Dixieland Community Redevelopment: Dixieland Alley Improvement Projects
The alleyway system in the Dixieland Redevelopment Area is an important network that, if properly utilized, can provide both vehicular and pedestrian access to businesses, relieving traffic pressure on South Florida Avenue. City staff initiated an alley survey to consolidate all information regarding alley conditions in the Dixieland CRA. This information was used to provide a basis for prioritizing the type and timing of alleyway improvements.
The alley improvements began in March of 2010 and have been led by an awesome crew in the Public Works’ Construction and Maintenance Division. This crew has been instrumental in assisting Lakeland Community Redevelopment Agency with meeting the goal of improving infrastructure as outlined in the Dixieland Redevelopment Plan. The construction crew have completed a total of five (5) alleys to date. A typical alley improvement project took approximately 6 weeks with the crews working Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 5:00pm.
We hope you have been using the improved alleys in Dixieland. Please take a look at the Dixieland Alley Improvement schedule to follow our progrss. Thank you for your patience during construction. [See photos]