Code Enforcement Town Hall
As part of their work looking into ways to improve and reform Code Enforcement’s work, Councilmembers Denise Gray and Shayla Lynch will be hosting a Town Hall where residents can share their experiences and thoughts on Code Enforcement in Lexington!
The Code Enforcement Town Hall will be held Monday, January 22nd from 1:30-2:30pm at the Lexington Senior Center.
Lextran hosts Paratransit Listening Sessions
Lextran will be holding four listening sessions with the community to hear about experiences and feedback from residents on Lextran’s Wheels service. After all sessions have been completed, feedback generated will be compiled and shared with the community.
Two workshops on Landlord and Tenant Rights
The City of Lexington is hosting two sessions on tenants’ and landlords’ rights on Wednesday.
Gallery Hop: Segregated By Design: Lexington Parks and Neighborhoods Data Walk
CivicLex is hosting a data walk in our office as part of Gallery Hop! This exhibit will feature research and data about the history of segregation in Lexington’s parks and neighborhoods from CivicLex and Segregated Lexington.
Upcoming Code Enforcement Town Halls
Share your experiences and feedback about the City of Lexington’s Code Enforcement practices with Councilmembers and City staff!
Celebrate Dia De Los Muertos in Valley Park
The Dia De Los Muertos Festival will be held in Valley Park on Thursday, November 2, 2023 from 6-10pm.
One week left to complete the 2023 Go See Trees Challenge
Go See Trees Fall 2023: Reforest through the Years celebrates our community members who have worked with Environmental Services to expand the urban tree canopy by planting trees around Lexington.
Clean Slate Lexington Conference and Clinic October 31st
The Clean Slate Conference will be held on Tuesday, October 31st at Rupp Arena and will run from 8am - 3:30pm.
The Lexington Public Library needs your input!
The Lexington Public Library is getting started on a new strategic plan and needs your help!
The 42nd Annual Kentucky Book Festival
The Kentucky Book Festival will take place from 10am-5pm on Saturday, October 21st at Joseph-Beth Booksellers.
Check out this year’s lineup of Tree Week activities!
This week, the City of Lexington and The University of Kentucky will be celebrating Lexington’s 6th Annual Tree Week!
Reading Opens the World Book Giveaway and Family Resource Fair
Join Fayette KY 120 United AFT for the Reading Opens the World Book Giveaway, where they will be giving away over 4,000 free books, as well as providing vaccinations and other community resources!
Tree Week 2023 kicks off this week
The 6th Annual Tree Week will kick off at Castlewood Park on October 6th from 5:30-7pm with tree planting, live music, and more!
Join Fayette Alliance’s Smart Growth Ambassadors program
Fayette Alliance is hosting their fourth Smart Growth Ambassadors orientation this fall! Participants will learn about city planning, what smart growth is, Fayette Alliance’s advocacy efforts, and more.
Kit will be featured on a discussion panel for Seek Common Ground!
Kit Anderson, our Director of Operations and Evaluation, will be speaking in a virtual panel on Thursday, September 28th!
There is still time to apply for funds through the Lexington Park Equity Accelerator!
Any resident of Fayette County is encouraged to submit a proposal for up to $1,000 for projects focused on policy- and decision-making related to Connectivity, Equity, Belonging, and Advocacy in parks and green spaces!
Applications are open for the Neighborhood Enhancement Match Program!
The Neighborhood Enhancement Match Program is now accepting applications for the 2024 fiscal year!
Come out to the Roots & Heritage Festival this weekend!
Lexington’s Roots & Heritage festival will be held downtown this weekend, September 8th and 9th.!
The Living Arts & Science Center reopens with new exhibits
September 9th, the Living Arts & Science Center will be re-opening after a brief post-summer-camp closure!
Join the Division of Planning for a Comprehensive Plan Open Forum
The City of Lexington wants to hear from you! Attend this open house public input session for the Imagine Lexington 2045: Comprehensive Plan.