Imagine New Circle Road

Imagine New Circle is an opportunity to take a fresh look at the future of one of Lexington's most important roads - from Newtown Pike to Richmond Road - and help it better meet community needs while preserving its unique cultural features.

This study will bring together residents, business owners, policymakers, and other community members to imagine how northeastern New Circle Road can be improved over the coming decades. Changes could include transportation and streetscape improvements, new housing and development opportunities, and ways to support existing and new businesses. 

The ideas gathered will be combined with research data and national best practices to create a roadmap for northeast New Circle Road’s future and will help guide new designs, new policies, and decision-making by Lexington’s city government. 

 Imagine New Circle is a study initiated by the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG) in partnership with the Lexington Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (LAMPO), Lextran, and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. It is part of the implementation of the 2018 Imagine Lexington Comprehensive Plan.

Imagine New Circle will be based on community conversations and data analysis. There will be multiple opportunities to engage in the process — from sharing your initial thoughts and ideas to providing input on proposed recommendations.