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Lexington housing commissioner see long-term benefits from state affordable housing funds

Lexington’s Commissioner of Housing Advocacy and Community Development says a $10 million state appropriation will benefit an affordable housing initiative in more ways than one.

WEKU · May 2, 2024

Lexington council committee gets update on $200,000 homeless shelter study

A Lexington City Council committee was updated Tuesday on the city's $200,000 feasibility study for homeless shelter needs.

WEKU · Feb 13, 2024

Lexington leaders discuss weekend severe winter weather plans

Another dose of winter weather will keep much of Kentucky cold and snowy over the weekend. In Lexington, the mayor and public safety heads held a news conference in City Hall Thursday to discuss preparations and offer advice on how to stay safe.

WEKU · Jan 18, 2024

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Lexington Council committee gets a briefing on rental source of income discrimination ban

Lexington’s City Council is reviewing a proposal to ban source of income discrimination with rental housing. The Social Services and Public Safety Committee took up the matter Tuesday. If enacted, the ordinance would prohibit landlords from refusing to rent to someone solely based on a lawful form of income.

WEKU · Oct 11, 2023

Refurbished condemned buildings used for affordable housing units in Lexington

Lexington’s affordable housing stock has grown by another 16 units. This west Lexington project involved significant transformation.

WEKU · Sep 20, 2023

Lexington adds more than 200 affordable housing units

Lexington’s Winburn neighborhood is home to a new 202-unit affordable housing development. The ribbon cutting occurred Tuesday.

WEKU · Jun 20, 2023

More legal counseling coming to Lexington tenants fighting eviction

Lexington’s Housing Stabilization Program is expanding services for tenants facing eviction. The expansion includes a focus on mediation with landlords and tenant legal counsel.

WEKU · May 2, 2023

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Lexington City Council considering a move to double affordable housing funding

Lexington city leaders are moving toward a new funding program to significantly boost affordable housing support.

WEKU · Mar 22, 2023

Officials cut the ribbon for new affordable housing for seniors in Lexington

Lexington public and private interests continue their efforts to increase affordable housing in Fayette County. Officials gathered for a ribbon cutting Wednesday at Polo Club Park Apartments.

WEKU · Jan 18, 2023

Lexington council asked to consider temporary emergency sheltering proposal

Lexington city leaders are discussing strategies for emergency housing during periods of extreme cold this winter. Council members heard from a housing administrator as well as a proposal from a longtime nonprofit shelter organization.

WEKU · Oct 12, 2022

Faith leaders demand Lexington officials address growing housing costs, mental health care and gun violence

An estimated 2,000 people from 27 congregations gathered in Lexington on Tuesday. Faith leaders and members of BUILD, or Building a United Interfaith Lexington through Direct Action, demanded that city officials address affordable housing, mental health care treatment and gun violence.

WEKU · May 4, 2022

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