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      The Fayette Alliance
      Knox van Nagell
      Executive Director
      601 West Short Street
      Lexington, KY 40508
      859.281.1202
      director@fayettealliance.com

Fayette Alliance In The Press
Fayette Alliance in the Press                      -Recent News-
10/23/06
"The Equine Equation", Pam Mitchell Mangus, Business Lexington.
10/23/06
"Growth vs. Development: Real Estate Perspectives", Jennifer Mossotti, Business Lexington.
09/26/06
"Editorial- Storm water, city must get serious about fixing problem", Lexington Herald Leader.
09/26/06
"Residents plan lawsuit-city is warned: take steps to fix sewers or face legal action", Cherly Truman, Beverly Fortune, Lexington Herald Leader.
09/18/06
"Church's rezoning quest exemplifies threat to land", Ernie Yanarella, Lexington Herald-Leader Editorial.
09/17/06
"Growth debate still horses vs. horses", Essential Bluegrass, Staff Report.
09/17/06
"Plans for Hamburg part of national trend", Karla Ward, Lexington Herald-Leader.
09/12/06
"More than 100 turn out to discuss, and decry, city's
growth", Beverly Fortune, Lexington Herald Leader.
09/8/06
"Fayette Alliance joins growth and planning debate," Susan Baniak, Business Lexington.
09/8/06
"Where will new residents live? Forum discusses how to handle Lexington's growth?", Beverly Fortune, Lexington Herald Leader.
09/8/06
"Storm on the horizon", Susan Baniak, Business Lexington.
09/6/06
"At Large Candidates Speak Out- Six give views on urban
service area expansion, other issues", Beverly Fortune, Lexington Herald-Leader.
08/28/06
"Development's Ripple Effect - Environmental disruption would pollute Fayette streams", Lexington Herald-Leader, editorial board.
08/13/06
"Lexington should grow up, not out ", Lexington Herald-Leader, editorial page.
08/15/06
"Quest for Fairness", Lexington Herald-Leader Opinions.
07/23/06
"Plan for long-term prosperity", Lexington Herald-Leader Editorial & Joel Pett editorial cartoon.
06/30/06
06/06/06
05/31/06
"Leaking Sewers" Editorial, Lexington Herald-Leader.
05/29/06
"Urban Growth Simmers Again", Lexington Herald-Leader, Beverly Fortune.
Related Press                                         -Recent News-
Agriculture
09/26/06
"Keeneland yearling sale sets records-depth, quality of all horses help to exceed outlook", Alicia Wincze,Lexington Herald Leader.
09/13/06
"More than scenery - Preserving horsefarms also pays off
economically", Editorial, Lexington Herald Leader.
08/09/06
"Quaint vs. Cattle", Lexington Herald-Leader.
08/08/06
"Stockyards looks at site near Midway", Lexington Herald-Leader.
Growth Issues
12/28/06
"Airport hotel in the works-preliminary discussions call for parking, additional businesses", Beverly Fortune, Lexington Herald Leader.
12/14/06
"South Hill project announced", Beverly Fortune, The Lexington Herald Leader.
12/06/06
"Transit center developer is chosen", Beverly Forune, The Lexington Herald Leader.
12/04/06
"We must end selfish use of land", Kari O'Connor, Lexington Herald Leader.
12/04/06
"Creating rigid urban service boundary is unrealistic", Walter May, Lexington Herald Leader.
11/29/06
"Something for everyone- Development proposed at Short and Midland", Beverly Fortune, Lexington Herald Leader.
11/22/06
"Planning Ploy- Commission should reject 'reserve' proposal", Editorial Board, Lexington Herald Leader.
11/17/06
"Urban border won't be expanded- some land might be put in 'reserve'", Beverly Fortune, Lexington Herald Leader.
11/12/06
"Follow the voter's direction", Editorial, Lexington Herald Leader.
10/29/06
"For U.K. to make 'top 20', what must Lexington be like?", Jamie Gumbrecht, Lexington Herald Leader.
10/29/06
"Mayoral Referendum-on the council: We'll see newcomers or familiar faces in new places", Michelle Ku.
10/27/06
"Two way traffic crucial to revitalize downtown", Bill Lear, Phil Holoubek, and Robin Schneider, Lexington Herald Leader.
10/27/06
"Millions for Mansions- market in a muddle", Beverly Fortune, Lexington Herald Leader.
10/27/06
"Prices see biggest drop in 35 years", Martin Crutsinger, Lexington Herald Leader.
10/27/06
"How will the USA cope with unprecedented growth?" Haya El Nasser, USA Today.
10/26/06
"Enticing Home Buyers- Builders, realtors sweeten deals to  move inventory", Jim Jordan, Lexington Herald Leader.
10/24/06
"Panel delays decision on service area-Planning Commission says it has too many questions to allow expansion", Beverly Fortune, Lexington Herald Leader.
10/23/06
"Questions for the Candidates", Lexington Herald Leader.
10/22/06
"Isaac Gets Houses; Newberry Gets Horses-Developers, farmers give to favorites", Sarah Vos, Lexington Herald Leader.
10/12/06
"Grocers might return to downtown-developer says one food store has signed letter of intent", Beverly Fortune, Lexington Herald Leader.
10/10/06
"Residents say put brakes on home building-planners have last expansion forum", Beverly Fortune, Lexington Herald Leader.
09/28/06
"Editorial- Wider consequences- Central Baptist proposal needs more study", Editorial Staff, Lexington Herald Leader.
09/03/06

