The unique balance between Lexington’s vibrant city and productive Bluegrass farmland is the key to our community’s quality of life and economic health. We must continue to leverage, not threaten, the landscape that makes our community unique to create jobs and prosperity for all our citizens. As Phase 2 of the 2018 update to...
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Lexington has a long history of innovative land use. As the first community in the country to create an urban growth boundary in 1958, Lexington is a model of how to successfully balance urban and rural land uses. Due to a history of balanced and careful planning, Lexington is known as a desirable place to...
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The Bluegrass region is home to the most beautiful countryside and natural areas. As Lexingtonians, we value our farmland, greenways, waterways, and natural areas. Yet, Kentucky ranked 48th in WalletHub.com’s recent study of the greenest states, which compared all 50 states on environmental quality, eco-friendly behaviors, and contributions to climate change. In fact, Kentucky came...
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During Phase 2, the specific implementation items necessary to accomplish the overarching 2018 Goals and Objectives will be drafted and ultimately adopted by the Planning Commission. Phase 2 gets down into the details and is expected to last through the end of 2018. Planning Commission work sessions are open to the public and are typically...
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Phase 2 of the 2018 update to the city’s Comprehensive Plan is in full swing. During Phase 2, the specific implementation items necessary to accomplish the overarching Goals & Objectives are drafted. For more information on Phase 2 and to view the adopted 2018 Goals and Objectives, please click here. On March 15 and March...
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During Phase 2, the specific implementation items necessary to accomplish the overarching 2018 Goals and Objectives will be drafted and ultimately adopted by the Planning Commission. Phase 2 gets down into the details and is expected to last through the end of 2018. Planning Commission work sessions are open to the public and are typically...
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Every five years, the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government updates the city’s Comprehensive Plan, which provides the blueprint for how our city grows. The first phase of the Comprehensive Plan update is adoption of the overarching Goals and Objectives that will provide the framework for Lexington’s growth strategy. Phase 1 was completed in November with Council’s...
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The final vote by the Council on the Goals & Objectives took place last evening. I am very happy to report that the Council unanimously voted to approve the Planning Commission’s Goals & Objectives, including no expansion of the Urban Services Boundary! Despite the previous attempt by seven Councilmembers on November 7th to approve an...
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The journey to update the Comprehensive Plan for Lexington-Fayette County is not over yet. Your voice is more important than ever! We are close to the adoption of the Goal & Objectives for the 2018 Comprehensive Plan update–but we’re not there yet, and we need your help. This is a long and confusing process, but it’s...
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The journey to update the Comprehensive Plan for Lexington-Fayette County is not over yet. Your voice is more important than ever! The Planning Commission approved Goals & Objectives for the 2018 update, including no expansion of the Urban Services Boundary or the Rural Activity Centers. This was a huge victory, however it was just the first step....
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