Attend our first community workshop!
Downtown Dreaming
Wednesday, October 8th | Lyric Theatre
Welcome to the project website for the Lexington Downtown Area Master Plan!
Here you will find information about the plan, our work, and upcoming events. We hope you join the conversation by providing your feedback and stay in touch with us throughout the master planning process!
What is the Lexington Downtown Area Master Plan?
LFUCG is excited to work with the community to refresh our shared vision for downtown! Through this plan, we will work with residents, businesses, students, and visitors to continue making downtown the heart the Bluegrass. Through an extensive local outreach process that includes community events, online surveys, and in-person events, we will plan together to accomplish the following:
Establish an actionable vision and strategies for Downtown Lexington.
A Housing and Market Conditions Analysis Report that evaluates demand, development potential, and strategies to promote affordability and mixed-use growth.
Recommendations for updated Zoning Regulations.
Mobility and Connectivity improvements making downtown a more walkable, human-scale, and livable community.
Recommendations for opportunities for funding, including both private and governmental sources.
An actionable implementation plan with defined roles, timelines, funding opportunities, and performance metrics to guide execution.
How to Get Involved
Community engagement is the foundation of the Lexington Downtown Area Master Plan. Throughout this process, there will be several opportunities to give us your feedback, both online and in person. Please visit this website regularly and stay tuned to regular updates on LFUCG’s social media as we announce more information.
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Join us for Downtown Dreaming, the first of three interactive workshops for the Lexington Downtown Area Master Plan!
Location: Lyric Theatre & Cultural Center (300 E. Third Street)
Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Open to everyone – bring a friend or neighbor!
We’re building a bold, unified vision for downtown Lexington – and we want your voice in it!. Stop by the Lyric Theatre anytime between 5:30 and 7:30 to visit interactive stations about transportation, housing, the overall themes of the plan, and more! Whether you live, work, or just love visiting downtown, this is your chance to share your vision.
Help us spread the word! Forward this invitation to your friends, family, coworkers, or anyone who cares about Lexington’s future. To learn more and stay in the loop at: www.downtownlexplan.com.
We can’t wait to see you there!
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Three Community Meetings will be held at key milestones over the course of the planning process to inform the public, gain insight, and build support for the plan’s outcomes. These meetings will start in October of 2025 through the spring of 2026 and will serve as an avenue for the Planning Team to share the work process to date, have discussions with attendees, and host interactive activities to gather feedback.
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Meet the planning team at many of Lexington’s events and festivals. Keep visiting this website as we share more information on which events we will be attending.
Contact Us
We want to hear from you! Your insights, ideas, and feedback are essential to shaping the future of Downtown Lexington. Whether you’re a resident, business owner, or visitor, your voice plays a vital role in this planning process. Please reach out with any questions, suggestions, or comments.
Lexington Downtown Area Master Plan | Division of Planning
Email: Imagine@Lexingtonky.gov
Phone: 859.258.3160