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Purchase of Development Rights (PDR) Program Protects Fayette County’s Pristine Farmland

By Knox van Nagell | February 28th, 2010 | See all in Fayette Alliance Blog, What's New

Farmland and Sprawl

Farmland and Sprawl

“Eblen: PDR still a great deal for taxpayers”

Excerpt from Kentucky.com, posted February 28, 2010
By Tom Eblen, Herald-Leader Columnist

…Any healthy city needs to grow, and Lexington has managed growth better than most. Sprawl was limited by the Urban Services Boundary, created in 1958 and expanded a few times since then, as well as by minimum lot sizes for rural homes — 10 acres from 1964 to 1999, when they were increased to 40 acres

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Incentive Grants to Improve Water Quality Available for Lexington Businesses, Neighborhood Organizations & Others

By Knox van Nagell | February 24th, 2010 | See all in Fayette Alliance Blog, What's New

The Fayette Alliance proudly served on the Steering Committee that drafted the incentive grant program–along with members of the development, neighborhood, and commercial property sectors.

“Mayor announces incentive grants for water quality projects”

Press Release by Live Green Lexington, LFUCG Department of Environmental Quality

Lexington businesses, churches, apartment complexes and neighborhood organizations are eligible for incentive grants to improve water quality, Mayor Jim Newberry announced today.

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Council Approves Red Mile Zone Change

By Knox van Nagell | February 24th, 2010 | See all in Current Issues, Fayette Alliance Blog

Red Mile Design Proposal

Red Mile Design Proposal

Red Mile Design Proposal

Red Mile Design Proposal

On January 14th, LFUCG Council approved the Red Mile zone change application–requesting Mixed-Use Community (MU-3) zoning for 67 acres located at 780, 790, and 1200 Red Mile Road. The Planning Commission also unanimously approved the Red Mile preliminary development plan.

This zone change will lead to a $170 million mixed-used entertainment infill project at the Red Mile racetrack.

The Fayette Alliance strongly supported the zone change application, as it satisfied the legal and statutory requirements for MU-3 zoning, and was the result of an unprecedented small area plan process that transparently involved the developer and key community stakeholders. Please view the Alliance’s official position statement of support here.

TIF financing, a final development plan, and preliminary subdivision plan will be required before building begins—and we look forward to remaining engaged in the process to ensure that any technical issues, such as stormwater drainage, sanitary sewer capacity, and traffic engineering are resolved prior to construction.  Ultimately, this zone change and infill project embraces a real-estate strategy that will enhance the Red Mile neighborhood and downtown area, while securing the racetrack’s long-term financial viability and success.

This catalytic project exemplifies how urban infill and our signature equine industry can mutually benefit from an innovative growth model, and we commend the developer, LFUCG Planning Staff, and the Planning Commission for its work in moving this venture forward.

Alliance Featured in the U.K. Sustainability Newsletter

By Knox van Nagell | February 24th, 2010 | See all in Fayette Alliance Blog

U.K. Sustainability NewsletterClick here to view a pdf of the February 2010 U.K. Sustainability Newsletter

Construction Begins on Cheapside Park Renovation & Pavillion

By Knox van Nagell | January 21st, 2010 | See all in Fayette Alliance Blog, Land Use News

The street along Cheapside Park ?will be paved with permeable pavers to reduce storm water runoff and increase absorption.? Lexington Herald-Leader | Charles Bertram

The street along Cheapside Park will be paved with permeable pavers to reduce storm water runoff and increase absorption. Lexington Herald-Leader | Charles Bertram

“Work begins on renovation of Lexington’s Cheapside Park”

Excerpt from Kentucky.com, posted Jan 21, 2010
By Beverly Fortune – bfortune@herald-leader.com

Preparation began Tuesday for the reworking of Cheapside Park, including construction of a multiuse iron and glass pavilion.

After a pre-construction meeting with city officials Tuesday morning, “We set up fences and brought in equipment,” said Clay Turner, site superintendent for Marrillia Design & Construction, which is doing the work. Construction officially began Wednesday.

The downtown park, next to the Lexington History Museum in the old Fayette County Courthouse, will have granite pavers laid in a variety of patterns. LED lights will be embedded in the walkways… Read more at Kentucky.com

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The Fayette Alliance is Lexington’s ONLY land-use advocacy organization that regularly educates and lobbies local government for a sustainable growth model that benefits all of us.

We believe that preserving our signature Bluegrass landscape, creating a dynamic and equitable cityscape through infill redevelopment, and improving our natural waterways by fixing our sanitary sewer and stormwater systems are key components to achieving our economic and environmental promise here in Lexington-Fayette County.

We are an alliance of citizens from the entire community, including stakeholders from the agricultural, neighborhood, and infill sectors. See "Who We Are" We are a united voice for responsible growth, and only weigh-in on those land-use issues that have countywide implications. Together we can chart our future, and positively impact local zoning decisions—the very building blocks of our community. See "Our Successes"

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Over 70% of Fayette County streams that have been assessed by the Kentucky Division of Water are impaired or polluted.

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