Fayette Alliance Announces New Board Member Dr. Michael Karpf, Acknowledges Retiring Board Member Dr. Jack van Nagell. Land use advocacy group the Fayette Alliance, named UK Executive Vice President for Health Affairs, Dr. Michael Karpf to their board. In addition, founding board member Dr. Jack van Nagell announced his retirement after years of service to...
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On March 2nd, LFUCG City Council voted unanimously to pass the Market Gardens ZOTA. This new ordinance will allow community garden crops to be sold on site with appropriate regulation. We are proud to have supported this initiative and applaud our City Council Members for promoting affordable and sustainable local food production. The multiple...
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Council Unanimously Passes Environmentally Sensitive Areas ZOTA We are pleased to report that on July 7, 2016, the Council unanimously voted to adopt the Environmentally Sensitive Areas ZOTA. This ZOTA strengthens oversight by the Board of Adjustment for the protection of environmentally sensitive areas (as defined under the Subdivision Regulations). In 2014, the Planning Commission...
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LFUCG Receives $14.1 Million TIGER Grant Congratulations to the City for securing this crucial funding to move the Town Branch Linear Park project forward. Fayette Alliance is proud to have supported the grant application, and we look forward to continuing to work with the City to make the project a reality. This significant investment in...
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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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