Frankfort to hold town hall to brief public on proposed riverfront development plans

The City of Frankfort will host a town hall event with Sasaki, a design firm, to share information about the city’s proposed riverfront development plans, WKYT reported on June 25, 2026.

WKYT said the meeting is intended to give residents a direct opportunity to learn about the project concept and ask questions about how riverfront redevelopment could be carried out along the Kentucky River area in downtown Frankfort.

Frankfort’s decision to pair its planning outreach with Sasaki indicates the city is using the firm’s design capabilities as part of its broader effort to develop and communicate the riverfront vision, according to the WKYT report.

The town hall comes as cities across Kentucky and the region increasingly use public meetings to explain upcoming planning work that can affect waterfront access, land use, and the timing of infrastructure and construction activities.

A WKYT photo accompanying the report shows the Kentucky River in downtown Frankfort, underscoring that the town hall is tied to redevelopment ideas focused on the riverfront corridor.

Residents who want more information can refer to the town hall details communicated by the city and participate in the public discussion once the event information is published, WKYT said. No additional specifics about the proposal, scope, or schedule were included in the report description provided for this story.