CentrePointe

City Center, originally known as CentrePointe, is a modern mixed-use development in downtown Lexington, Kentucky, that opened in 2020. The complex brings several functions together under one roof, with a twelve-story office building whose top three floors hold high-end luxury apartments. The ensemble is rounded out by two hotels, a variety of retail space, and a large underground parking garage that was already completed in 2017. The project marks a significant architectural shift in the city's skyline and serves as a new anchor for the business district.

The complex's history was marked by considerable controversy and delays. Construction began in the summer of 2008 and led to the demolition of historic buildings, including the well-known Morton's Row, which met with strong opposition from residents and local groups. There were also debates over the financing through tax incentives, which the city council ultimately approved in order to fund infrastructure improvements in the surrounding area. The original plan called for a much taller high-rise that was meant to serve as a landmark for the 2010 World Equestrian Games. Because of changing designs and construction problems, including the drawn-out completion of the underground garage, the project took far longer to realize than first projected.

Architecturally, the design went through several iterations, with well-known firms such as Studio Gang Architects and, later, Rabun Rasche Rector Reece involved. The final design includes a glass facade and a terrace on the twelfth floor. Today, visitors find a place that combines modern residential and office space with hotel comforts and shopping, while the historic debate over the loss of older buildings reflects the complicated development of the city center.