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West Louisville residents are concerned about a high concentration of sober living homes in their neighborhoods.
Louisville is exploring new regulations for transitional homes, consulting with other cities that have successfully reduced their numbers.
Both city and state laws now require transitional homes to be licensed and certified, but residents and officials say "bad actors" still operate.
Advocates for recovery homes argue that increased regulation and neighborhood opposition create barriers for people seeking help.
“We don’t want our children being exposed.”
“… I don’t feel safe.”
“We are very adamant about this not happening.”
For years, West Louisville residents have complained about an influx of sober living and halfway houses filling up block after