The U.S. Department of Transportation is providing money for planning and technical assistance to revitalize deteriorating neighborhoods in Lexington.
According to the federal DOT, a disproportionate number of Lexington’s minority neighborhoods are in disrepair. And they’re too close to flood zones and industrial sites.
Recently, the agency announced that the city is one of 52 locales across the country to join the Thriving Communities Program.
The selection means Lexington will get part of a $23 million fund to revitalize the neighborhoods.
Included are a comprehensive street, bicycle and pedestrian plan providing access to public transportation. The program will help Lexington tie in transportation projects with land use, housing and economic development.
Durham was the only other North Carolina city included in the latest round of funding.