ReImagine Lexington: An Art an Design Competition

ReImagine Lexington is an art and design competition hosted by Fayette Alliance, a Lexington-based nonprofit dedicated to achieving smart, sustainable, and equitable growth through advocacy, education and research.

ReImagine Lexington asks students at the University of Kentucky to think critically about the future of growth and development in Lexington by reimagining urban spaces throughout the city.

This competition challenges you to envision how underutilized areas — like empty lots or surface parking — can become parks, cafés, or gathering spots that serve our neighborhoods.

As our city grows, creativity and imagination will be our greatest assets.

• Important: Research and data tell us that the land inside Lexington-Fayette County’s Urban Service Boundary (USB) can accommodate more than 20 years of future housing and job growth.
• However: To best utilize the land available for development inside the USB, and to build a Lexington that houses, employs, and provides for all our neighbors — we’ll need creativity.

ReImagine Lexington is your opportunity to participate in shaping our city’s future. We are beyond excited to see your artwork, share it, and build a joyful community together. 

2025 Submissions

The 2025 ReImagine Lexington art and design competition has ended — thank you to all those who participated.

To view all of the ReImagine Lexington submissions, click the button below.

Coming Soon: Phase II

Stay tuned — we’ll be releasing details in the coming weeks about ReImagine Lexington: Phase II, which will be open to the entire Lexington-Fayette County Community.