Help shape the future of Lexington
In 2023, Lexington's Planning Commission recommended a 2,800 acre expansion of its Urban Service Boundary in five locations across Fayette County.
Now, we have one year to create a plan for urban development, transportation, parks, and infrastructure and more in the expansion areas.
The City of Lexington’s Division of Planning are leading the 2024 Urban Growth Plan process. Alongside planning staff, the city has hired TSW Design as a consultant to help research and write the Master Plan. TSW is also working with a variety of local organizations to fill in the project team; including Gresham Smith, Partners for Economic Solutions, Southface, and CivicLex.
The adopted version of the UGMP
for a list of detailed changes, check here
Chapters:
Chapter 0 - Executive Summary
Chapter 1 - Guiding Principles
Chapter 2 - Existing Conditions
Chapter 3 - Market Analysis
Chapter 4 - Public and Stakeholder Engagement
Chapter 5 - Land Use and Transportation Regulating Plans
Chapter 6 - Regulatory Framework for Implementation
Chapter 7 - Sustainability
Chapter 8 - Funding
Appendices
Adopted Text from October 2024
Chapters:
Appendix A - Imagine Lexington 2045 Survey
Appendix B - Community Voices
Appendix C - Conceptual Plans for Key Sites
Appendix D - Market Analysis Data
Appendix E - Funding Mechanisms
Placebuilder Update
Adopted Text from October 2024
Key Events
October 30, 2024 - the UGMP is adopted as an element of Imagine Lexington 2045
October 17, 2024 - Public Hearing on the UGMP
September 19, 2024 - Planning Commission Work Session on Regulatory Framework and the Placebuilder (framework presentation, placebuilder presentation)
August 28, 2024 - Planning Commission Work Session Presentation on Capital Improvements (presentation)
July 18, 2024 - Planning Commission Work Session on Draft Concept Maps (presentation, video)
July 15, 2024 (3-7pm) - Public Input at the Lexington Senior Center
July 11, 2024 - Planning Commission Work Session on Infrastructure Funding (presentation)
May 23, 2024 - Planning Commission Work Session Update (presentation)
April 29 - May 1, 2024 - Design Workshops (event one-page/schedule)
May 1, 2024 - Urban Growth Festival
March 18 - April 11, 2024 - Group Input Sessions (link to sign up)
April 16, 2024 - Market Analysis Report released
April 12, 2024 - 3-Day Design Workshop and Open House announced (registration 1, registration 2)
April 12, 2024 - Urban Growth Festival Announced (registration)
March 21, 2024 - Planning Commission Work Session Update, Market Analysis Presentation, Public Input Report released (economic presentation, public input presentation)
February 29, 2024 - Planning Commission Work Session Update + Drafted Existing Conditions Report released (presentation)
January 18, 2024 - Planning Commission Work Session Update
The Process
Part One:
Gather Information & Input
We’ll develop guiding principles for the expansion areas based on community input, market data, and an understanding of existing conditions.
Part Two:
Build Concepts & Draft Plan
The guiding principles will help us develop concepts for how urban development, transportation, parks, and infrastructure should be built in the areas.
Part Three:
Review & Check
We’ll gather public feedback on the concepts, make any needed revisions, and then create a detailed plan for how these concepts will be implemented.
Talk to Staff
Want to provide your perspective directly to the city’s Division of Planning? Set up an appointment with them here.
…or use the form to submit a question or comments. All submissions, questions, an comments are catalogued and forwarded to the correct personnel.
What values will guide the plan?
The 2024 Urban Growth Plan will be guided by:
Five values from Lexington’s 2023 Comprehensive Plan, which express the needs and desires of the entire city
The individual characteristics and existing conditions of the five expansion areas
We want to know how this expansion can…
Build Successful Neighborhoods through housing, neighborhood design, and community facilities
Protect the Environment, including Lexington’s waterways, carbon footprint, and natural resources
Create Jobs & Prosperity by attracting jobs to Lexington, building up local businesses, and improving economic mobility
Improve Transportation Networks with complete streets, public transit, and better traffic management
Promote Social & Racial Equity through housing, transportation jobs, and policy
We also need to consider the existing conditions of…
Parkers Mill & Man O War
Winchester Road & Hume Road
Athens-Boonesboro & Brenda Cowan
Todds Road & Canebrake Drive
Blue Sky