We fund research to provide objective data to support our advocacy work and inform decisions around land-use policy in Lexington-Fayette County.

It’s not “if” we grow, it’s “how.” Fayette Alliance focuses on “how” we grow by working with experts to conduct research on the complex issues facing our community’s development.

By basing our positions on objective research and studies, Fayette Alliance advocates for intentional growth strategies that leverage, not threaten, the things that make Lexington a great place to live, work, and play.

By compiling facts related to our land-use and economic development, Fayette Alliance keeps you and our decision-makers better informed.

By advocating for data-driven policies and laws, Fayette Alliance promotes real change.

By sponsoring research related to local land-use and economic development, we encourage data-driven policies and solutions for our citizens.

“The Influence of the Agricultural Cluster on the Fayette County Economy,” Community and Economic Development Initiative of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment University of Kentucky, 2024

View the Influence of Agriculture Study

2022 “Breeders’ Cup Economic Impact Study”

View the Economic Impact Study

“Lexington Grow Smart Study,” Lord Aeck Sargent, 2021

See the Grow Smart Study

“Fayette County Housing Demand Study,” Urban Partners, 2017
See Fayette County Housing Demand Study

“Agriculture Impact Study,” Community and Economic Development Initiative of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment University of Kentucky, 2017
See Agriculture Impact Study

“Cost of Community Services Study,” Community and Economic Development Initiative of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment University of Kentucky, 2017

See Cost of Community Services Study

“Underutilized Properties Study,” Lord Aeck Sargent, 2017
See Underutilized Property Study

“Rural Trails Plan, Part of Grow Smart 2017, “Lord Aeck Sargent
See Rural Trails

“Lexington Quality of Life Survey,” The Matrix Group, 2013
See Lexington Quality of Life Study

“Kentucky Equine Survey,” Kentucky Field Office of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2012
See Kentucky Equine Survey