According to a story by the Lexington Herald-Leader, the Red Mile is looking to develop much of its property in
a move that would help it stay in business.
The article states that track representatives have approached city officials regarding the possible development of 68 of the track's 132 acres. The 68 is generally between the grandstand and Red Mile Road.
"We decided we should look not piecemeal at the property, but at the big picture," said Chris King, director of Lexington's planning division, was quoted as saying.
King recommended a working group be formed with representatives of the nearby neighborhoods for optimal community input. The working group would be given the task of developing some key, long-range ideas for the site, identifying issues of concern and soliciting public input.
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(With files from Lexington Herald-Leader)