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Lexington’s Preservation & Growth Management Program

The Lexington Preservation and Growth Management Program will guide growth decisions around the Urban Service Boundary and must be formalized by August 31, 2026. Update | September, 2025 A special public meeting about Lexington’s Preservation & Growth Management Program will be held on Tuesday, September 16th at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. Details: Attendees will get an update on the...

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Smart Growth: Vishaan Chakrabarti at the Kentucky Theatre

Smart growth for Lexington, Kentucky means rethinking our development patterns — prioritizing intention, walkability, and density over sprawl. That’s the central topic discussed during Vishaan Chakrabarti’s presentation at the historic Kentucky Theatre on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. Vishaan Chakrabarti is a renowned architect, urban planner, and thought leader who spoke in Lexington, Kentucky as part...

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Now Hiring: Operations Coordinator

Fayette Alliance is looking for an energetic and passionate individual to fill the role of Operations Coordinator. This position plays a key role at Fayette Alliance and has the primary responsibility for the management of the Foundation’s operational responsibilities, which include administrative, financial, HR and managerial tasks. Please send your cover letter and resume to...

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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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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 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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2024 Research Preview

In 2023, Fayette Alliance commissioned three different research initiatives to help promote responsible growth in our community: Public Opinion Survey on Land Use and Development GrowSmart: Land Use Analysis and Recommendations Lexington-Fayette County Housing Growth Analysis Combined, these studies give us valuable insight into the land and growth trends in Lexington-Fayette County, public opinion surrounding...

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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. 2025 Updated: Solar Energy Systems 2024 November Urban Growth Management Plan August Solar Energy Systems May Mayor’s FY 2025 Budget January Urban Growth Management...

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Urban Growth Management ZOTA

Recently, Lexington’s Planning Staff proposed a new, progressive, city-wide zoning change that could reshape the landscape of our city. Potentially: This could help create a compact, walkable Lexington that incorporates more mixed-use development projects and allows for appropriate mixing of residential and commercial areas. This is kind of a big deal. Historically, Lexington’s development patterns have...

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