Imagine the Town of Lexington in 2036.

What does the town provide for residents? What amenities do residents enjoy? What is driving the local economy? What 2026 challenges have been addressed? What big idea came to fruition and has elevated the quality of life for all living, working and visiting the town? The Town of Lexington invites you to share your thoughts on the future. What do you want to be the Town of Lexington’s future?

The following survey should take 15-20 minutes to complete. Your opinion matters and will be considered as we develop the new, refreshed vision for the Town of Lexington.

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* 1. What ONE word describes Town of Lexington?

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* 2. What is your connection to the Town of Lexington? (Select all that apply)

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* 3. What do you like most about the Town of Lexington?

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* 4. How do you characterize the Town of Lexington? (Choose up to 5)

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* 5. How should the Town of Lexington approach future growth over the next 10 years?

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* 6. What concerns you most about future growth in Lexington? (Choose up to 3)

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* 7. What excites you most about future growth in Lexington? (Choose up to 3)

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* 8. Looking ahead, what are the top three issues or challenges the Town of Lexington should prepare for over the next 10 years? (Choose up to 3)

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* 9. Which areas of Town should be prioritized for redevelopment or reinvestment over the next 10 years? (Choose up to 3)

HOUSING & COMMUNITY CHARACTER

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* 10. What types of housing should Lexington prioritize in the future? (Choose up to 3)

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* 11. To what extent do you agree with the following statement:

Lexington should prioritize preserving community character even if it limits certain types of development.

TRANSPORTATION & CONNECTIVITY

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* 12. Which transportation improvements should be the Town’s highest priority over the next 5–10 years? (Choose up to 3)

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* 13. What safety improvements are most important and pressing throughout the Town of Lexington? (Rank the options below)

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* 14. To what extent do you agree with the following statement:

Over the next 10 years, it is important for the Town of Lexington to improve safety for people walking and biking.

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* 15. To what extent do you agree with the following statement:

Prioritizing safety on our streets is more important to me than addressing congestion.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & DOWNTOWN

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* 16. What should Lexington prioritize in future economic development efforts? (Choose up to 3)

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* 17. What improvements or investments would make Downtown Lexington a more attractive destination over the next 10 years? (Select all that apply)

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* 18. What general types of new or additional businesses would you like to see in the town over the next 10 years? (Choose up to 5)

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* 19. What specific business(es) would you like to have in Town? Please list specific chain or brand names.

QUALITY OF LIFE & RECREATION

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* 20. What public amenities or improvements would most improve quality of life in Lexington?

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* 21. Which recreational investments should the Town prioritize over the next 10 years? (Choose up to 3)

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* 22. What are your top 3 priorities for public spaces in the Town of Lexington? (Choose up to 3)

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* 23. Looking ahead, what types of Town-sponsored events would you like to see offered or expanded in Lexington over the next 10 years? (Select all that apply.)

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* 24. As Lexington continues to grow over the next 10 years, which Town-sponsored events and traditions should be maintained or expanded? (Select all that apply.)

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* 25. Of the events selected above, rank your top 3 of the events that should be the Town's highest priority to preserve and grow over the next decade.

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Snowball Festival
Tree Lighting
Great Lexington Egg Hunt
Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks
Icehouse Live Free Concert Series
Live Music and Entertainment Events at the Icehouse Amphitheater
Market at Icehouse
#ShopLex #DineLex during the holidays
Spring break event at Azalea Amphitheater in Virginia Hylton Park
Wine Walk
Lexington Week of Restaurants
Downtown Santa Scavenger Hunt
Fitness classes at Azalea Amphitheater in Virginia Hylton Park
Mayor’s Reading in the Park

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* 26. To what extent would you support a structured parking facility (such as a parking deck or garage) in Downtown Lexington?

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* 27. Where should the Town focus its communication efforts? (Choose 3)

COMMUNITY CONFIDENCE & GOVERNANCE

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* 28. How confident are you that the Town of Lexington is planning effectively for future growth and infrastructure needs?

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* 29. What should Town leadership focus on most over the next 5–10 years?

