Council discusses ice storm gaps in city's winter weather response
Environmental Quality and Public Works Commissioner Nancy Albright said that the city was prepared for a normal snow event, not an ice storm.
Council discusses ice storm gaps in city's winter weather response
Environmental Quality and Public Works Commissioner Nancy Albright said that the city was prepared for a normal snow event, not an ice storm.
STREEET Safety Task Force presents final report and action plan
The STREEET Safety Task Force, formed in January 2025, is a cross-departmental task force designed to investigate and implement changes to city policy to create more safe streets for all modes of transportation.
Council to hear presentation on Blue Sky Industrial Park
The Blue Sky Activity Center is an industrial area off Athens-Boonesboro near I-75. It was brought into the Urban Service Area in 2024, and is being planned for redevelopment.
Climate disasters cost billions. What is Central Kentucky's plan?
The Central Kentucky Climate Action Plan combines the efforts of urban and rural municipalities to push for climate action.
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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!