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...
LLCs accounted for 25% of Fayette County property purchases in first half of 2023
LEXINGTON, KY – Real estate in Fayette County is always buzzing, but the first half of 2023 has seen some notable players in the market. LLCs accounted for 395...
In Lexington, Airbnb listings eclipse housing inventory by 50%: Does a crisis loom?
Lexington, KY – The short-term rental market in Lexington, Kentucky, is not only showing signs of strain but also exhibits a concerning ratio of short-term rental listings to available...
Committee to consider Red Mile mixed use, Greyline Station expansion, Cannabuzz dispensary redevelopment this week
Lexington, Ky. — The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government’s Land Subdivision Technical Committee made several recommendations on May 24 regarding future development projects in Lexington. Their recommendations will go before...
Manchester Hotel announces June opening, begins accepting reservations
Lexington, Ky.–The Manchester, an independent hotel in Lexington, Kentucky’s historic Distillery District, is set to open its doors on June 2nd, 2023. The announcement comes with the unveiling of...