New apartment complex proposed for vacant lot in Clarksville

January 23, 2023

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A new apartment complex may be coming to a vacant lot in Clarksville.

The proposed mixed-use development is planned for the former site of America's Best Motel near Kopp Lane and Eastern Boulevard in Clarksville. The Clarksville Redevelopment Commission bought the property and demolished the motel for around $5 million in 2019.

"The amount of calls and the amount of crime in that area had really risen out of control," said Ken Conklin, communications director for the Town of Clarksville.

Despite police calls declining by more than 30% since the motel was demolished, developers and proposals have fallen through.