City Welcomes New Economic Development Director

The City of New Albany is pleased to welcome Claire Johnson as the new Economic Development Director.

Ms. Johnson has a history of civic engagement and community building, most recently serving as Capital Project Manager for the Town of Clarksville’s Redevelopment Department. She served for multiple years as the Neighborhood Initiatives Coordinator for the Redevelopment Office with the City of New Albany.

Ms. Johnson has co-authored published reports for Louisville Metro Government’s Office of Resilience and Community Services, the Metropolitan Housing Coalition, the Center for Environmental Policy and Management, the University of Louisville, and other institutions.

She has a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from The Ohio State University, a Bachelor of Science in Urban Studies from the University of Louisville, and will complete her Master of Urban Planning from the University of Louisville in 2023.

“We are excited to welcome Claire Johnson back to New Albany as our lead Economic Development officer,” stated Mayor Jeff Gahan. “Her years of study and professional experience will serve the people well as we plan for the future of our River City.”