"The Housing Slump - but almost certain as demand, prices plummet", Paul Krugman, The Lexington Herald Leader.

09/01/06

"Most landowners' bids for urban status rejected", Beverly Fortune,
The Lexington Herald Leader.

08/09/06
"Lawyer sees big obstacles for UK - Zoning may block Spindletop Plans", Lexington Herald-Leader.
08/07/06
"Alter Growth Plan with Great Care", Lexington Herald-Leader.
08/06/06
Joel Pett Cartoon, Lexington Herald-Leader.
08/06/06
"Plan for all of Lexington, not just developers", Lexington Herald-Leader.
08/04/06
"Opinions - Foes of Expanding Urban Service Area are passionate too", Lexington Herald-Leader.
08/04/06
Joel Pett Cartoon, Lexington Herald-Leader.
06/16/06
"Are our cities making us fat?", MSNBC.com.
05/14/06
"Getting a Grip on Growth: The Next Mayor Could Plan a Big Role in the City's Development." , Sarah Vos, Lexington Herald-Leader.
In-fill and redevelopment
09/17/06
"Neighbors Collaborate to renovate- took charge of development site", Beverly Fortune, Lexington Herald-Leader.
09/11/06
"Developer transforms old tobacco processing plant into modern homes", Jennifer Hewlett, Lexington-Herald Leader.
09/03/06
"Opinions and Ideas - Redirect City's Growth", Kelly Hainsworth, The Lexington Herald Leader.
August issue
"Building a new development model", Rob Snyder, The Chevy Chaser.
07/28/06
"The appeal of urbanity", Business Lexington, Ian Epperson.
Infrastructure
10/22/06
"Opinions and Ideas- Mayor Quiz Topic: Infrastructure", Lexington Herald Leader.
10/01/06
"Editorial- Flooding makes case against expansion", Editorial Staff, Lexington Herald-Leader.
09/01/06
"Deja Vu? We've been here before with sewers and stormwater problems", Walt Gaffield, The Chevy Chaser.
08/24/06
"Slowdown at home in Lexington-15% drop in July housing market puts 5-year streak on line", Jim Jordan, Lexington Herald-Leader.
08/04/06
"$3.09 Gas prices in Lexington hot as weather", Lexington Herald-Leader.
06/21/06
"Kentucky 7th in rising CO2 emissions," Jillian Ogawa, Lexington Herald-Leader.
06/21/06
"Neighbors worry about plan for old YWCA site,"Beverly Fortune, Lexington Herald-Leader.

06/21/06

"Better air sought for horse games," Emily Yahr, Lexington Herald-Leader.
06/14/06
"New police, fire positions are cut", Michelle Ku, Lexington Herald-Leader.
06/14/06
"Costly Mandate" Editorial, Lexington Herald-Leader.
06/22/06
"A Case for Preservation, Bluegrass put on Watch List", Linda B. Blackford, Lexington Herald-Leader.
06/14/06
"Costly Mandate: Sewer, stormwater upgrades will be a challenge," Lexington Herald-Leader editorial.
05/24/06
"EPA Inquiry Targets City Sewers, stormwater woes have dogged Lexington," Michelle Ku, Lexington Herald-Leader.
Tourism
06/02/06
"The View from Evansville, Ind.", Margaret Buranen, Business Lexington.
05/06
"What Brings Visitors to the Bluegrass?", Lexington Convention and Visitors Bureau.
10/01
"50 Places of a Lifetime America", National Geographic Traveler, Nick Clooney.
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