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Live, work, or play in Lexington? We’ve got a guide for that. You’ve probably noticed we write a bunch of guides — whether it’s a roundup of our museums, farmers markets, or wedding venues. Now, all those guides are in one convenient, 100% free webpage. Find everything you need to know below.
Your Ultimate Guide to Lexington
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ICYMI: Lexington has passed regulations for short-term rentals (STRs) — like Airbnb and VRBO — for the first time ever. This means in order to operate in Fayette County, STR owners will have to abide by more mandates. Let’s unpack.
The rundown of Lexington's new short-term rental regulations
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Are you interested in building a more resilient community? Good news, Lexington is asking for your input on how to create a more sustainable city as it revisits the Empower Lexington initiative. The original plan identifies specific goals and how the city can be improved in a way that supports energy efficiency and ethical development. Specifically, the plan covers six areas including: 🌎 Energy use + greenhouse gas emissions 🌎 Materials + resources 🌎 Natural systems 🌎 Transportation + land use 🌎Quality of life 🌎 Water efficiency Attend the workshop at the Lyric Theatre & Cultural Arts Center tomorrow, July 11 at 6 p.m., and you can provide input on how to update + adapt the plan.
Empower Lexington wants your input
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On June 26, the Fayette County School Board released a recommended timeline for proposed improvements to some of our local public schools. Let’s break them down, shall we?
Understanding Fayette County School's District Facility Plan
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You likely pass by them all the time, on foot, scooter, or in your car. But, have you ever paused to really look at the big + bold sculptures scraping the skies around town? Let us take you on a tour.
Downtown Lexington Sculpture Guide
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Every year, the Human Rights Campaign releases a Municipal Equality Index which dives into municipal laws, policies, and services to score the city’s inclusivity of LGBTQ+ people. Here’s how we did over the few years: • In 2020, we scored 95 out of 100 • In 2021, we scored 100 out of 100 Head to the link below to see what our score was in 2022, and how we got here.
Learn more about how our Municipal Equality Index score has changed over time
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Monday, June 19 is Juneteenth, which marks the end of institutional slavery in the US. To help commemorate + educate, the city and SoulFeast Week are hosting multiple events, including opportunities to learn about the history of Black hamlets, eat soul food, and gather with community members.
Commemorating Juneteenth in Lexington, KY
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You have your Railbird festival tickets — now, read up and prepare for two days of music, food, and fun. Explore our guide below to learn everything you need to know before heading into Redmile.
Your guide to Railbird Music Festival
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A 2020 report from the city’s Racial Justice and Equality Commission found several neighborhoods were in the middle of food deserts, meaning Lexingtonians are living in areas “that are not close to food sources,” Mayor Linda Gorton said in a press conference.
Mobile Market aims to address food insecurity
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