Here’s what’s in the works…
The City is working on many legacy projects to live on after the 2010 Games. Notably, plans are well underway for a Legacy Trail that will connect the Kentucky Horse Park to downtown and be pedestrian friendly.
Planning began as soon as the announcement was made that the Kentucky Horse Park would be the host site of the 2010 Games—in December of 2005!
There are a number of initiatives in place to help prepare our city for the 2010 Games. The Lexington Convention and Visitors Bureau offers hospitality training to interested volunteers and front-line hospitality industry professionals through its Bluegrass Tourism Ambassador Program. The Bureau also will be hosting several satellite visitor centers throughout Lexington during the 16-day competition.
The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government has an extensive streetscape, beautification and wayfinding plan in place to enhance the city’s core and make it easier for visitors to get around.
The marquee event for the city of Lexington is Spotlight Lexington, which is a 17-day festival in downtown Lexington. More information on Spotlight Lexington can be found here.
The public got to see a sneak peek at what’s to come for Downtown Lexington by 2010 - check out the article here.
Update! Sept 25th, 2009: Games in one year ready or not
By Linda B. Blackford - lblackford@herald-leader.com
Exactly one year from Friday, the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games will begin. For spectators, Friday means they can buy tickets and start making concrete plans.
For organizers, Lexington officials, and people at the Kentucky Horse Park, Friday means … well, if not panic, then a well-regulated focus on the hundreds of things, big and small, that have to get done before the Games.
“The sense of urgency has kicked in.” said Steve Austin, director of the Legacy Center, which is working on some key projects affiliated with the Games. “There is a lot more momentum than we had six months ago.” Read more.
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Is there anyone on here who was part of the big Party On The Trail event last year?
Did you see the article in the paper? Tons of stuff going on. Can you believe it’s only a year away?!
Where can i see the downtown plans? Are there renderings?