Restoring and Strengthening Paris Westside Together

Paris Westside Neighborhood Association is working to improve housing, safety, and infrastructure while honoring the history of one of Paris, KY’s most important neighborhoods.

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Preserving the Legacy.
Building the Future.

Rooted in History.

Focused on Progress.

Founded in 2019, the Paris Westside Neighborhood Association exists to protect the heritage of the Westside neighborhood while improving housing, safety, infrastructure, and quality of life for residents today.


Through community leadership, partnerships, and advocacy, we work to ensure Westside remains a place where families can thrive for generations.

How We’re Building a

Better Westside

Our work is led through three dedicated committees focused on long-term neighborhood improvement.

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Housing, Safety & Infrastructure

Supporting safe and affordable housing, code enforcement, clean-up initiatives, and practical resources for homeowners.

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Arts & Recreation

Helping build pride and connection through neighborhood events, community spaces, and opportunities for families.

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Economic Development

Strengthening the Paris Westside by encouraging real estate investment while keeping homes affordable.

Honoring the People Who Shaped Westside

Westside is filled with stories worth preserving, from families who built this community to neighbors who continue to represent strength and resilience today. We are proud to highlight long-time residents, including three local veterans still living in the neighborhood, with the oldest being 102 years old.

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Men with shovels at a groundbreaking ceremony, standing on dirt. They wear casual clothes.
Two veterans in hats at an outdoor event. One wears red, the other a navy hat. People sit in the background.
Men with shovels at a groundbreaking ceremony, standing on dirt. They wear casual clothes.

“Changes are made for the better. As time goes on, things change — and it’s going to be a change here again.”

— David Downey, Westside Resident & U.S. Navy Veteran

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Available Lots & Properties

We are working toward a long-term vision of acquiring and restoring vacant properties across Paris Westside, helping strengthen our neighborhood while encouraging responsible ownership and development.


To learn more, fill out the contact form below and we will get in touch with you.

What's Next for Paris Westside

Westside is moving forward with a clear roadmap for improvements, including environmental cleanup, safer infrastructure, and long-term community development projects that improve residents' quality of life.


Upcoming priorities include:

  • Community clean-up and continued enforcement support
  • Future improvements like walking trails, greenspace, benches, and water access (pending development plans)
  • Long-term neighborhood investment and housing stability


To learn more, read the Strategic Action Plan.

Support the Future

of Westside

Your support helps fund neighborhood projects, resident resources, and long-term development efforts, including opportunities for home improvement, neighborhood revitalization, and community programs.


Ways to support:

  • Donate $10/month to sustain our work
  • Sign a support letter for upcoming grant applications
  • Sponsor neighborhood initiatives and events
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Stay Connected with Westside

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Paris Westside Neighborhood Association and Groundwork USA

February 6, 2026
The character of the West Side Neighborhood was defined by its residents and that continues today as this plan is prepared. The residents and the stories they have provided for the historical context of the community makes the West Side even more of a special and valued place in the hearts of everyone that interacted with the community.
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A Brief Feasibility Study: Relocation of Paris Waste Transfer Station and Brownfield Site Remediation

February 6, 2026
In 2020, the Paris City Commission funded the development of the West Side Neighborhood Plan in partnership with the West Side Neighborhood, Community Leadership, EHI Consultants and the Bourbon County Joint Planning Office. This Plan examines the impact of the built environment on access to economic opportunity with the goal of enhancing quality of life for its residents. One of many action items committed to is the relocation of the City of Paris Solid Waste Transfer Station.
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West Side Neighborhood Strategic Action Plan

February 6, 2026
The purpose of the West Side Neighborhood Plan is to provide an articulated, shared vision to guide decision making. This initiative was developed to provide a special set of circumstances that require a more detailed planning strategy for neighbors to resolve a broad range of issues. Neighborhood planning is an extension of the City of Paris’ Comprehensive Plan, which identifies detailed goals and strategies for reaching the future land use and public infrastructure investments. Neighborhood planning for the West Side community is an essential phase towards meeting residents’ needs for a more habitable and sustainable community.

Paris Westside Neighborhood Association Christmas Party

December 15, 2025
Check out some of the best moments from the Paris Westside Neighborhood Association's Christmas Party 2025.

Paris Westside Neighborhood Fish Fry

July 21, 2025
Relive the 2025 Paris Westside Neighborhood Fish Fry.
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Bourbon County recycling center is ‘righting a wrong’ for a predominantly Black neighborhood

April 30, 2024
New center will move long-time trash transfer station out of neighborhood

‘Right thing to do.’ Dump in Black Kentucky neighborhood to move after 60 years

April 29, 2024
From the Herald Leader article by Beth Musgrave

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Leadership

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Paris Westside Neighborhood

Association

Focused on community goodwill, communication, and neighborhood support.

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Paris Westside Holdings

The organization through which funding and financial efforts are managed to support long-term projects and community improvement.

Thank You to Our Partners

We’re grateful for local businesses, supporters, and partners who believe in Paris Westside’s future. Sponsorships help fund programs, neighborhood improvements, and community initiatives.

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