Retail development in eastern Pulaski County, more entertainment options for young people, improved traffic flow, and expanded healthcare access topped the list of priorities local students shared for their community during the Somerset-Pulaski Economic Development Authority (SPEDA) annual focus group.

The session — which serves as the capstone project for SPEDA’s summer interns, coupled with a final report — was organized by intern Hayden Browning, a Pulaski County High School graduate studying mechanical engineering at the University of Louisville this fall. Browning brought together four fellow Pulaski County High School students to share their perspectives about the community’s strengths and areas for improvement.

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