Advocacy Insights : March Edition
Advocacy Insights - March Edition
Advocacy Update
The Chamber has been active this quarter, sharing public comments from our Advocacy Committee and Board on topics including Sundance short term rentals, the Comprehensive Plan, and the Louisville Revitalization Commission (LRC) special meeting on the Front & Center project.
State Advocacy Update
The Chamber also spent a day at the Colorado State Capitol in Denver meeting with our state representatives. The Northwest Chamber Alliance (NWCA) is currently reviewing bills that chambers may support this year, with more updates to come.
We are also building out a new Advocacy Resource Page, where you can review letters and public comments in our new advocacy log, along with quick links to key City resources such as agendas, city calendar, and the City news feed.
Check our progress and continue to stay informed: VIEW ADVOCACY PAGE
South Street Underpass
South Street Underpass Review the most recent presentation for the proposed underpass on South Street. Tenant businesses from the DELO complex have been actively involved in reviewing the revised plans. No final plan has been adopted at this time. LEARN MORE
Front Range Passenger Rail Update
Planning continues for the proposed Front Range Passenger Rail, which could eventually connect communities from Fort Collins to Denver and beyond. Louisville has been discussed as a potential station location, and the Chamber is closely following updates through our regional partner Commuting Solutions.
Residents and businesses can learn more by attending upcoming public town halls, including the next meeting in Longmont.
Façade Improvement Grant
The City of Louisville offers a Façade Improvement Program to help businesses upgrade and maintain the exterior of their buildings in the Highway 42 Urban Renewal Area. Grants reimburse a portion of project costs for improvements such as windows, signage, lighting, awnings, paint, and outdoor seating enhancements. Funding is awarded on a tiered reimbursement basis and first-come, first-served to encourage reinvestment and attract more customers to local business districts.
Enterprise Zone
We wanted to reach out to let our businesses know that as of January 1, 2026 a majority of Louisville is now located within the North Metro Enterprise Zone.
In designated enterprise zones:
- Businesses are eligible for state income tax credits and sales and use tax exemptions for specific business investments.
- Local governments and nonprofits can set up contribution projects to achieve economic development goals.
- Taxpayers who contribute to enterprise zone projects may earn income tax credits.
Businesses must pre-certify in order to take advantage of the credits available through the program. While a majority of Louisville is now located within the zone, there are small portions that were not eligible for inclusion. More information about the program, maps of included areas, and how to pre-certify can be found at the link below. LEARN MORE
Commercial Sustainability Rebates Now Open
The City of Louisville’s Commercial Sustainability Rebate (CSR) program helps businesses invest in waste reduction, energy efficiency, water conservation, and other sustainability projects. Ten competitive rebates are available annually, ranging from $1,000 to $10,000. Apply by May 1, 2026. LEARN MORE and apply.
Questions: Sustainability@LouisvilleCO.gov.
101 S. Taylor Ave Open House #1
Louisville City Council has entered into an agreement for purchase of 101 S. Taylor, a 56,000 square foot building and 7.96 acre property in the Colorado Tech Center. The purchase agreement, approved by City Council on March 3, includes a due diligence period. During this time, the City is gathering input from the community before deciding whether to complete the purchase.
The City is hosting two community open houses at the property. The community will get an opportunity to tour the building, learn more, ask questions, and submit feedback.
Meeting: 04/11/2026 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM , 101 South Taylor Avenue
KEY CONTACTS
Vanessa Zarate
Economic Vitality Manager
303-335-4531
Logan Johnson
Sustainability Specialist
City Manager's Office
720.765.4704 (cell)
Jennifer Dingman
Business Sustainability Advisor
Boulder County Partners for a Clean Environment (PACE), PACEpartners.com
Office: 720-564-2988 Mobile: 303-875-2580