of women take steps to improve their health. The week serves as a reminder for women to make their health a priority and build positive health habits for life. The 20th annual National Women's Health Week kicks off on Mother's Day, May 12, and is celebrated through May 18, 2019. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office on Women’s Health leads National Women’s Health Week to encourage all women to be as healthy as possible.
What steps can I take for better health?
To improve your physical and mental health, you can:
Visit a doctor or nurse for a well-woman visit (checkup), preventative screenings and vaccines.
Get active
Eat Healthy
Pay attention to mental health, including getting enough sleep and managing stress.
Practice safe behaviors, such as quitting smoking, not texting while driving, and taking steps to protect yourself from sexually transmitted infections.
Why should I take these steps?
These steps are the foundation for a lifetime of good health. They can help you be as healthy as possible. How can I participate in National Women's Health Week? The Office on Women's Health invites you to:
Take one or all of the steps above for good health. Learn more about healthy living by age.
Spread the word using our social media and promotional tools. Use #NWHW in any social media messages you share.
Organize events or activities in your community.
May is Older Americans month and each year KIPDA and its provider network celebrate it by organizing events that honor seniors and celebrate their contributions to our communities. In May, we have an opportunity to not only recognize seniors in our region but also bring attention to issues that affect older adults.
Every year, the Administration for Community Living announces the theme for Older Americans Month. This year’s theme, Connect, Create, Contribute, encourages older adults and their communities to:
Connect with friends, family, and services that support participation
Create by engaging in activities that promote learning, health, and personal enrichment
Contribute time, talent, and life experience to benefit others
By engaging and supporting all community members, we recognize that older adults play a key role in the vitality of our neighborhoods, networks, and lives.
Each year the KIPDA-funded senior centers come up with different ideas to celebrate Older Americans Month. This year the focus is on activity, wellness, and getting engaged in the community and the senior centers in our region have planned various activities to celebrate Older Americans month. You can find a complete listing of events by visiting the KIPDA Facebook page.
May is recognized each year as National Arthritis Awareness Month. Arthritis is a disease that impacts more than 50 million Americans, making it the number one cause of disability in the country. That means 1 in every 5 adults, 300,000 children and countless families are affected by arthritis. These numbers are only going to keep growing—unless we take a stand
The Arthritis Foundation is leading the way to conquer arthritis and its effects through our advocacy efforts at the state level and on Capitol Hill, our cutting-edge scientific research, and our tools and resources that help you live your best life.
The first steps in conquering arthritis are learning the facts, understanding your condition and knowing that help is by your side. Below, you’ll find some telling statistics about the current impact of arthritis on the U.S. population, resources to help you learn more about arthritis, and additional information on how you can help and get involved.
Arthritis by the Numbers:
Nearly 53 million adults have doctor-diagnosed arthritis; that number is expected to grow to 67 million by 2030.
Almost 300,000 babies, kids and teens have arthritis or a rheumatic condition.
Arthritis is the nation’s No. 1 cause of disability.
Working-age men and women (ages 18 to 64) with arthritis are less likely to be employed than those of the same age without arthritis.
1/3 of working-age people with arthritis have limitations in their ability to work, the type of work they can do or whether they can work part time or full time.
People with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis –two major kinds of arthritis – miss a combined 172 million workdays every year.
Arthritis and related conditions account for more than $156 billion annually in lost wages and medical expenses.
There are nearly 1 million hospitalizations each year due to arthritis.
57% of adults with heart disease have arthritis.
52% of adults with diabetes have arthritis.
44% of adults with high blood pressure have arthritis.
36% of adults who are obese have arthritis.
1/3 of adults with arthritis age 45 and older have either anxiety or depression.
The U.S. Census Bureau has designated KIPDA as the Primary Participating Organization in KIPDA’s 7-county region in Kentucky for the 2020 Census Participant Statistical Areas Program (PSAP). In this role, KIPDA is coordinating the update of several Census geographies for the upcoming 2020 Census, including Census Tract and Census Block Group Boundaries. KIPDA will also be coordinating the process in Clark and Floyd Counties in Indiana in conjunction with the River Hills Economic Development District.
KIPDA Staff have reviewed the updated statistical area boundaries that have been proposed by the Census Bureau for the 2020 Census, and have suggested a set of changes for the 9-county KIPDA Region. KIPDA Staff are in the process of reviewing the statistical area boundaries in a series of meetings with the stakeholders in each county. Additional updates to the boundaries are made during the local stakeholder coordination meetings. All recommended changes to the statistical area boundaries must be finalized and submitted to the Census Bureau for their consideration by May 25th.
KIPDA Receives 2019 Excellence in Regional Transportation Award from the National Association of Development Organizations
The Kentuckiana Regional Planning & Development Agency (KIPDA) in Louisville, KY has been awarded a 2019 Excellence in Regional Transportation Award from the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) for their Regional Freight Mobility Study.
NADO is a Washington, DC-based association that promotes programs and policies to strengthen local governments, communities, and economies through regional cooperation, program delivery, and comprehensive strategies. The Excellence in Regional Transportation Awards showcase organizations for noteworthy projects and practices in rural and small metropolitan transportation planning, program delivery, and special initiatives. Award winners will receive national recognition at the 2019 National Regional Transportation Conference, to occur June 17 – 19 in Columbus, Ohio.
According to NADO President Scott Koons, Executive Director of the North Central Florida Regional Planning Council in Gainesville, Florida: “The Excellence in Regional Transportation Awards highlight the important results of programs and projects like the KIPDA Regional Freight Mobility Study. Such initiatives are central to fostering quality of place, facilitating economic vitality, and improving mobility in our nation’s communities by promoting effective transportation planning and networks.”
For more information about the award-winning project, contact KIPDA at 502-266-6144 or visit their website at www.kipda.org. Founded in 1967, the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) provides advocacy, education, networking, and research for the national network of 540 regional development organizations. NADO members provide professional, programmatic, and technical assistance to over 2,300 counties and 15,000 municipalities.
Public Review for FY18-21 TIP Amendment 5 and Horizon 2035 MTP Amendment 12 is Now Underway
The Kentuckiana Regional Planning and Development Agency (KIPDA) is the metropolitan transportation planning organization for the five-county region including Jefferson, Bullitt and Oldham counties in Kentucky and Clark and Floyd counties in Indiana. Our responsibilities include producing a long-range transportation document, the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP), as well as a short-range planning document, the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) that is updated at least every four years.
Changes have been proposed to both the current Metropolitan Transportation Plan and the current Transportation Improvement Program. The Horizon 2035 Metropolitan Transportation Plan with the proposed changes is financially reasonable, and the proposed TIP is fiscally constrained.
We invite members of the public to review the project information here or at any of the regional libraries and submit comments to the following address by May 14, 2019.
TIP & Plan Updates
KIPDA
11520 Commonwealth Drive
Louisville, KY 40299
Email comments to: kipda.trans@kipda.org
In addition, these documents can be reviewed and members of the public may ask questions in person, during a public open house held at the following time and location:
• May 6, 2019, 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at the Highland/Shelby Park Library, 1250 Bardstown Road, Louisville, KY 40204
