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 | September, 2025 A special public meeting about Lexington’s Preservation & Growth Management Program will be held on Tuesday, September 16th at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. Details: Attendees will get an update on the...
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Smart growth for Lexington, Kentucky means rethinking our development patterns — prioritizing intention, walkability, and density over sprawl. That’s 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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Silicon Ranch, a Nashville-based and privately-owned solar company, has proposed a Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment (ZOTA) that would permit industrial solar development throughout Lexington-Fayette County, including in the Agricultural-Rural zone. Details: The ZOTA was proposed to accommodate an approximately 800-acre solar farm off Haley Road in the Agricultural-Rural zone, made up of multiple tracts of...
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For the 15th year, Fayette Alliance and the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Foundation will join forces to present the Keeneland Bluegrass International Cup at breathtaking Mt. Brilliant Farm, as well as the 10th Annual Evening in the Gardens the evening prior. More than 600 people attend these annual events to support our world-class city, farms, and healthcare in Lexington, Kentucky.
Fayette Alliance is looking for an energetic and passionate individual to fill the role of Operations Coordinator. This position plays a key role at Fayette Alliance and has the primary responsibility for the management of the Foundation’s operational responsibilities, which include administrative, financial, HR and managerial tasks. Please send your cover letter and resume to...
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Fifteen years ago, Fayette Alliance launched what would become a cornerstone of our advocacy, education, and research strategy: Grow Smart Academy. In a city defined by its world-renowned farmland, historic neighborhoods, and vibrant economy, the need for well-informed, community-driven leadership has never been greater. That’s why, since 2010, Grow Smart Academy has provided free, high-impact...
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This advocacy update is in regards to a meeting taking place on Tuesday, May 6 at 1 p.m. at City Hall. The General Government & Planning Committee (GG&PC) will be hearing updates about three different growth and development policies taking shape in our community: Lexington’s Preservation & Growth Management Program A ZOTA regarding House Bill...
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Please see below for a list of advocacy updates from Fayette Alliance, including industrial solar, a new process for expanding Lexington’s Urban Services Boundary, and expansion updates. Industrial Solar As you will recall, there are currently two solar farm proposals in the agricultural-rural zone of Lexington-Fayette County: East Kentucky Power Cooperative Silicon Ranch East Kentucky...
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Grow Smart Academy is a free, four-week program that educates participants about the importance of land-use planning and its relationship to economic development, the environment, and quality-of-life issues in our community.
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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