$10 million in Congressionally Directed Spending will help bolster Legacy Business Park

The creation of Legacy Business Park aims to attract more businesses to LEX. | Map courtesy of Cushman & Wakefield Cincinnati

Speaking of parks, Mayor Linda Gorton announced that the city has received a $10 million grant for the its new Legacy Business Park .

Presented by US Representative Andy Barr, the grant was allotted through Congressionally Directed Spending , which allows members of Congress to request funding for specific projects.

The money will complete the necessary funding, ~$22.4 million, to finish the infrastructure for the multi-business development. Think: Roads, sewers, and sidewalks.

Located at Georgetown Road and I-75, the 200-acre business park was mentioned during Mayor Gorton’s State of the City and County Speech as a priority for economic + development goals.

“This new business park means jobs for our residents and tax revenue for our city,” said Mayor Gorton. She estimated that Legacy Business Park would create ~1,700 jobs + $2.9 million in annual tax revenue once completed.

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Molly Thompson

Molly is based in Lexington, KY and has worked for a variety of entities including JMI Sports, the Harrodsburg Herald, and the Sports Business Daily. When she’s not writing + editing for LEXtoday, you can find her teaching or practicing yoga or exploring the city with her husband and dog Ziggy.

$10 million in Congressionally Directed Spending will help bolster Legacy Business Park

The new business park will have 23 lots + create ~1,700 jobs once completed.