Steve Kay for Lexington

What makes Lexington a "University City"?

I had the opportunity recently to speak with the Mayor’s Chief Innovation Officer, Scott Shapiro, about his work.  His focus is transformative projects, such as fiber optic infrastructure, and has included developing a typology—university cities—that identifies and builds upon the unique benefits t…

Final Vote Near for Comprehensive Plan Update

The final vote (second reading) on the 2018 Comprehensive Plan’s Goals & Objectives is scheduled  for the November 16, 2017 Council Meeting.  Regarding what many consider the key provision, Council initially voted 8-7 to include an amendment that, in my judgement, would have effectively allowed…