The City of Lexington’s Division of Planning is seeking two talented Principal Planners to join our team of progressive planning professionals who are aiming to develop a more equitable and sustainable community. The two senior-level planners will provide leadership to long-range and strategic planning initiatives within Lexington’s Office of Growth Management. The planners will develop policy and code reforms, lead community engagement efforts, and oversee various projects, plans, and studies to implement Imagine Lexington, the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
Boasting a diverse population and vibrant community, Lexington has a long history of innovative planning practices, including progressive zoning legislation and the nation’s first Urban Growth Boundary, which is being expanded for the first time in 30 years. Our planning team is focused on making sure these areas of new growth are highly sustainable, compact, and walkable with strong neighborhood centers and diverse housing types. We are also focused on incentivizing quality infill and redevelopment to provide more housing and create more complete neighborhoods within our existing urban service area.
If you are interested in joining an innovative team seeking to develop a better community for all, please check out our job posting. For further information about the position or to discuss Lexington’s planning future, please contact Chris Taylor, the Deputy Director of Lexington Planning. (CTaylor3@lexingtonky.gov).