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New CentrePointe, Old CentrePointe, and Styles of Political Leadership

August 8, 2011

The new CentrePointe, in addition to its other benefits, gives us a remarkably vivid example of how two styles of political leadership in urban development can lead to very different results. [In the interests of full disclosure, I have been a friend and supporter of Mayor Gray for many years. But this comment is not [...]

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And the winner is…!

August 3, 2011

If you are a regular reader of this blog, you know that several weeks ago we announced an inaugural Now What, Lexington? micro-grant program as our way of helping to further the many great initiatives that came out of this year’s Now What, Lexington? unconference. Any project created during Now What, Lexington? could apply, and [...]

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Explore Lexington’s Historic Past with the BGT deTours

August 1, 2011

On the first Wednesday of each month, a group of young professionals (and the young at heart) gathers at a downtown destination of historic significance to learn more about the building or neighborhood and to follow-up with food and drinks at a restaurant or bar located in a historic setting. These deTours are organized by [...]

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New Group Provides Creative Support System

July 29, 2011

Shift Design Group is a brand new group focusing on Graphic Designers in and around Lexington, Ky. We are here to help network local designers, to establish a clear design community, and to help Lexington grow as a creative hub. By creating a design community, we provide local creatives a support system for brainstorming, critiquing, [...]

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Voting closes today

July 20, 2011

During Now What, Lexington in May, we were inspired by the great abundance of ideas that were discussed during the event. As a result, ProgressLex decided to do our part to help make these ideas a success. So, a few weeks ago, we announced the ProgressLex micro-grants. Any project created during Now What, Lexington could [...]

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Beyond “what does it look like”

July 18, 2011

At the Webb Companies/Studio Gang presentation of the updated scheme for the CentrePointe block on Thursday, much was made of the “tower of tubes”. Architects and urban designers often speak of elegant solutions. This phrasing is deliberate. Too often, design is portrayed as purely the delivery of elegance, when place-based solutions are equally important. So [...]

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Centrepointe Public Meeting Tonight

July 14, 2011

After much anticipation, a public meeting is scheduled for 4 p.m. today (Thursday, July 14), in the Kentucky Theatre with Chicago architect Jeanne Gang, who is creating a new design for the CentrePointe block. Gang, who was hired by developers Dudley and Woodford Webb to come up with a new design for the block, is seeking public [...]

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Vote now for your favorite Now What, Lexington Project.

July 7, 2011

Drum Roll Please! Today we are unveiling the applicants for our inaugural Now What, Lexington Micro-Grant project. And what a great group of applicants. Just a few weeks ago we announced the pilot Micro-Grant program as our way of helping convert the energy and enthusiasm of our one-day unconference into meaningful long-term action for the [...]

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Deadline for Now What, Lexington Micro-Grant Application Extended by One Week

June 15, 2011

Due to a considerable amount of last-minute interest in our Now What, Lexington Micro-Grants, we have decided to extend the deadline for application by one week. So, if you were a registered participant of the 2011 Now What, Lexington unconference and you have a great idea to kick-start an initiative that began at the unconference, [...]

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Three events today – Now What followup, Open Government hearing, and Carbon Nation

June 7, 2011

Today, we’re talking about three great events that are happening throughout the day. First, Sally Warfield, Information Manager and Jessica Whittaker, Membership Specialist of Girl Scouts of Kentucky’s Wilderness Road are hosting a follow-up meeting to their Now What, Lexington Unconference Session at 6pm at their offices (2277 Executive Drive). They write: We’re working toward a collaborative [...]

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