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Kentucky West

Connecting the eight counties of Kentucky’s Jackson Purchase.

People gathered on a Kentucky porch overlooking the river at dusk

A regional website bringing county discovery, local directories, stories, and community contributions into one place.

Live community platform

kywest.org
  • Platform strategy
  • Regional content architecture
  • Application design and development
A resident looking for a nearby resource and a visitor getting to know the region can start in the same place, then follow different paths.

One region, many local connections.

Kentucky’s Jackson Purchase spans eight counties. Information about its people, places, organizations, and opportunities often sits in separate directories, social posts, and local networks. Kentucky West brings those subjects together while keeping individual communities visible.

County discovery and regional publishing.

Redstart built a shared structure for counties, directories, stories, project hubs, researched guides, and contributions. A visitor can begin with a location or subject and explore related regional content. Contributor paths give local people a way to share the places and knowledge they bring to the region.

A live home for local discovery.

The platform provides residents and visitors with connected routes into the Jackson Purchase. Its published content and contribution paths create a base for ongoing regional coverage. Local knowledge can be added to a common website while retaining its connection to the people and counties it comes from.

Exploring the Jackson Purchase.

The regional website connects an opening view of Kentucky West to more detailed local content.

Kentucky West regional website overview.
Kentucky West regional website overview.
Regional discovery and community content.
Regional discovery and community content.
Visit kywest.org

Creative, applied.