Local partners applauded the project as a blueprint for intentional, community-driven development.
Brittany Roethemeier, Executive Director of Fayette Alliance, noted:
“The Railyard showcases how Lexington can redevelop its urban core to provide both jobs and more affordable housing options. It is a blueprint for creative, intentional development and proof that infill is a feasible growth strategy.”
Jim King, CEO of Fahe, underscored the importance of collaborative financing to expand workforce housing:
“This partnership is turning a shared vision into a lasting community asset. It demonstrates what collaboration can accomplish.”
Kiersten O’Leary, Kentucky Brownfield Program coordinator, added:
“We are celebrating what happens when we look at a forgotten piece of land and see possibility instead of problems. The Railyard is proof that understanding a property’s past can help build a safer, stronger future.”
Bob Quick, President and CEO of Commerce Lexington, emphasized the regional impact:
“This project helps fill Lexington’s housing deficit and supports our goals for talent recruitment and retention. Developments like this are essential to our region’s competitiveness.”
Councilmember Liz Sheehan also celebrated the development:
“Our priority is increasing housing within our urban core, and The Railyard puts that promise into practice.”
A Collaboration Supporting Lexington’s Workforce and Economic Growth
The Railyard is financed through a mix of grants, loans and local partnerships, including:
- The Lexington Affordable Housing Fund
- LFUCG Economic Development
- LFUCG Division of Water Quality
- The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet
Developer Will Hanrahan expressed gratitude for the support that made the project possible.
Located on one acre less than two miles from downtown, the project aligns with Lexington’s goals to expand diverse housing options while revitalizing disused urban land.
