Advisory group makes final recommendations for urban expansion in Lexington
WEKU | By Stu Johnson The advisory panel examining where urban service expansion should occur in Lexington has finalized its map recommendation. The action Tuesday suggests growth totaling about 3000...
Lexington’s Short-Term Rental loopholes spark concern amid New York City’s crackdown
LEXINGTON, Ky. — As New York City takes a hard line on short-term rentals, tightening regulations to combat a housing shortage, Lexington’s more lenient approach is raising concerns among local...
Lexington’s Growth Debate: Two Visions Clash ahead of Public Input Session
For today’s public input session regarding Lexington’s growth, we present two contrasting perspectives on the expansion of the Urban Services Boundary (USB). On one side, Brittany Roethemeier, Executive Director...
Video explainer: Lexington’s proposed urban growth map
by Paul Oliva, The Lexington Times LEXINGTON, Ky. — Here is a quick look at the Urban Growth Management Advisory Committee’s proposed urban expansion map. A public hearing is...
Planning presented the Urban Growth Management ZOTA last week; expansion draft map to come this week
by Jillian Riseman, CivicLex LEXINGTON, Ky. — In last Thursday’s Planning Commission Work Session, Senior Long Range Planner Hal Baillie presented a comprehensive list of changes to land use...
Lexington Council approves ad valorem tax increases amid controversy, risk of insolvency
LEXINGTON, KY — In a move that has sparked both support and dissent among council members and the public, the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council passed ordinances Thursday setting ad...
Lexington council to consider 4% increase in property tax revenue
LEXINGTON, KY – The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council is preparing for a critical work session on Tuesday, where they will discuss the implications of Kentucky Revised Statute (KRS) 132.020 and ad valorem...
FCPS to propose $57.8 million building for Rise STEM Academy for Girls at Webb Manor site
by Paul Oliva, Web Editor LEXINGTON, Ky. — After years of persistent appeals from parents, Fayette County Public Schools is set to present a proposal to the school board...
Fayette County remains a seller’s market, according to new June real estate data
Photo: A home on Tates Creek Road that recently sold for $1.3 million (Fayette PVA) LEXINGTON, Ky. — The housing market in Fayette County, Kentucky remains a seller’s market,...
Lexington homebuyers set sights on this Ohio city amidst a frenzied housing market
LEXINGTON, KY — Columbus, Ohio, has emerged as the top destination for Lexington residents looking to relocate, according to a recent report by Redfin. Between April and June 2023, a net outflow...