Louisville Metro Housing Authority

CLIENT: Louisville Metro Housing Authority


LOCATION: 500 W Jefferson Street


REAL ESTATE TYPE: Office


SQUARE FOOTAGE: 58,239 SF

Project Overview

In January of 2024, LMHA appointed new leadership which led to a complete restructuring of the agency, including the hiring of a significant number of new staff.

LMHA’s current facilities were simply too small and unfit to accommodate its restructured workforce, so the need for office space was immediate.

The Challenge

In 2024, the Cushman & Wakefield | Commercial Kentucky Office Team became aware of LMHA’s need for larger office space and courted them to 500W on behalf of the Landlord, SomeraRoad. The subject space within the tower offered 3 contiguous floors (floors 6,7, & 8). The vacancy was a natural fit for LMHA as the as-built condition was well equipped for LMHA’s operations. Most notably, the 3 floors were connected via internal stairwell, which allowed various departments within LMHA the ability to connect efficiently.

The Solution

Overall, the building’s location was a natural fit due to its central location within Downtown Louisville, it’s proximity to various government centers and LMHA managed residential facilities, and its immediate position to various public transit stops.

Results Achieved

From the Landlord’s perspective, this was an attractive tenant given their significance to the Louisville community. The 58,239 SF lease is the largest new lease signed in the Downtown Louisville submarket in the last five years.