Lexington has been listed by several national publications as a “top ranked city” in many quality of life categories and is the Horse Capital of the World. Many people choose to live in or visit because of the beautiful greenbelt of farms, horse-related entertainment, the University of Kentucky, Bourbon and Brewgrass Trails, wineries, restaurants, healthcare, schools, and so many other attractions and amenities. Many businesses also choose to locate in Lexington for these same reasons.
Imagine Lexington seeks to capitalize on opportunities to build on these existing strengths. As a city with a diverse economy that provides many employment options, it includes many leading industries. Maintaining that diversity in industries and occupations and continuing to recruit employers, especially from industries with higher-paying jobs, will be beneficial to Lexington's revenue flow and should provide upward mobility opportunities for employees in industries with lesser paying jobs.
