Kentucky River Area Development District
Improving the Quality of Life for Our Citizens
Serving the Counties of: Breathitt, Knott, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Owsley, Perry, and Wolfe
The Kentucky River Area Development District is a quasi-governmental agency working with city and county governments in the KRADD area to improve the quality of life for our citizens. KRADD serves as a representative of local units of government and citizens throughout the area as a communication network for cities, counties, state and federal governments
Services
Aging & Assisted Living Programs
KRADD supports many aging programs such as supportive services at the Senior Citizens Centers. Then we also support 15 sites where hot lunches are prepared 5 days a week.
Community & Economic Development
KRADD provides administrative assistance to three Regional Business Parks and Industrial Authorities in the area. Public Administration Specialist assists local governments.
Water & Wastewater Management
Thru Kentucky Infrastructure Authority KRADD assists local communities in efforts to provide potable water and wastewater facilities as well as expansion of these facilities.
Transportation Planning
We support the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s long range planning process by analyzing transportation data, identifying and evaluating the needs of the region, evaluating and prioritizing projects.
Public Administration Specialist
The PAS assists local governments in obtaining state and federal funding for various projects. EDA, ARC, RD, CDBG, Land & Water, COPS Grants and others can be funding sources.
Tourism
With the recent re-establishment of the Elk population in our area, viewing of the Elk herds is becoming quite a tourist attraction. Buckhorn Lake, Carr Creek Lake and the Natural Bridge State Parks provide camping, fishing and trail exploration.
GIS & Drone Services
KRADD’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Services support informed decision making by providing mapping, spatial analysis, and geographic data resources tailored for local governments, planning commissions, and regional initiatives.
Calendar
News
Contact us
Address
941 North Main St.
Hazard, KY 41701
Local Phone: (606) 436-3158
Toll Free: 1-888-875-3158
Fax: (606) 436-2144 and (606) 436-3154
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