Our Beliefs

ProgressLex’s mission is to create and sustain a thriving, diverse and beautiful Lexington that serves all citizens. Specifically, we will foster meaningful citizen participation, improve government transparency and support visionary citywide leadership toward the following ends:

• encouraging downtown design excellence
• promoting smart and sustainable economic development
• advocating for social justice
• pursuing environmental justice
• broadening support for arts & entertainment

For Lexington to reach its full potential, we believe it needs:

• Urban design practices based on principles of sustainability, usability and aesthetics;
• Sustainable and innovative economic development strategies;
• Residents who are treated equally and compassionately regardless of gender, race, creed, sexual orientation or socio-economic status;
• Green spaces that are respected and that preserve the region’s biodiversity and geographic beauty; and,
• A local arts and entertainment scene that is valued and citizens who appreciate how vital they are to the city’s culture and long-term economic well-being.

Further, we believe the keys to achieving these depend upon:

• Our ability to work together as informed, engaged and empowered individuals for the common good;
• Establishing ProgressLex as a 21st-century grassroots organization capable of uniting many voices; and,
• Engaging citizens and working with local leaders to make government more transparent and responsive to community needs.