On July 7th 2009, LFUCG formally adopted an ordinance establishing a vacant land commission and tax for abandoned urban property. Such a measure lays the framework for facilitating the redevelopment of vacant or blighted property throughout the city of Lexington. Click here to learn more. As demonstrated by the city of Louisville, The Fayette Alliance...
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Lexington’s peak travelers experienced 38 annual hours of delay in 2005, while they only experienced 18 annual hours of delay in 1995. Kentuckians produce 8 metric tons of CO2 from transportation per capita, while the national average is only 6.9 metric tons. However, bus ridership in Lexington is up 11.5% from 2007-2008. Read more facts...
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At today’s Board of Adjustment hearing, The Fayette Alliance opposed a conditional use permit submitted by Bharatiya Temple and Cultural Center, located at 3050 North Cleveland Road. The applicant aimed to construct a 6,000 square foot structure—complete with storage space and bathrooms—to their existing 10,000 square foot church building. The subject property is approximately 10-acres...
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At today’s LFUCG Planning Commission meeting, The Fayette Alliance conceptually endorsed George Krikorian’s proposed $70 million infill project in downtown Lexington. The proposal aims to revitalize roughly 18 acres of underutilized industrial property along Angliana Avenue. Using adaptive re-use and new construction, the project envisions a movie theatre, bowling alley, grocery store, residential, retail and...
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The Alliance strongly supports the Downtown Masterplan, and aims to participate in those LFUCG discussions that will recommend ordinances and programs to the Council for adoption. Such legislation will give the Masterplan “teeth” and establish a broad regulatory framework for redeveloping downtown. We’ll keep you posted. Learn more about the Downtown Masterplan.
The 3rd Annual Bluegrass International Cup at Polo in the Park, was held on Saturday, July 18th, 2009 to benefit the crucial efforts of Bluegrass Conservancy and The Fayette Alliance. Over 750 supporters attended the benefit at the Kentucky Horse Park’s scenic Man o’ War field, and watched an exciting polo match between Baroness’ Team U.S.A....
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Recently, the LFUCG PDR program became eligible to receive a $3 million federal allocation from the Federal Ranchlands and Protection Program. To receive this grant, PDR must receive $3 million in local “matching” funds. If accomplished, PDR would have a total of $6 million in its coffers to purchase conservation easements on Fayette County farms. The Council...
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Director Knox van Nagell attended the Chamber’s leadership trip to Madison, WI. Madison is a great city with a vibrant, human scale downtown. It also has a thriving university, extensive bike trails, and a flourishing $9 billion agricultural economy… All it takes is innovative planning and visionary leadership! Needless to say, The Alliance looks forward...
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