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Fayette Alliance in the Press

10/07/2011"Bike for the Bluegrass takes participants on a trip through rich history, beautiful farms", Sam Razor, KyForward.com
09/26/2011"Farmland preservation makes area attractive to business", The Fayette Alliance Director Knox van Nagell, Lexington Herald-Leader
08/21/2011"Foal decline may alter land use", Lexington Herald-Leader
05/26/2011"Growing Lexington", Campbell Wood, BizLex.com
05/11/2011"Tom Eblen: It's time to get involved in Lexington's planning process", Tom Eblen, Lexington Herald-Leader
05/03/2011"The 2011 Comprehensive Plan", Knox van Nagell, op-ed, ProgressLex
04/27/2011"Boundary for development in Fayette Co. not expected to grow", Beverly Fortune, Lexington Herald-Leader

Affordable Housing

01/25/2012"Parkside Project Delivers Urban Infill to Gardenside Neighborhood", AU Associates, Press Release
05/14/2011"State authorizes $23.5 million for Newtown Pike extension", Beth Musgrave, Lexington Herald-Leader
04/12/2011"Mayor offers money to study affordable housing, but that doesn't satisfy BUILD", Karla Ward, Lexington Herald-Leader
10/19/2010"Street of affordable houses opens: Rain Garden way is cooperative creation", Beverly Fortune, Lexington Herald-Leader
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

01/20/2012"Hemp would be a boon to Kentucky agriculture, lawmakers say", Janet Patton, Lexington Herald-Leader
01/19/2012"Ag Commissioner Pushes Legalization of Industrial Hemp to Buoy Farmers and Create Manufacturing Jobs", Erik A. Carlson, Business Lexington
01/17/2012"Lexington Thoroughbred Farms Reach Out to Fans", Natalie Voss, Business Lexington
01/17/2012"Kentucky Horse Council Forms All-Industry Advisory Panel", Staff, Business Lexington
01/13/2012"Local Produce Best Option for Small Restaurants", Olga Khazan, Washington Post
01/12/2012"Keeneland Sales Daily Updates", Jeff Beach, Business Lexington
01/05/2012"Low-cost gelding clinic offered to decrease unwanted horse population", Staff Report, Lexington Herald-Leader

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Election 2010

01/07/2011"The Newberry Years: In His Own Words", Tom Martin, Business Lexington
01/06/2011"Vice Mayor Linda Gorton: Business Lexington's interview with the city's new second in command", Tom Martin, Business Lexington
01/06/2011"Mayor Jim Gray Business Lexington's interview with Lexington's new leader about the tasks ahead", Tom Martin, Business Lexington
01/03/2011"Gray, Gorton inaugurated as Lexington mayor, vice mayor", Beverly Fortune, Lexington Herald-Leader
12/23/2010"Mayor-elect Jim Gray appoints two commissioners and two advisers", Beverly Fortune, Lexington Herald-Leader
12/22/2010"Mayor-Elect Gray Names Key Appointees", Tom Martin, BizLex.com
11/11/2010"Mayor-elect Gray announces chief of staff" , Beverly Fortune, Lexington Herald-Leader

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Growth Issues

01/24/2012"LBAR Announces $1.1 Billion in Bluegrass Real Estate Sales in 2011", Staff Report, Business Lexington
08/16/2011"Study: Kentucky Leads States in Corporate Relocations", Staff, Business Lexington
08/05/2011"Vacant Lexington apartment complex gets attention while bank looks for buyer", Beverly Fortune, Lexington Herald-Leader
04/27/2011"Boundary for development in Fayette Co. not expected to grow", Beverly Fortune, Lexington Herald-Leader
04/26/2011"Gray: Focus our growth within existing urban area", City News, LFUCG
04/26/2011"Growing Lexington Where?", Stu Johnson, WEKU News
03/18/2011"Lexington grows, but many nearby counties have higher rates", Greg Kocher, Lexington Herald-Leader

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Infrastructure

12/09/2011"Lexington officials outline snow-removal plan", Staff Report, Lexington Herald-Leader
09/16/2011"East Main construction almost finished — finally", Beverly Fortune, Lexington Herald-Leader
06/22/2011"Lexington sewer fees could double or triple, council panel told", Beverly Fortune, Lexington Herald-Leader
04/12/2011"The Search for Sound Water Ways", Campbell Wood, Business Lexington
04/11/2011"North Lexington 'house' will process sewage", Cheryl Truman, Lexington Herald-Leader
03/08/2011"Lexington begins answering questions about sewers", Beverly Fortune, Lexington Herald-Leader
12/14/2010"Kentucky American Water Rate Hike Cut by PSC: 38 percent increase already imposed cut to 29 percent by Public Service Commission", Staff, BizLex.com

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Miscellaneous

01/31/2012"Fayette Sees Small Rise in Foreclosures, Mortgage Delinquencies", Staff Report, Business Lexington
01/18/2012"Parking garage torn down over safety issues", Charles Bertram, Lexington Herald-Leader
01/17/2012"'A Song for Coretta' Explores American Icon's Influence From Varied Perspectives", Celeste Lewis, Business Lexington
01/11/2012"Discounts part of strategy to cut golf courses' deficits", Beverly Fortune, Lexington Herald-Leader
01/03/2012"As Legislature Convenes State and Local Chambers Outline Agendas", Erik A. Carlson, Business Lexington
12/08/2011"Kroger in Chinoe Village wants to add gas pumps, but neighbors object", Beverly Fortune, Lexington Herald-Leader
12/08/2011"Fayette County planning commission puts gas station for Chinoe Kroger on hold", Beverly Fortune, Lexington Herald-Leader

