After being trained, employees are often offered higher compensation at a competitive business. It's time off not to just have time off, but time off to contribute to the community, to do civic work. There can't be static growth. Lexington has to have smart growth. Of course, there has to be a balance between quality of life and growth issues.
Green space is critical.
Preserving agricultural uses and the equine industry is vital. Carefully planned and conscientious expansion of the urban service area with consideration of the infrastructure requirements and their costs is another key factor. Lexington can't stand still. Lexington can't be static. If it does, Lexingtonians that admire the way things are now will find their children or their grandchildren in a community where there is very little opportunity.