About us

The Legacy Center is the civic engagement arm of the Blue Grass Community Foundation. This initiative of the Blue Grass Community Foundation has been initially funded by a grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and operates with generous support from the Blue Grass Community Foundation. The Center's initial purpose is to help oversee the development of two Legacy Projects that were selected by the community in late 2007. These projects are (1) the Legacy Trail, a trail connecting downtown Lexington to the Kentucky Horsepark complete with associated mini-parks, rain gardens, public art, and educational and cultural features, and (2) the revitalization of the East End neighborhood in Lexington. The Center will do this by creating robust social networks, engaging the community and facilitating conversations about the Legacy projects. Over time through these activities and with the leadership of the Blue Grass Community Foundation, Lexington will have a wonderful model for community collaboration that can be used to move us ahead in the 21st century. Please contact Steve Austin, Center Director, at saustin@bgcf.org or 859. 225.3343 For more information click on "Notes" at left visit the Blue Grass Community Foundation at www.bgcf.org Legacy Center