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Lexington's $75M Accessibility Push | Lexington News
Lexington is launching a sweeping $75 million ADA Transition Plan to make its public spaces fully accessible over the next two decades, tackling everything from door widths to parking slopes — especially as its aging population and rising disability rates demand urgent, inclusive upgrades. The massive 1,000-page blueprint outlines three phases: Phase One ($22M over 10 years) for quick fixes like handrails and paths; Phase Two ($6M over 5 years) for new construction; and Phase Three ($46M over 5 years) for deep renovations of outdated facilities. With $1.5M already budgeted and more funding…
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