Business View Civil & Municipal - May 2023

63 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 5 Catering to the more than half a million cars that travel the I-65 daily has been a long- time focus of the city, attracting plenty of fast-food restaurants. Although this is a major source of employment and revenue, it is newly elected Mayor Jose Cubero’s goal to enhance the options for residents of Shepherdsville, attracting new shopping and dining options. He shares, “I ran on a campaign of improving the quality of life for our families, and that meant having things for us here. To do this, we’re going to invest $30 million into the city.” This investment will be directed to three distinct areas, the revitalization of Shepherdsville Park, the renewal of the downtown core, and the building of a brand-new aquatic center. The park improvements will include a new amphitheater on the river, and new soccer fields, along with disk golf, football, a 5k track, and walking trails. Downtown enhancements will bring the addition of a town square, and beautification upgrades such as traditional lamp posts, flower planters, and benches, all of which will add to the SHEPHERDSV I LLE , KENTUCKY