VISION PLAN REFRESH GUIDING PRINCIPLES
The 2012 Vision Plan established several guiding principles to guide decisions for the town’s future, such as development, growth and infrastructure. In July 2025, Town Council revisited and updated the guiding principles. Please review each and share to what extent you agree with the following updated guiding principles.

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* 30. Sustain Main Street and downtown as the heart of Lexington from the Old Mill to Sunset Boulevard, historic Triangle area, the original boundaries of the town and the government center.

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* 31. Sustain Lexington’s sense of community, its most important and endearing quality, which is exemplified through family values, award-winning schools, neighbors helping neighbors, safe, welcoming, natural beauty, unique history and preservation of historic resources, natural resources, and economic prosperity.

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* 32. Strive for intentional, sustainable and authentic development that enhances Lexington’s natural
beauty, sense of community, history and opportunities for prosperity.

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* 33. Increase connectivity by creating places and connections within town that engage people with people and people to places (transportation, communication, civic activities), which is paramount to retaining an authentic small town appeal.

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* 34. Strive for innovation and sustainability in all developments and programs to increase Lexington’s
prosperity.

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* 35. Require the highest quality design and development in all projects and developments to reflect the spirit of Lexington and the intent and values of the Vision Plan.

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* 36. Build multi-jurisdictional and regional partnerships to continually improve and to sustain the
region’s quality of life through preservation of the natural environment, improved infrastructure, accessibility and connectivity, cultural and recreational opportunities, economic development and housing, education and public safety and wellness.

VISION PLAN REFRESH GOALS
The 2012 Vision Plan established goals that prioritized the work of Town Council – policies, planning and budgeting. In July 2025, Town Council revisited and updated the goals to reflect goals accomplished and new areas on which to focus for the next few years. Please review each and share to what extent you agree with the following goals.

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* 37. Be the gold standard of traffic management: Implement transportation strategies that are innovative, progressive, provide options and enhance the quality of life; diminish traffic from being Lexington's story; work in concert with the county and the state; establish and implement maintenance plans for completed projects.

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* 38. Continue to foster a flourishing downtown: Improve the regular and diverse events for all ages; recruit local and national businesses and retail shops to invest in Main Street (improve local economy); encourage alternate truck routes.

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* 39. Support connectivity and access between the Town and Lake Murray

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* 40. Preserve and celebrate the origins of Lexington: Work to preserve and celebrate the treasured history of Lexington through signage, tourism opportunities, design standards, community events and local businesses.

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* 41. Create a welcoming atmosphere with beautiful, landscaped “Front Porches”: Design and construct unique and beautiful “front porches” that welcome all to this historic town with landscaping that provides beauty and shade; install signage (I-20 interchanges, in town and throughout the county) that directs people to places in Lexington.

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* 42. Improve pedestrian and bike access, connectivity and safety: Create a comprehensive trail system that connects people to venues in town and throughout the region. The Town will evaluate town sidewalk networks relative to existing conditions, safety, and new development requirements.

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* 43. Maintain the character of the Town: Adopt planning districts throughout town with appropriate design and development standards that reflect the unique character and use/activity of each district; enforce/encourage authentic efforts that celebrate the spirit of Lexington; connect and enhance what is here.

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* 44. Facilitate the social and recreational needs of residents: Meet the needs of all residents, but particularly youth and young professionals, beyond organized sports by encouraging more in-town opportunities for movies, entertainment, food, cultural activities, social and passive recreation, etc.

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* 45. Improve the business environment: Welcome and support new businesses and industries in the Town of Lexington by providing a business-friendly process. Institute regular training for staff in working with potential businesses, explore incentives for small, local businesses, improve access to information and work in concert with the Chamber to promote Lexington as a friendly and prosperous place for doing business.

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* 46. Ensure organizational operations and stability: Town facilities, workforce, employee benefits.

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* 47. Explore diversifying revenues: grants, fees, etc.

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* 48. Improve communications with residents and businesses.

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* 49. Ensure a safe and secure community: police, emergency response, critical infrastructure, water, wastewater, clean, healthy environment.

BIG PICTURE / VISION QUESTIONS

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* 50. What is one bold thing Lexington should achieve by 2036?

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* 51. What is your age?

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* 52. In what neighborhood is your home address?

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