project: THE RED MILE
date: 2009
location: LEXINGTON, KY
client: LEXINGTON TROTS BREEDERS ASSOCIATION
contact: JOE COSTA
The Red Mile Development Plan is a progressive infill development project located in the heart of Lexington, KY at the nation’s second oldest standing chariot racing venue, The Red Mile.
The Red Mile is a 138 acre plot of land surrounded by mid-high density residential development and light-heavy industrial land use. The Red Mile Development Plan utilizes 62 acres of the sites prime land that fronts along Red Mile Road. The concept plan includes, nearly 300,000 square feet of commercial space +/- 200 residential units, +/- 50,000 square feet of office space and nearly _ acres of open space along with the Red Mile Greenway.
The Red Mile Development plan strives to enhance the existing historic fabric on site while also providing new opportunities to the region. The Red Mile Development is one of if not the first major mixed-use developments in Lexington and is designed to be a walkable community and a major entertainment destination for the city of Lexington that will utilize major destination retail, restaurants, and an improved Red Mile race track facility to attract visitors and residents.
Implementation Highlights:
+/- 200 Residential Units
+/- 250,000 Sq. ft. of Retail
+/- 25,000 Sq. ft. of Office
+/- 90-120 Room Hotel
+/- 30,000 Sq. ft. Entertainment complex
