Development

The facade of the former Cross Gate Gallery Building.
Real Estate
What the future of the pink building on East Main Street holds
Following a four-hour hearing, the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council voted to alter zoning of the iconic house.
November 30, 2023 02:45 PM
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Aayat Ali
Downtown Lexington's skyline overlooking the old courthouse.
Live
New and coming-soon businesses to Lexington
As Lexington continues to grow, we’re keeping an eye on upcoming developments and recently opened businesses.
November 29, 2023
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Rilee Delgado
the skyline of Lexington, KY
Development
Be the broker: Which vacant office spaces would you like to see become affordable housing?
Tell us which empty building could be used differently.
November 15, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
A rendering of new apartments
Real Estate
Luxury apartments are coming to Lake Fontaine
November 7, 2023
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Molly Thompson
A row of vendors inside Julietta Market
Small Business
Updates coming to former Julietta Market space at Greyline Station
November 1, 2023
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Molly Thompson
A rendering of a rooftop pool with cabanas and seating.
Real Estate
Hot Homes: The Vine, a new condo-hotel concept coming to downtown Lexington
Affordable luxury downtown living will be coming to downtown Lexington when a former commercial office building is transformed into The Vine.
October 30, 2023
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Molly Thompson
Downtown Lexington's skyline overlooking the old courthouse.
Development
A brief overview of new developments coming to Lexington
Let’s break down some of the major development news to come to Lexington.
October 27, 2023
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Aayat Ali
A red brick building in Downtown Lexington with lots of windows
Development
Be the broker: What would you like to see added to this downtown corner?
We want to know, what would you like to see come to 325 W. Main St.?
October 24, 2023
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Molly Thompson
A rendering of the new Paddock Building.
Tourism and Hospitality
A dive into Keeneland’s $93 million project
October 19, 2023
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Aayat Ali
An electric vehicle charger along the side of a road in Lexington, KY.
Development
Federal funding will help build more electric vehicle stations across the state
Thanks to an initial round of $11 million in funding, Kentucky will get 16 new charging stations throughout the state.
October 6, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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City
Town Branch Commons Trail is already award winning
Within less than a year, Town Branch Commons Trail has won two national awards for its commitment to landscape architecture and our urban environment.
September 27, 2023
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Aayat Ali
the skyline of Lexington, KY
Development
The Commons is anything but
Lexington’s newest mixed-use development is underway on the outskirts of downtown.
September 11, 2023
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Aayat Ali
A map with markers denoting potential
Airports and Transportation
We want to know, would you ride a commuter rail if Lexington had one?
August 25, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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Development
City officials + nonprofit board break ground on the $39 million Town Branch Park
Affectionately known as Lexington’s living room, the $39-million Town Branch Park will feature an amphitheater, dog park, water feature, and more in the heart of downtown.
August 15, 2023
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Molly Thompson
A metal building with big glass windows
Development
Learn about UK’s new James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits
We’re distilling the details on the world’s largest teaching distillery, housed right here in Lexington, KY.
August 7, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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Parks and Recreation
Town Branch Project reaches $39 million Phase I funding goal
June 22, 2023
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Molly Thompson
An aerial google map view of New Circle Road in Lexington, KY.
Development
Imagine New Circle Road with so much more
The road that everyone loves to hate, might just get a refresh thanks to the work of those behind Imagine New Circle Road.
June 6, 2023
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Molly Thompson
An exterior shot of a big brick hotel in Lexington, KY.
Development
Grand Opening: See inside the new boutique hotel The Manchester
Featuring a rooftop bar + a new restaurant, your Distillery District staycation just got a lot cooler thanks to The Manchester.
June 2, 2023
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Molly Thompson
A rendering of three buildings in downtown Lexington with people walking around
Development
High Street Redevelopment project gets green light to begin construction
Work could begin as early as 2024 — bringing a grocery store, hotel, parking + more downtown.
May 21, 2023
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Molly Thompson
Renderings for Phoenix Park that show proposed improvements, including a new dog park.
Development
What’s in store for Phoenix Park
Check out new renderings for the downtown park.
April 24, 2023
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Aayat Ali
A large mural featuring two bulls nudging heads with flowers and birds around them
Arts
Lexington Public Arts Commission Collaborative Program
April 11, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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Development
New multipurpose building open at Ecton Park
April 7, 2023
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Molly Thompson
Renderings of Lexington Counter Clocks stadium upgrades.
Sports
Lexington Counter Clocks reveal stadium renderings
Buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jacks.
March 24, 2023
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Molly Thompson
A clip of the renderings for Blue Run Spirits' new distillery in Georgetown, KY.
Development
Sneak peek: A first look at the $51 million distillery coming to Georgetown
Excuse us while we pick our jaws up off the floor.
March 22, 2023
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Molly Thompson
A video showing photos of a brick building with lots of windows.
Development
Be the Broker for this Main Street building
What would you like to see go in this prime Main Street spot?
February 24, 2023
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Molly Thompson
Memorial Coliseum — a tall stone building on UK's campus
Sports
Inside the $82 million Memorial Coliseum renovations
Learn about the changes coming to UK’s historic venue.
February 20, 2023
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Molly Thompson
A rendering of distillery with lots of trees and a welcoming house
Development
Sneak Peek: New $8 million distillery coming to Midway
Check out the upgrades coming to this historic Midway farm.
February 10, 2023
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Molly Thompson
A group of people cutting a big turquoise ribbon
Development
New $5.65 million affordable housing complex in Hamburg
And there’s more coming this year.
January 20, 2023
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Molly Thompson
Farmland and a housing development
Sponsored
Kentucky’s growing farmland crisis
What does the future of farming look like? Take a peek ahead to 2040.
Sponsored by
the skyline of Lexington, KY
Live
2023 Predictions for Lexington Real Estate
Learn about current trends in Lexington’s real estate market.
December 15, 2022
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Aaron Mikel
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