For years, Woodland Christian Church faced mounting maintenance costs and declining membership. Now, it's home to 38 units of affordable housing through a project its lead pastor called "a true resurrection story."
Lexington's Planning Commission recommended against proposed rule changes that would allow large-scale solar projects in agricultural zones. Council will have the final say.
Four individual properties account for as much as $52,400 in unpaid fines.
Economic growth strategies and business development initiatives. In Lexington, this covers economic incentives, business attraction efforts, workforce development, and regional collaboration on economic opportunities.
LexPark seeks to raise rates at its downtown garages. It says the additional revenue is needed to help cover rising costs and expensive maintenance.
A solar energy project championed by Edelen Renewables can move forward, but a model airplane club at the site will need to relocate.
High-speed internet is widely available in Fayette County, yet some residents say they can't get it reliably or at a price they can afford.
Councilmembers heard about a proposed development liaison position. Peer cities have tried something similar.
After a lengthy discussion, committee members voted 6-4 to move the proposed changes forward for more review and feedback.
A new city position could help streamline Lexington's development and permitting process – but it will need funding in a tight budget year.
The district would generate an estimated $2.1 million annually for tourism marketing and destination development via a 2% fee on hotel rooms in the district.
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.
Changes include regulating projects with housing incorporated, as well as expanding where in Lexington eligible projects can be located
The Authority was created in 2024 to support economic development projects for Fayette, Scott, and Madison Counties.
What would it take to make Lexington's tech economy stronger? Council will hear about ways to make that happen this week.