Author: Fayette Alliance
By Fayette Alliance / November 19, 2024 / Events
Join Fayette Alliance for a fun and engaging evening where we explore the concept of Missing Middle Housing! Attendees will hear about two new affordable and missing middle housing development projects while constructing their own gingerbread “missing middle” housing models — like duplexes, fourplexes, or townhomes. Gain a tangible, and delicious, understanding of how these...
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By Fayette Alliance / November 12, 2024 / Advocacy
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By Fayette Alliance / November 7, 2024 / Blog
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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By Fayette Alliance / November 5, 2024 / Advocacy
Fayette Alliance Continues to Stand With the People of Lexington, and We Always Will Since our founding, Fayette Alliance has transparently sought data-driven solutions to Fayette County’s growth challenges that benefit every Lexingtonian. We have conducted surveys, commissioned studies and recommendations on infill and redevelopment, hosted community forums, and sought out national and local experts...
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By Fayette Alliance / October 16, 2024 / Advocacy
At Politics & Pints, we’re encouraging Smart Growth Ambassadors to engage with like-minded individuals and learn about the candidates running for local office in Lexington-Fayette County while enjoying a pint or two of local craft beer at West Sixth Brewery. To get the conversation flowing, Fayette Alliance will provide one free drink ticket and dinner...
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By Fayette Alliance / October 14, 2024 / Advocacy
Urban Growth Master Plan Lexington’s Planning Staff has completed a full draft of the Urban Growth Master Plan, and it is now available for the public to review. This plan will guide the development patterns of the proposed 2,833 gross acres included in the new expansion areas. Remember: Last year, after mandating an expansion of...
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By Fayette Alliance / June 2, 2024 / Advocacy
2024 Mid-Year Appeal Fayette Alliance’s 2024 Mid-Year Appeal is a chance for our Grow Smart Champions to demonstrate their continued support of our mission — finding the balance between our vibrant city and our productive rural landscape. About the Champion Fund We introduced the Champion Fund in 2023 as a response to serious policy changes...
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By Fayette Alliance / May 15, 2024 / Advocacy
Two different utility-scale, ground-mounted solar projects have recently been proposed for development within the Rural Service Area of Lexington-Fayette County. Details: Combined, these two proposals amount to over 1,000 acres of nationally recognized Prime Farmland for solar development, located in eastern Fayette County along the I-64 and Winchester Rd. corridors. Position Statement Here’s What We...
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By Fayette Alliance / April 18, 2024 / Advocacy
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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By Fayette Alliance / March 26, 2024 / Advocacy
According to public opinion surveys, a majority of Lexingtonians want to see new housing built inside the USB with a focus on infill, redevelopment, and the creation of more walkable, liveable communities. The Urban Growth Management (UGM) ZOTA is designed to foster this growth within our community. The proposed UGM ZOTA stands as one of...
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