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 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
On November 18th at 3pm, Council will vote on whether to advance a public-private partnership with the Lexington Opportunity Fund
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.
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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Lextran continues discussion about microtransit with Council
Lextran could get an additional $475k form Council to fund a microtransit pilot.
An annual update from the Office of Homelessness Prevention and Intervention
The Office has hired an Encampment Coordinator and will soon be creating a new Strategic Plan.
New revisions for sober living home regulations come to Council committee
Most of the revisions added since the first draft from March add or adjust definitions of terms mirror state laws regulating sober living homes, or add points of clarification regarding how LFUCG would enforce the ordinance.
A Caring Place presents update on pursuing village model of senior care
A "village" system is a neighborhood-based system of senior care where neighborhood residents volunteer to care for their elderly neighbors and help them age in place.
STREEET Safety Task Force presents ideas for improving Lexington streets
These recommendations vary widely, from studying new roundabouts to lobbying the state legislature to allow red light cameras.
What's LFUCG's plan to plow roads and sidewalks this winter?
After an intense winter storm in early 2025, the City plans to spend a lot more money on equipment and personnel this winter.
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.
FCPS Board approves FY26 budget
While the budget is finalized, discussions about the District's finances will continue.
Urban County Council
Lextran continues discussion about microtransit with Council
Lextran could get an additional $475k form Council to fund a microtransit pilot.
An annual update from the Office of Homelessness Prevention and Intervention
The Office has hired an Encampment Coordinator and will soon be creating a new Strategic Plan.
New revisions for sober living home regulations come to Council committee
Most of the revisions added since the first draft from March add or adjust definitions of terms mirror state laws regulating sober living homes, or add points of clarification regarding how LFUCG would enforce the ordinance.
A Caring Place presents update on pursuing village model of senior care
A "village" system is a neighborhood-based system of senior care where neighborhood residents volunteer to care for their elderly neighbors and help them age in place.
Planning Commission
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.
HB 443 ZOTA moves to Council Committee
The GGP Committee will have their first discussion on new planning regulations being proposed due to House Bill 443. Here's the rundown on what these new regulations do and mean.
Planning Commission moves HB 443 ZOTA to Council
Council will now decide how to implement the HB 443 ZOTA's controversial regulatory and public input changes.
Rural-Urban Reporting Fellowship
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!