We’ve accomplished important work together on housing, jobs and equity issues, including a transformational housing collaboration. Watch the video and sign up for our newsletter. More must be done to ensure a Lexington for Everyone. https://t.co/EdgdiUEQqt
Lexington is an incredible place. But if we don’t act, we will continue to lose people, jobs and the next generation. We can take steps to make sure we have room for everyone. Check out this video, then sign up for our newsletter. https://t.co/EdgdiUEQqt
From @Kentuckycom: Rent prices continues to climb in Central KY. Renting an apartment in Lexington costs an average of 8.6% more than it did last year..." https://t.co/MTc7wBh2Xu We must do better. Together, we can create a Lexington for everyone!
Please join us in thanking the members of the Urban County Council who reaffirmed their commitment to prioritizing housing, jobs & equity in this Comprehensive Plan. A final vote is scheduled for tomorrow, June 15, during the meeting at 6 p.m.
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This week, Urban Co. Councilmembers are taking final steps to adopt its updated version of the Comprehensive Plan. We applaud the Council for its thoughtful & intentional approach to ensure the plan reflects the needs of our diverse community. https://t.co/N4Vdg8PcPs
Urban-County Council Votes to Add Minimum of 2,700 Acres up to 5,000 Acres for Homes & Jobs. We appreciate the full Council's dedication to finding a compromise that works for all segments of our community. READ MORE:
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Lexington For Everyone board member Raquel Carter, owner of @GuideRealty, sat down with @DevelopLexPod to talk about land use policy, housing availability in Lexington, and the decisions that are being made soon that will affect the future of our city. https://t.co/DYXui1EHgi
Lexington For Everyone Board Member, @BlantonSaid, joined @larrygloverlive on @WVLK to talk about the impact that Lexington's land use policies are having on our community and region.
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Kentucky Chamber members and business groups met with American Tort Reform Association (@AmTortReform) President Tiger Joyce this afternoon to discuss legal liability reform efforts in Kentucky!
OP-ED: Council must act now on land use policies to improve housing, jobs, equity
"It’s time for a common sense, balanced approach to land use policies that work for every segment of our community."
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The acreage within the Urban Service Boundary has only increased by 37% since 1960, but the people living within that area has increased by 279%.
Make your voice heard: https://t.co/iHcE3PL20b.
On today's edition of @ABC36News Let's Talk Kentucky, Raquel Carter talked about some of the challenges that Lexington's land use policies have created for our community, as families struggle to find housing options that meet their needs and budget.
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If you are concerned about the future of Lexington, especially housing affordability & jobs, tell your councilmember that we need a more balanced approach to land use policy. Email to [email protected] or attend the public hearing tonight, May 9, from 5-7pm.
A plan for how Lexington should grow is 2 years overdue. With home prices up nearly 80% in 10 years, and Lexington ranked 7th for largest rent increases, we can’t afford to wait. Contact your councilmember at https://t.co/iHcE3PL20b
If you are concerned about the future of Lexington, especially whether your children & grandchildren will be able to afford a place to live here, then tell your Councilmember that we need better land use policies. https://t.co/fCBApHHcwf
From @heraldleader (May 1, 2023): Lexington areas see average rent hike around 18%. Now is the time to urge your Councilmember to prioritize job creation and housing opportunities, along with the creation of a growth management plan, by the end of 2023.
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