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Urban County Planning adopts the Urban Growth Master Plan

Lexington plans to expand by 2,800 acres and add five new areas to the city that will support its population and housing growth.

A map of Lexington with five yellow areas highlighted.

The 2,800-acre expansion will take place in the five yellow areas according to the Urban Growth Master Plan.

Fayette County’s Urban County Planning Commission is moving forward with plans to reshape Lexington. The department approved the Urban Growth Master Plan — which lays out how the city’s 2,800-acre expansion will be developed.

The five development areas will see the addition of new “village-style neighborhoods.” The approved proposal could add a total of 24,500+ housing units and a variety of home options — including condos, apartments, and single-family homes — so each section will have a different population density.

The plan also focuses on connectivity and sustainability, offering multimodule transportation options and proximity to outdoor spaces. Villages plan to have hubs with retail and mix-use facilities, making it easy for residents to access necessities.

This is a part of the Imagine Lexington 2045 plan, so it’s expected to take decades to complete and it can’t break ground without funding. Lexington’s next step is spending $750,000 to identify financial resources.

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