Kentucky Stories and Data

The Bradford Building is a historically and architecturally significant building that was in danger of demolition by neglect when the Catalytic Fund acquired it in 2016. With development partner Orleans Development, the Catalytic Fund stabilized the structure then converted the building to a mixed-use property with five condominium units and five commercial spaces. The Catalytic Fund assembled the project’s entire capital stack and provided both an equity investment and a subordinate construction loan to fund the project.

The Boone Block project was an adaptive re-use of a mostly vacant historic building into nine for-sale townhomes. Orleans Development created one-of-a-kind residential units that feature car parking incorporated into living spaces. The project established a market for owner-occupied housing in a challenging location and returned a valued historic asset to the community. The project also features a public art installation by the London Police and a living wall, the first combination of these elements in the US.