IHNA depends upon you, its members, to make it effective. Be a part of all the positive developments in Irish Hill by joining or renewing your membership to the Neighborhood Association. Send your membership dues to IHNA, 1305 Lexington Rd, 40204. $5 resident / $30 business per calendar year. Membership fees cover the following costs:

• Maintain and beautify green spaces.
• Print the neighborhood newsletters and flyers.
• Implement projects that encourage safety, economic life, health and security.
• Support clean-ups and social events.

We also are seeking members to serve on the Board of Directors. If you have a few hours per month to give back, we are always looking for fresh faces.

The 300 new apartments at 1373 Lexington Rd are beginning to take shape. The plans are for leasing office and clubhouse to be open in mid-September, with the first units ready for residents in mid-December, bringing 20 units on line every few weeks. The project should be 100% complete by June, 2017.

The former Baxter Station property at 1201 Payne St. was re-zoned on March 10. No word yet on when they plan to open.

Part of Irish Hill has an opportunity to elect a Metro Council Seat this year. IHNA is a co-sponsor of a candidate forum on May 12 from 6:30 to 8pm at the Main Library Centennial Room, 301 York St.

Remember, last day to register to vote this time is Apr.18!

After planning to hold a community meeting in Feb., Louisville Metro has gone back to re-do the traffic counts. Since some area road construction has wrapped, they will have better data to establish a final design and timeline for paving and adding bike lanes. In the meantime, it’s a pretty bumpy ride through the area.

Thanks to Kevin Stich and Steve Conley, IH now has an outlet for your pop culture needs.  Located at 361 Baxter Ave. they have everything you need to get your nerd on – comics, toys, collectibles and a large space for playing. Check out their gaming schedule and upcoming events at heroescg.com.