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Fayette Alliance in the Press

06/03/2010	"Fence sitting, by design: Mayoral leadership needed on design standards", Opinion-Editorial, Lexington Herald-Leader
04/18/2010	"Creating a place that 'makes the heart sing': summit focused participants on lexington's assets, challenges", Knox van Nagell, Lexington Herald-Leader
02/01/2010	University of Kentucky Sustainability Newsletter, The President's Sustainability Advisory Committee, University of Kentucky
01/15/2010	"A Greener Tomorrow: USGBC to begin registering LEED certified neighborhood developments in 2010", Natalie Reed, Business Lexington
10/27/2009	"The Resource", the Equestrian Land Conservation Resource Fall 2009 Newsletter, Equestrian Land Conservation Resource, Equestrian Land Conservation Resource
10/25/2009	"New growth model", Knox van Nagell, Lexington Herald-Leader
10/20/2009	Study: Lexington should thing young, cheap, Linda Blackford, Lexington Herald-Leader

Affordable Housing

03/24/2010	"BUILD can't get support for affordable housing plan: Group's forceful style might hamper its success", Tom Eblen, Lexington Herald-Leader
03/07/2010	"Trust fund is needed for affordable housing: Dedicated funding source essential", Jacalyn Carfagno, Lexington Herald-Leader
10/20/2009	"Study: Lexington should think young cheap: it says housing trends don't meet demand", Linda Blackford, Business Lexington

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Agriculture

08/22/2010	"WEG Could be Boon to Horse-Farm Real Estate Market", Janet Patton, Lexington Herald-Leader
08/18/2010	"Green Learning: New Public School Will be Most Sustainable Building in Fayette District", Dan Dickson, Business Lexington
06/23/2010	"Hospitable Horse Industry: Thoroughbred farms welcome WEG visitors", Natalie Voss, Business Lexington
06/18/2010	"PDR funding deserves approval", Margaret Graves and Frank Penn, Lexington Herald-Leader
05/06/2010	"USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service continues to work with Lexington Fayette Urban County Government to preserve agricultural land", USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service State Office, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service State Office
04/04/2010	"Nicholson offers long view of horse industry: Keeneland president looks beyond gaming", Tom Eblen, Lexington Herald-Leader
03/31/2010	"Producing beef in the middle of horse country" , Tim Thornberry, Business Lexington

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Election 2010

08/29/2010	"The Bluegrass Politics Debate: Mayoral and 6th District Debate", Lexington Herald-Leader
08/22/2010	"Gray's 'Fresh Start' has Ideas to Chew On", Tom Eblen, Lexington Herald-Leader
08/19/2010	"Gray releases 'Fresh Start Plan' for Lexington", Andy Mead, Lexington Herald-Leader
07/21/2010	"The Two Jims vary widely on development, urban planning", Tom Eblen, Lexington Herald-Leader
07/10/2010	"Newberry, Gray Clash on City Contract", Andy Mead, Lexington Herald-Leader
05/25/2010	"Mayoral Showdown 2010, the Mayor and Vice Mayor square off", Susan Baniak & Tom Martin, Business Lexington
05/19/2010	"Council finalists: Ellinger, Gorton, Kay, Plomin, Pratt, Brown Five of the top six fund-raisers advance to general election; Pratt moves on despite raising less than $750", Beverly Fortune, Lexington Herald-Leader

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Growth Issues

08/24/2010	"UK launches program to help its students who live off campus", Jim Warren, Lexington Herald-Leader
08/16/2010	"Lexington, Louisville officials set priorities for collaboration after Pittsburgh trip", Tom Eblen, Lexington Herald-Leader
06/25/2010	"Lexington council approves 2011 budget that dips into rainy-day fund: Plan Includes selling land, using reserve fund", Beverly Fortune, Lexington Herald-Leader
06/09/2010	"Pittsburgh Perspective", Ernie Yannarella, Ace Weekly
04/28/2010	"Outsiders appreciate our architecture more than we do", Tom Eblen, Lexington Herald-Leader
03/30/2010	"Burning Question: What do we need to become a more creative city?", Biz Lex Staff, Business Lexington
03/17/2010	"Agreement seems near on rental rules Student housing drives zone changes", Beverly Fortune, Lexington Herald-Leader

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In-fill and redevelopment

08/26/2010	"Council Votes to Rebid Distillery District Feasibility Study" , Beverly Fortune, Lexington Herald-Leader
08/25/2010	"Lyric Theatre Plans October Reopening Celebration", Beverly Fortune, Lexington Herald-Leader
08/24/2010	"Southland Christian expects to buy, revamp Lexington Mall for $30 million", Beverly Fortune, Lexington-Herald Leader
08/19/2010	"Council moving forward with makeover of Manchester Street: Method of awarding Distillery District contract generates division", Beverly Fortune, Lexington Herald-Leader
08/04/2010	"The Arts' New Address: Artist colony concept takes hold on National Avenue", Susan Baniak, Business Lexington
07/30/2010	"State approves financing for Angliana project", Scott Sloan, Lexington Herald-Leader
07/27/2010	"Renovation projects bring optimism to North Limestone Renovation projects will help area, but 'returning life to community' takes time", Beverly Fortune, Lexington Herald-Leader

