Author: Fayette Alliance

Keeneland Bluegrass International Cup & Evening in the Gardens

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.

2025 Mid-Year Appeal

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. Thatโ€™s why, since 2010, Grow Smart Academy has provided free, high-impact...

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Advocacy Update: 5.5.25

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: Lexingtonโ€™s Preservation & Growth Management Program A ZOTA regarding House Bill...

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Advocacy Update: February 2025

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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2024: The Year of Yes for Fayette Alliance

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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Missing Middle Gingerbread Housing Workshop

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 โ€œmissing middleโ€ housing models โ€” like duplexes, fourplexes, or townhomes. Gain a tangible, and delicious, understanding of how these...

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Fayette Alliance Privacy Policy

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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2024 Public Statement

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 Countyโ€™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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Smart Growth Ambassadors: Politics & Pints

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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