Inner City Improvement Plan

In late 2022, the City of Henderson Board of Commissioners unanimously approved $1.2 million in funding for a four-year Inner City Improvement Plan. The structured plan includes $300,000 in funding that became available in July 2023 and will continue over the next four consecutive fiscal years.

The Inner City Improvement Plan included the establishment of five committee responsible for addressing each of the following impact areas: Blight/Affordable Housing, Economic Development, Public Safety, Infrastructure, and Beautification/Special Projects. Each committee includes a representative from the Board of Commissioners, local experts within the respective impact area, and residents/stakeholders who reside or have significant interest in the inner city of Henderson, Kentucky.

Each committee meets monthly to discuss issues and concerns within their given impact area. They formulate action items and projects to address concerns and improve circumstances in the inner city.

For the purpose of this initiative, the inner city is being defined as Washington Street to Sand Lane, Green Street to Atkinson Street.

In 2024, the five committees will consist of the following: Blight/Affordable Housing, Economic Development, Public Safety, Youth Engagement/Enrichment, and Mental Health.

If you’re interested in serving on a committee in 2025, please sign up here and we'll be in touch soon!