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Infrastructure

08/18/2010	"Utility lines along Newtown Pike extension will be buried, but not before WEG Newtown Extension section will be done, but utility work will wait", Beverly Fortune, Lexington Herald-Leader
01/17/2010	"Owners have plans for Turfland Mall property: Want retail, office, residential tenants for site", Beverly Fortune, Lexington Herald-Leader
12/04/2009	"Lexington council approves $68 million for projects", Beverly Fortune, Lexington Herald-Leader
11/10/2009	"Water foes make their case", Andy Mead, Lexington Herald-Leader
10/22/2006	"Opinions and Ideas- Mayor Quiz Topic: Infrastructure", Lexington Herald Leader
08/24/2006	"Slowdown at home in Lexington-15% drop in July housing market puts 5-year streak on line", Jim Jordan, Lexington Herald Leader
06/22/2006	"A Case for Preservation, Bluegrass put on Watch List", Linda B. Blackford, Lexington Herald Leader

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Miscellaneous

08/28/2010	"Ground Broken for Flight 5191 Memorial Sculpture", Beverly Fortune, Lexington-Herald Leader
08/26/2010	"Groundbreaking for 5191 Memorial Set for Friday" , Beverly Fortune, Lexington Herald-Leader
08/25/2010	"New Elementary School Saves Energy and Money", Tom Eblen, Lexington Herald-Leader
08/19/2010	"Death of the 'McMansion': Era of Huge Homes Is Over", Pony Blog, CNBC
08/09/2010	"Lexington growing as a 'test' market", Janet Patton, Lexington Herald-Leader
07/06/2010	"Tree and bush trimming along Old Richmond Road angers some residents: clearing trees and brush is necessary for visibility, State says", Laurel Wilson, Lexington Herald-Leader
03/08/2010	"Detroit Want to Save Itself - By Shrinking", David Runk, The Huffington Post

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Tourism

06/30/2010	"Hospitable Horse Industry: Thoroughbred farms welcome WEG visitors", Natalie Voss, Business Lexington
03/30/2010	"New WEG estimates: smaller crowd, bigger economic impact", Biz Lex Staff, Business Lexington
02/12/2010	"WEG ticket sales grow as international interest increases", Linda Blackford, Lexington Herald-Leader
10/09/2009	"Sales of WEG tickets reaches 123,000", Herald-Leader Staff Report, Lexington Herald-Leader
09/28/2009	"Alltech FEI World Equestrain Games passes 100,000 tickets sold", Herald-Leader Staff Report, Lexington Herald-Leader
10/01/2006	"50 Places of a Lifetime America", Nick Clooney, National Geographic Traveler
06/02/2006	"The View from Evansville, Indiana", Margaret Buranen, Business Lexington

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Transportation

08/15/2010	"Trailapalooza offered a Sunday walk in the rain", Andy Mead, Lexington Herald-Leader
08/04/2010	"Planners show preliminary designs for Lexington's Euclid-High Street intersection: Public hears High-Euclid-Fontaine redesign plans", Beverly Fortune, Lexington Herald-Leader
07/09/2010	"Legacy Trail is on track, official says, as new bridge is installed: first of seven bridges placed on 8.5-mile path", Katie Saltz, Lexington Herald-Leader
06/14/2010	"Thousands brave heat for event on airport runway: Estimated 15,000 Land at airport event", Linda B. Blackford, Lexington Herald-Leader
05/11/2010	"LexTran to add express service: New service starts Monday", Beverly Fortune, Lexington Herald-Leader
05/10/2010	"Second Sunday bike riders get a look at historic Lexington", Staff Report, Lexington Herald-Leader
04/09/2010	"New bike sharing program to start this summer", Beverly Fortune, Lexington Herald-Leader

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Water Quality

08/21/2010	"Vine Street Closed at South Limestone Because of Water Main Leak", Staff Report, Lexington Herald-Leader
08/17/2010	"New high water marks raise pollution awareness: Signs will help residents know their watersheds", Andy Mead, Lexington Herald-Leader
08/11/2010	"Sewer line repairs nearing completion", Andy Mead, Lexington Herald-Leader
08/10/2010	"Sewage leaks into Lexington creek: Problem was first reported in July, but city found nothing", Andy Mead, Lexington Herald Leader
07/15/2010	"Lexington awards $90,000 for neighborhood water quality projects: Program is part of storm water pact", Katie Saltz, Lexington Herald-Leader
06/24/2010	"Grant will help Hamburg neighborhood handle stormwater Grant will help Lessen runoff pollution in creek and spring", Andy Mead, Lexington Herald-Leader
01/08/2010	"Judge's ruling brings city closer to resolving EPA suit", Andy Mead, Lexington Herald-Leader

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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 city through infill redevelopment, and improving our natural waterways are key components to achieving economic and environmental success here in Lexington-Fayette County.

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