Lexington, Kentucky, January 9, 2026
Cowgill Inc. has announced a major mixed-use development, Hamburg East, in Lexington’s Hamburg area, covering 44 acres with a hotel, apartments, restaurants, and retail spaces. Set to commence construction in late summer 2026 and open by 2028, this project aims to cater to the growing demand for residential and commercial spaces in the area, strategically located near major healthcare facilities.
New Hotel, Apartments, and More Planned for Lexington’s Hamburg Area
Lexington, Kentucky – Cowgill Inc., a longstanding Lexington developer, has unveiled plans for a significant mixed-use development named Hamburg East, set to transform a 44-acre site off Polo Club Boulevard in the rapidly expanding Hamburg area. The project aims to include a four-story Hampton Inn and Suites hotel, four apartment buildings totaling 274 units, restaurants, retail spaces, and extensive green areas with walking trails. Construction is slated to commence in late summer 2026, with the hotel and apartments expected to open by 2028. This development is strategically located near the new Baptist Health Lexington campus, which opened in April 2024, and adjacent to the University of Kentucky HealthCare’s new campus. The Hamburg East project is part of a broader expansion in the area, which also includes the recently completed Springs at Polo Club, a 268-home apartment community, and the ongoing development of Pleasant Ridge Commons, a mixed-use project with limited commercial spaces remaining. These initiatives reflect the area’s rapid growth and the increasing demand for residential and commercial spaces in Lexington’s Hamburg region.
Key Features of Hamburg East Development
- Location: 44-acre site off Polo Club Boulevard, adjacent to UK HealthCare’s new campus and Baptist Health Lexington.
- Components: Four-story Hampton Inn and Suites hotel, four apartment buildings with 274 units, restaurants, retail spaces, green areas, and walking trails.
- Construction Timeline: Site preparation begins in late summer 2026; hotel and apartments expected to open by 2028.
- Strategic Position: Near the new Baptist Health Lexington campus (opened April 2024) and adjacent to UK HealthCare’s new campus.
Background Context
The Hamburg area in Lexington has experienced significant growth in recent years, with several developments contributing to its expansion. The Springs at Polo Club, a 268-home apartment community, broke ground in August 2024 and is expected to begin pre-leasing in fall 2026. Additionally, Pleasant Ridge Commons, a mixed-use development, is reshaping the commercial landscape of the area, with only two commercial spaces remaining as of November 2025. These projects, along with Hamburg East, underscore the increasing demand for both residential and commercial spaces in Lexington’s Hamburg region, driven by the area’s rapid growth and the establishment of major institutions like UK HealthCare and Baptist Health Lexington.
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What is the Hamburg East development?
Hamburg East is a significant mixed-use development planned by Cowgill Inc. on a 44-acre site off Polo Club Boulevard in Lexington’s Hamburg area. The project includes a four-story Hampton Inn and Suites hotel, four apartment buildings totaling 274 units, restaurants, retail spaces, and green areas with walking trails…