Lexington Urban Growth Master Plan

Details:

  • Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, Division of Planning

  • Lexington, Kentucky

Highlights:

  • Land use and transportation spatial frameworks
  • Conceptual plans for key sites
  • Regulatory framework for implementation
  • Extensive public and stakeholder engagement

Description:

TSW was retained by the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government to lead a multidisciplinary planning process to develop a framework for future development for the upcoming expansion (approximately 2,833 acres) of Lexington’s Urban Service Area. The Urban Service Area limits the spread of sprawl, designating what parcels of land can be developed and receive city services like water and sewer, leaving the remainder of the county as rural, natural, or agricultural lands.

The key tasks of the project include:

  • Developing Lexington-specific strategies and methods to guide sustainable and equitable development including the identification and recommendation of practices tailored to the unique characteristics and needs of Lexington.

  • Developing a sustainable and equitable transportation and land use spatial framework that supports transit and creates walkable and bike-friendly urban centers and residential districts close to goods, services, and employment opportunities.

  • Identifying innovative funding mechanisms for public infrastructure and facilities and provide a comprehensive analysis of the costs associated with construction and maintenance.

  • Facilitating public engagement and stakeholder outreach to incorporate community input into the plan development process, ensuring that stakeholder perspectives and priorities are considered.