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.
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Council will discuss proposed sober living home regulations
The number of sober living homes has increased steadily in recent years. How could LFUCG regulate them?
An update on the Lex Grow Trees program
Lex Grow Trees is a program that funds tree plantings all across Lexington. How is it going so far?
Potential changes to Code Enforcement
These changes come after two Councilmembers have been holding input sessions from residents about Code Enforcement.
More details on the first year of the Capital Fund
Take a look at the projects being recommended for funding with the new Parks Capital Fund.
Exploring solar field development on former Lexington landfill
Where to put solar panels in Lexington has been a hot debate. What about on a barely used landfill?
A brief presentation on the upcoming Downtown Master Plan
This will be the first Downtown Master Plan since 2007.
Updates on Lexington’s short-term rental enforcement
The City assesses fines on short-term rentals when they don't maintain licenses or have a lot of nuisances.
A discussion on Committee Previews as a new style of public input meeting
See how Councilmembers are considering improving public input based on CivicLex's past recommendations.
How is the City planning for the new Parks Capital Fund?
The Parks Capital Fund was approved by Lexington voters in November 2024.
An update on the City’s Odor Control efforts
Two areas of Lexington have been particularly stinky recently. The Division of Water Quality is doing their best to make them less stinky!
An update from A Sense of Place
The nonprofit is making progress in its work to honor and preserve rural Black hamlets in Lexington.
Committee update from the Family Care Center
The Family Care Center provides childcare services to teen mothers in Lexington.