Business View Civil & Municipal l November 2022

136 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 3, ISSUE 9 industries suffering, very few attractions or its residents, and little being invested into the main street. Since then however, Lexington has seen a colossal shift to address these issues and the results clearly speak for themselves. As most individuals in Lexington are a part of the bedroom community,Lexington City has chosen to invest heavily into the Lexington Depot district. This development is linked to the introduction of a new Amtrak Network into the city. With this new method of transportation, the city has decided to start working on building a transport hub. This new transport hub will include trains, buses, and cycle lanes, which will help connect the city and commuters with new travel options. This new project has spurred the need for additional and Mexico. Filling this void for work are large employers such as Halyard Health, Jeld-Wen, PPG Industries, and Vitacost. Lexington is also centrally located within numerous metros providing for a seamless commute to work for Lexington locals. Located in the Piedmont Triad, which is booming, industry-wise and within close proximity to the North Carolina Research Triangle, Lexington boasts an enviable location. In the last 18 months, these metros have added an additional 18,000 jobs, providing a boost to the local economy. The city has grown from strength to strength in the last few years. Over a decade ago, it was facing considerable financial difficulties, with its