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.
