House Bill 282 did not make it out of committee during the 2014 legislative session. However, it General Assembly might take it back up in the 2015 session. We’ll keep you updated of any new developments here at fayettealliance.com The Kentucky State Legislature is currently considering House Bill 282, which will expand the scope of...
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On February 20, 2014 LUFCG released its Urban Tree Canopy Assessment. It shows that our current tree canopy covers 24.56% of Lexington’s urban core. This number has increased 5% over the last 18 years. Data analysis shows that the existing urban tree canopy provides an estimated $30.6 million in savings to our community. Despite...
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Lexington is known for its urban and rural balance, and one recurring issue in Lexington is whether or not to expand the urban service area to include more rural land for future growth needs. In recent years, Lexington has pursued a general policy in which development is encouraged within the existing urban service area instead...
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Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the Design excellence ZOTA. Now it, along with infill incentives, will go to the Planning Committee of Council for review and discussion. Council to review zoning change that outlines design district in downtown Lexington by Beth Musgrave, 01.14.14, Kentucky.com The Urban County Council could add incentives to encourage more...
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We’re proud to announce that our Board Chairman, Don Robinson, and our Executive Director, Knox van Nagell, received awards at the 2013 Bluegrass Tomorrrow Vision Awards breakfast. Don Robinson, owner of Winter Quarter Farm and best known for breeding multiple Eclipse Award winner Zenyatta, 2010 Horse of the Year, and his leadership as chairman of...
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Vote for the People's Choice Award for our inaugural Fayette Alliance Awards.
Distillery District study is able to move forward without an amendment to the budget. No formal vote will be required at this time.
The Stormwater Stakeholder Advisory Committee has released the "LFUCG Stormwater Management Low Impact Development Guidelines for New Development and Redevelopment"
It was a unanimous vote last night – no expansion of the Urban Services Area. We would like to thank the Council, and our supporters for your help on this pivotal issue!
We support the proposed ZOTA 2013-2 legislation, which if adopted, will allow Hospice of the Bluegrass to construct a facility in the ED Zone off Newtown Pike.
