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By Fayette Alliance / April 26, 2022 / Education
Running for: Council At-Large Question: What brought you to Lexington-Fayette County? What do you love about our community? I have lived here since I was 5 years old In county. That I grew up here it is home. Question: Like the rest of the nation, Lexington faces critical challenges around developing adequate Affordable housing for...
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By Fayette Alliance / March 17, 2022 / Advocacy
Experts agree that the housing shortage in Lexington—and across the country—is primarily due to a lack of affordable, attainable housing. Proponents of expanding the Lexington Urban Service Boundary (USB) often want to claim more of Lexington’s productive farmland to build single-family detached housing, the sort of sprawling suburbs found in areas around Hamburg and off...
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By Fayette Alliance / March 17, 2022 / Advocacy
The Lexington Urban Service Boundary, although frequently debated, is often misunderstood. It’s part of our mission to educate the community about how and why smart growth improves the quality of life for all residents. Here are 10 frequently asked questions about the Lexington Urban Service Boundary. 1. What is the Urban Service Boundary? First implemented...
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By Fayette Alliance / March 11, 2022 / Advocacy
The question is not if we grow, it’s how. With a dedication to long-term planning, we envision growth that’s thoughtful and equitable, with a sustainable approach that makes the most of the land we have through infill and redevelopment. Infill and redevelopment within Lexington’s Urban Service Boundary (USB) is the growth strategy set forth in...
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By Fayette Alliance / March 10, 2022 / Advocacy
If you asked ten people what makes Lexington-Fayette County such a special place, you might receive ten different answers. It’s bourbon country, horse country, home to great industries and educational institutions. Like any good bourbon, Lexington’s distinct appeal comes from its blend and balance, which is largely supported by a unique feature: the Urban Service...
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By Brittany Roethemeier / February 25, 2022 / Advocacy
2022 Priorities As a non-profit, we have been your voice at City Hall for smart, sustainable growth for 15 years. Our mission from the beginning has been to advocate at city hall, educate the community, and fund research that helps our city decide HOW we grow, because we know that growth is inevitable. Who was...
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By Fayette Alliance / February 13, 2022 / Blog
Join Our Team Apply below to join the Fayette Alliance team as our Development Manager. To Apply: Applicants interested in applying for this position must email a cover letter and resume to brittany@fayettealliance.com. We will begin scheduling interviews as applicants apply. Should you advance as a finalist for this position, successful completion of a background...
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By Brittany Roethemeier / November 12, 2021 / Advocacy
Street Patterns As we continue to grow our city and encourage new development for more Affordable housing, complete neighborhoods, expanded access to transportation options, and greater access to amenities nearby, the way we design our streets is paramount to our community members’ quality of life. We know from the Lexington Sustainable Growth Study that we...
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By Fayette Alliance / November 3, 2021 / Advocacy
In 2017, the Lexington Bluegrass Association of Realtors (LBAR) funded a research study by the University of Kentucky to look at how Lexington’s land-use policies and our Urban Services Boundary (USB) affect our growth – from their impacts on housing prices to jobs to city revenue. Here’s a summary of what the research found: Lexington’s land-use...
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By Fayette Alliance / October 8, 2021 / Education
Date: Tuesday, October 12, 1-2:30 pm Location: Mill Ridge Farm – 2800 Bowman Mill Rd, Lexington, KY 40513 Join Fayette Alliance for a one-of-a-kind opportunity to experience a historic tree tour at Mill Ridge Farm in Fayette County! The tour will be led by arborist Horst Schach, a professor in Landscape Architecture at the University...
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