Council Unanimously Passes Recreational Use ZOTA We are pleased to report that on July 7, 2016, the Council unanimously voted to adopt the version of the recreational use ZOTA fully supported by the Fayette Alliance. The version adopted by Council allows for new agritourism and ecotourism activities in a way that balances the needs of...
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Susan Speckert Named New Executive Director of Fayette Alliance Lexington, Ky. – The sustainable growth, land use advocacy group Fayette Alliance announced today the hiring of Susan B. Speckert as the organization’s next Executive Director starting on May 23rd. Most recently serving as General Counsel of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission, Speckert’s diverse background led...
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The Board of Adjustment approved Blue Grass Stockyards’ application for a conditional use permit to construct an Agricultural Market on Friday, March 25th. We are proud to support the Stockyards and their plans to rebuild here in Fayette County. Congratulations to all parties involved! We’re excited that Blue Grass Stockyards will be staying in Fayette...
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Stockyards a true asset by Don Robinson, Fayette Alliance Board Chairman Published 03.04.16, Letter to the Editor, Kentucky.com Time after time, the citizens and leaders of Lexington-Fayette County affirm the uniqueness and beauty of our Bluegrass landscape. In a recent study conducted by the Matrix Group, 76 percent of our population valued this signature landscape...
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Knox Van Nagell, Fayette Alliance Executive Director, to Join UK Healthcare We announce that Knox van Nagell is joining UK Healthcare after nearly ten years of service as the founding executive director of the organization. As Senior Director of Development, Knox will advance the mission of UK Healthcare through broad-based, collaborative, and strategic philanthropic initiatives....
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Volunteer for the Town Branch Water Walk Sunday, September 20th from 2-5 pm. Contact Downtown Lexington Corporation’s Kyle Frizzell for more information and to register as a volunteer at kyle@downtownlex.com The livableLEX, Second Sunday Town Branch Water Walk will feature a walking path of downtown Lexington’s hidden waterway and opportunities to learn more about Town Branch while competing...
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Thanks to everyone who joined us for the Fayette Alliance Awards Reception. In case you missed the fun, we want to congratulate all of our award winners and announce the 2015 People’s Choice Award recipient — The Arboretum! Read more below about the awards and this year’s recipients. Join us for the Fayette Alliance...
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Legacy Trail Open House Tuesday, August 25th at 7 pm Lyric Theatre 300 East Third St. Fayette County: Discuss Legacy Trail plans at open house Staff Report, 8.24.15, Kentucky.com The preliminary plans for the next phase of the Legacy Trail are complete and the public is invited to attend an open house at 7 p.m....
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Fayette Alliance believes that Lexington-Fayette County can become the model for sustainable growth, by connecting and balancing its vibrant city with its unique and productive Bluegrass farmland. In furtherance of our mission to grow our city and promote our farms, we support Tax Increment Financing for the Thistle Station development, located on a 3.9-acre parcel at...
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Fayette Alliance supports LFUCG’s Federal TIGER grant application for the Town Branch Linear Park, as this project is an important step in sustainably growing our city and promoting our farms in Lexington. If secured, the $13,180,620 federal grant will combine with $10,970,000 in budgeted, local matching funds to finance $24,150,620 in transportation infrastructure for Town...
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