Council advances new city hall proposal
By an 8-7 vote, Council narrowly approved a public-private partnership to build a new city hall on West Vine Street.
Council advances new city hall proposal
By an 8-7 vote, Council narrowly approved a public-private partnership to build a new city hall on West Vine Street.
Reader Questions on the New City Hall Vote
Why is the city building a new city hall? What's the actual cost? We answer your questions about Lexington's potential city hall deal.
Committee to review Urban Service Area amendment process
This presentation will mark the final scheduled update in a year-long process that began in January. If adopted, this would be Lexington's new framework for determining how and if to expand the Urban Service Area
Old Time Music Jams Are Helping Lexington Newcomers Build Community
Three musicians, born and raised states away, find themselves among family at a local bar every Monday night. They come for the music and stay for the community.
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LFUCG forgives $12 million in medical debt for Fayette County residents
Earlier this year, LFUCG signed a $1 million, three-year contract with Undue Medical Debt with the goal of forgiving $90 million in medical debt.
Council votes to block Maxwell Street student housing development
While this ruling blocks the proposed eight-story, 322-unit apartment complex, the developer could still demolish the existing buildings and construct a new four-story, 75-foot structure under the site’s current R-4 zoning without any additional public input.
Council to hold public hearing on Maxwell Street apartment complex
If approved, the complex would be the third high-density apartment complex approved on East Maxwell street in the last year and a half.
Council to consider advancing new City Hall partnership in Work Session
Update: At its Tuesday, Nov. 18th Work Session, Council members expressed concerns about the proposed public-private partnership to build a
EQPW Committee to discuss Haley Pike Landfill Solar Project
If approved, the project on the formal landfill with Edelen Renewables would create enough electricity to power about 5,300 homes.
Kentuckians Fill the Gaps as SNAP Delays Leave Families in Limbo
From COVID to natural disasters, organizers say they are using lessons learned to keep their people fed and healthy if and when SNAP benefits run dry.
Council allocates $2.265 million in fund balance toward street safety, neighborhood programs
The remaining $4.03 million fund balance can be revisited in the future for spending.
Council postpones additional allocations for microtransit pilot
An existing serviced from United Way, called "Ride United," has caught Council's attention.
Urban County Council
LFUCG forgives $12 million in medical debt for Fayette County residents
Earlier this year, LFUCG signed a $1 million, three-year contract with Undue Medical Debt with the goal of forgiving $90 million in medical debt.
Council votes to block Maxwell Street student housing development
While this ruling blocks the proposed eight-story, 322-unit apartment complex, the developer could still demolish the existing buildings and construct a new four-story, 75-foot structure under the site’s current R-4 zoning without any additional public input.
Council to hold public hearing on Maxwell Street apartment complex
If approved, the complex would be the third high-density apartment complex approved on East Maxwell street in the last year and a half.
EQPW Committee to discuss Haley Pike Landfill Solar Project
If approved, the project on the formal landfill with Edelen Renewables would create enough electricity to power about 5,300 homes.
Planning Commission
Council votes to block Maxwell Street student housing development
While this ruling blocks the proposed eight-story, 322-unit apartment complex, the developer could still demolish the existing buildings and construct a new four-story, 75-foot structure under the site’s current R-4 zoning without any additional public input.
Council to hold public hearing on Maxwell Street apartment complex
If approved, the complex would be the third high-density apartment complex approved on East Maxwell street in the last year and a half.
Council approves Planning Commission nominee, rejects Board of Adjustment nominee
Council voted to reappoint Johnathon Davis to the Planning Commission. Anissa Martinez, a nominee for the Board of Adjustment, was not approved for appointment by Council.
Council holds confirmation hearing for two Planning Commission nominees
Robin Michler and Judy Worth have both ben nominated to serve a second term on the Planning Commission. Council will vote on whether or not to appoint them this week.
Rural-Urban Reporting Fellowship
Kentuckians Fill the Gaps as SNAP Delays Leave Families in Limbo
From COVID to natural disasters, organizers say they are using lessons learned to keep their people fed and healthy if and when SNAP benefits run dry.
What it takes to keep Kentucky's Black-led farms alive
As federal support is cut and public conservation efforts fall short in reaching rural Black farmers, one Black-led organization is creating new lifelines to protect historic legacies.
What Kentucky’s nonprofit food markets learn from their communities and each other
In Kentucky’s dense cities and smallest towns, nonprofits are bridging the gap between those who grow food, those who have excess and those who need it.
About the new NextCity/CivicLex Rural-Urban Reporting Partnership
Next City and CivicLex are thrilled to welcome Anabel Peterman as our Equitable Cities Reporting Fellow for Rural-Urban Issues!