Can Latonia be saved?

Money's pouring into developments along the riverside, but what happens to our landlocked neighbors to the south?

Latonia, Kentucky offers a lot to someone who loves architecture (how can you resist a building called the "flats?") and old-time charm. But with a hard-to-get-to location (off 275 in the middle of no man's land or straight south from Covington for about three miles) and some rumored walkouts by the established big businesses in the area, what's next for Latonia?

There are a few tacks Latonia could follow today: 1. Start playing up the history of the place. Organize events that highlight the charming downtown buildings and the other gems the city has to offer. 2. Give incentives to business owners to move to Latonia for start-up or expansion. 3. Give incentives for current business owners in Latonia to work together, understanding that eventually, the word of mouth will benefit them, too. 4. Send out regular press releases that hit upon their town's key highlights: historic buildings, charming downtown, inexpensive rents and friendly people.

Right now, too many people think of Latonia, KY as that pass-through on the way to the "good" Kroger, where's there's always a damn train. Can this town be saved?

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