We support appropriating state bonds to fund a new research facility at the University of Kentucky. In furtherance of our mission to grow our city and promote our farms, Fayette Alliance strongly supports House Bill 298. If adopted, this legislation will authorize the appropriation of bonds to construct a $135 million research facility at the...
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Through our efforts at government and beyond, Lexington can become the model for sustainable growth, by connecting and balancing its vibrant city with its unique and productive Bluegrass farmland. In furtherance of this mission, Fayette has submitted recommendations for Planning Commission’s consideration and adoption in re: ZOTA 2014-4 & SRA 2014-1: Recreation and Tourism Land...
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On October 23, 2014 Planning Commission unanimously recommended that City Council adopt the text Amendment to Article 22 of our Zoning Ordinance to establish a Planned Unit Development-2 (PUD-2) ZONE. In the coming weeks City Council will take the application under consideration. We will keep you posted of progress here at fayettealliance.com Fayette Alliance supports...
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LFUCG Urban County Council unanimously voted to more forward with the Affordable Housing Fund and Governing Board. We’ll keep you apprised of any updates to this issue here at fayettealliance.com. Fayette Alliance supports the ordinance creating the Affordable Housing Fund and its Governing Board. Lexington must address its shortage of affordable housing for working families,...
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On June 10th, City Council voted to approve several changes to the FY 2015 budget, including increasing funding for several important rural and urban projects. Following these changes City Council fully adopted the budget unanimously on Thursday, June 19th. The new budget will go into effect on July 1st, 2014. The newly updated budget includes...
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On Thursday, June 5th 2014, City Council voted to accept the $6 million Section 108 HUD Loan for the 21C Museum Hotel development. A special thanks to all of our supporters who wrote to council and came to meeting to show their support of this funding. Join us in support of 21C Museum Hotel’s Loan...
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On April 15th, Planning Commissioner, Derek Paulsen, gave a presentation to the Planning Committee of Urban County Council on the next steps to developing a robust program on homelessness and affordable housing. Topics covered in the presentation include an overview of the Homelessness Fund and Affordable Housing Fund; proposed organization and coordination for these two...
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The proposal to incorporate a connection tunnel for the Town Branch Trail into the New Circle expansion prompted Governor Beshear to commit to finishing the entire trail, not just the connection tunnel. Read more about these plans at Kentucky.com We support incorporating a tunnel and bridge for the Town Branch bike path as part of...
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House Bill 282 did not make it out of committee during the 2014 legislative session. However, it General Assembly might take it back up in the 2015 session. We’ll keep you updated of any new developments here at fayettealliance.com The Kentucky State Legislature is currently considering House Bill 282, which will expand the scope of...
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Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the Design excellence ZOTA. Now it, along with infill incentives, will go to the Planning Committee of Council for review and discussion. Council to review zoning change that outlines design district in downtown Lexington by Beth Musgrave, 01.14.14, Kentucky.com The Urban County Council could add incentives to encourage more...
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