The uniqueness of Lexington is profoundly evident in our downtown area. Not a “downtown” like you would experience in New York City, Chicago or even Louisville, downtown Lexington is a pleasing mixture of historic buildings, small parks and a few skyscrapers, if you can truly call them that!
A magnet for young entrepreneurs we have experienced a flurry of new businesses in the past few years, many of them technology based, operated by young professionals interested in networking opportunities amongst their peers. While the sales of condominiums nestled within the downtown and urban areas have languished during the economic downturn, we in the real estate industry fully expect to see a resurgence of interest in these properties over the next few years.
I had the privilege of attending a forum which featured Brandi Berryman, an Urban Planner and Jeff Fugate, Executive Director of the Lexington Downtown Development Authority last week. They are working on a terrific interactive website of the downtown area which includes a 3-D version of the existing structures as well as information on each structure. This serves as a great tool for real estate agents, business owners and companies seeking to possibly open or expand a business in our area.
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One local business, Lexington Beerworks, is the featured business on the latest Todd and Meredith’s Cool Places video. Lexington Beerworks features craft beer and is housed in a great downtown location with a really “cool” atmosphere. Check it out!
