The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government is currently evaluating how and where to make upgrades to the Mint Lane Pump Station. Until last year, LFUCG was planning to upgrade the Mint Lane pump station in its current location to comply with theย EPA Consent Decree. As a result of a proposal from a private landowner,ย LFUCG is also...
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Fayette Alliance’s Candidate Questionnaire is designed to help residents better understand which candidates running for office in Lexington-Fayette County support smart, sustainable, and equitable growth policies. Important: Primary Election Day is on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, and you must be registered to vote by Monday, April 20, 2026 to vote in the primaries. Use the...
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The Lexington Preservation and Growth Management Program will guide growth decisions around the Urban Service Boundary and must be formalized by August 31, 2026. Update | February, 2026 The Lexington Preservation & Growth Management Program is on the docket for a second reading at the Council Meeting on Thursday, February 12th at 6pm. Remember: Two...
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Protecting What Makes Lexington Special 2025 was a big year for Fayette Alliance. From addressing large-scale solar proposals on nationally recognized farmland to partnering with the University of Kentucky on the updated Economic Impact of Agriculture study, our mission has remained the same: protect what makes Lexington special by advocating for smart, sustainable growth. Industrial...
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Smart growth for Lexington, Kentucky means rethinking our development patterns โ prioritizing intention, walkability, and density over sprawl. Thatโs the central topic discussed during Vishaan Chakrabarti’s presentation at the historic Kentucky Theatre on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. Vishaan Chakrabarti is a renowned architect, urban planner, and thought leader who spoke in Lexington, Kentucky as part...
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2024 was a year of change for Lexington-Fayette County: newly-elected local officials, new city-wide zoning changes, new proposals for renewable energy initiatives, new ballot referendums, and yes, new land incorporated into our historic Urban Services Boundary. While somewhat daunting, we believe change, if embraced and executed properly and backed by data and research, can be...
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At Fayette Alliance, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and share your information, as well as how you can manage your communication preferences. 1. Information We Collect We may collect personal information such as names, phone numbers, and message content when...
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2024 is an election year for Lexington-Fayette County. Fayette Alliance sent new candidates and incumbents questionnaires to provide residents with insight into the land-use policies and growth decisions the potential elected officials of Lexington do, or do not, support. Here’s how this works: Step One: Use this link, provided by the City of Lexington, to...
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In 2023, Fayette Alliance commissioned three different research initiatives to help promote responsible growth in our community: Public Opinion Survey on Land Use and Development GrowSmart: Land Use Analysis and Recommendations Lexington-Fayette County Housing Growth Analysis Combined, these studies give us valuable insight into the land and growth trends in Lexington-Fayette County, public opinion surrounding...
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