LOUISVILLE, Ky. — One of downtown Louisville's most prominent office buildings is getting a new tenant, and the timing couldn't be better.
The LG&E Center, located at 220 W. Main St., is losing LG&E next year as its main tenant. However on Tuesday, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced plans to move its headquarters into the space.
About 750 federal government employees would work in the 24-story building across the street from the KFC Yum! Center.
“This move marks a significant milestone for our district. The new facility will allow us to serve our workforce, our community, and the American public for years to come,” said Col. L. Reyn Mann, USACE Louisville District Commander. “Our new headquarters will be a hub of collaboration, innovation, and functionality for our dedicated team of professionals that execute our diverse mission. We look forward to continuing the tradition of excellence from our new home in downtown Louisville.”
The district is negotiating a lease for the facility and will relocate when final construction and buildout of the new space is complete. The Louisville district headquarters has been located in the Romano Mazzoli Federal Building since 1969.
According to a news release from the Corps, the LG&E Center offers state-of-the-art amenities, a modern working environment and centralized location.
“Downtown Louisville is seeing historic levels of investment, from new hotels and bourbon experiences to the more than $560 million being invested in the LOUMED District. We are thrilled to see the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers move into a new downtown office space, where they will continue their critical work in strengthening the health and safety of our community. Their presence will further enhance our city’s economic vitality and contribute to the ongoing revitalization of our downtown,” said Mayor Craig Greenberg.
LG&E announced plans last year to vacate its 14-story footprint at the building at the end of 2025.