Lexington Now - December 8, 2025

This edition of Lexington Now, aired on December 8, 2025, covered several community and city initiatives in Lexington-Fayette County. Key procurement-related discussions included the announcement of a new mixed-use development project called The Railard, which will bring retail space and 32 new homes, including 12 affordable housing units, to downtown Lexington. The project is supported by public infrastructure and stormwater quality grants, as well as partnerships between the city, private developers, and lending institutions. The development involves environmental due diligence and liability protections under a brownfield program, highlighting coordinated efforts to address housing needs through infill development and infrastructure improvements. Additionally, the program for Christmas tree and holiday light recycling was discussed, emphasizing partnerships with local businesses and organizations to facilitate proper disposal and recycling of holiday-related e-waste. The city also introduced improvements to its emergency notification system, Lex Alerts, which now uses a more cost-effective platform allowing residents to customize alert preferences for severe weather and emergencies.