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Lexington officials have officially kicked off construction on the Legacy Business Park, a 200-acre development anticipated to generate about 1,700 jobs and close to $100 million in payroll. Located near the Coldstream Research Campus, this project will feature 19 lots and connect to the existing Legacy Trail. Mayor Linda Gorton emphasized the significant tax revenue this park could bring to the local economy. Funded through various federal, state, and city resources, the park aims to enhance Lexington’s business infrastructure and diversify its economic landscape.
Lexington officials have begun construction on the Legacy Business Park, a sprawling 200-acre development expected to create approximately 1,700 jobs and generate a combined annual payroll nearing $100 million. The groundbreaking ceremony took place on Wednesday, signaling the start of a project that has been nearly seven years in the making.
The business park is situated northwest of the Coldstream Research Campus off Georgetown Road, strategically located near major highways, Interstates 64 and 75. It features 19 lots over a total of 147 acres earmarked for development, alongside greenspaces and trails that will connect to the city’s existing Legacy Trail…