2024 End of Year Campaign
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Category: Advocacy
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 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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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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Urban Growth Master Plan Public Input
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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The Fayette Alliance Champion Fund
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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Industrial Solar in Lexington, Kentucky
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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2024 Lexington-Fayette County Candidate Questionnaire
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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Nimbyism and Lexington’s New Urban Growth Management ZOTA
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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2024 Elections
Who is running for LFUCG Urban County Council in 2024? Important: Make sure to find your council district so you know who is on the ballot. 🗳️ 2024 is an election year for Lexington-Fayette County, which means multiple district Council seats could change. Our plan is to keep you up-to-date and in the know throughout the entire...
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Fayette Alliance Position Statements
Below, you will find a complete list of Fayette Alliance’s position statements regarding land-use policies in Lexington-Fayette County as well as the public comment the organization gave regarding specific land-use policies. 2024 November Urban Growth Management Plan August Solar Energy Systems May Mayor’s FY 2025 Budget January Urban Growth Management ZOTA 2023 November 2045 Comprehensive...
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