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Our Public Officials

10/25/2011"Fayette PVA Launches New Interactive Website", Erik A. Carlson, BizLex.com
10/12/2011"Lexington Urban County Council redistricting plan advances", Beverly Fortune, Lexington Herald-Leader
10/10/2011"Lexington Council Information Going Online", Brenna Angel, WUKY
09/28/2011"Population changes could force 33,100 Fayette residents into new voting districts", Beverly Fortune, Lexington Herald-Leader
07/12/2011"Lexington council leaves mayor's line-item vetoes intact", Beverly Fortune, Lexington Herald-Leader
07/08/2011"No consensus emerging to override Lexington mayor's spending vetoes", Beverly Fortune, Lexington Herald-Leader
07/02/2011"Gray vetoes $889,612 of spending from Lexington budget", Beth Musgrave, Lexington Herald-Leader

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Responsible and Innovative Development

02/02/2012"Vacancy rates finally fall for Lexington commercial space", Scott Sloan, Lexington Herald-Leader
02/01/2012"Barnhart applauds city's efforts on Rupp but says campus needs must come first", Jerry Tipton, Lexington Herald-Leader
01/31/2012"Downtown rink closes for next phase of renovation", Beverly Fortune, Lexington Herald-Leader
01/24/2012"Design task force to discuss downtown Lexington at Tuesday planning meeting", Beverly Fortune, Lexington Herald-Leader
01/23/2012"Long-delayed condo project showing signs of life in west side of downtown", Beverly Fortune, Lexington Herald-Leader
01/23/2012"Owners put Victorian Square up for sale; what's next for downtown block?", Beverly Fortune, Lexington Herald-Leader
01/17/2012"Collegiate Accommodations: UK Explores public-Private Partnership to Improve On-Campus Housing", Andrea Stang, Lexington Herald-Leader

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Tourism

09/15/2011"Historic horse show finds a new home in Kentucky", Tanya J. Tyler, Business Lexington
09/15/2011"WEG dividends continue for Kentucky Horse Park", Natalie Voss, Business Lexington
09/14/2011"Kentucky's bluegrass region is easy to enjoy", David Armstrong, San Francisco Chronicle
04/29/2011"Alltech to be title sponsor of prestigious horse show", Janet Patton and Linda B. Blackford, Lexington Herald-Leader
03/18/2011"Wish I knew then what I know now", David Lord, Business Lexington
12/06/2010"Extension of Town Branch Trail will be topic of Monday meeting Money's in hand, but hurdles remain before construction can begin", Andy Mead, Lexington Herald-Leader
10/07/2010"WEG merchandise sales double expectations", Scott Sloan, Lexington Herald-Leader

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Transportation

02/01/2012"Parking authority proposes assuming ownership of 3 Lexington parking garages", Josh Kegley, Lexington Herald-Leader
01/20/2012"Governor's road budget includes completion of Newtown Pike extension", Jack Brammer, Lexington Herald-Leader
11/10/2011"Long-delayed Tates Creek sidewalk project is likely to begin in 2012", Beverly Fortune, Lexington Herald-Leader
10/30/2011"Isaac Murphy Bicycle Club peddles itself on Legacy Trail", Jim Warren, Lexington Herald-Leader
09/27/2011"Design Contest Seeks Ideas for 2 New Art Shelters", Staff, BizLex.com
09/07/2011"Isaac Murphy Bicycle Club offers lessons, free bikes to East End kids", Staff Report, Lexington Herald-Leader
08/16/2011"Harrodsburg Road's new crossover interchange passes rush-hour test", Staff Report, Lexington Herald-Leader

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Water Quality

11/03/2011"Water utility sends city scrambling", Op-Ed, Lexington Herald-Leader
11/02/2011"Ruptured water line on Tates Creek Road caused by digging accident", Staff Report, Lexington Herald-Leader
11/01/2011"Great volunteer effort", Op-Ed Sam Razor, Lexington Herald-Leader
11/01/2011"Portions of Tates Creek may reopen as water line repairs get under way", Staff Report, Lexington Herald-Leader
10/25/2011"Kentucky American Water Cancels Contract to Collect City Fees", Brenna Angel, WUKY
09/13/2011"Lexington Water Quality Offering Preview of Sewer Repair Plan", Brenna Angel, WUKY
08/24/2011"Sewer overhaul could mean eventual 137% rate increase", Beverly Fortune, Lexington Herald-Leader
Who We Are

The Fayette Alliance is your voice at city-hall advocating for sustainable growth in Lexington…to achieve a world-class city in our world-class Bluegrass landscape.

Since 2006, the Alliance has worked with local government to usher over 50 major land-use policies into law that promote farmland preservation and our signature agricultural industries, responsible development, and improved water quality and infrastructure in Fayette County.

We are charting Lexington's future by positively impacting local zoning and policy decisions—the very building blocks of our community. Although many challenges still remain, we are accomplishing sustainable growth in Fayette County for a better quality of life, economy, and environment for all of us.

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