Lakeland residents are getting the chance to help shape the future of three of the city’s most historic and fastest-growing neighborhoods.
The Lakeland Community Redevelopment Agency just launched a new initiative called “Restore the Core,” focusing on Downtown, Midtown and Dixieland, and they are asking neighbors for their feedback.
Lakeland residents are getting the chance to help shape the future of three of the city’s most historic and fastest-growing neighborhoods.
The Lakeland Community Redevelopment Agency just launched a new initiative called “Restore the Core,” focusing on Downtown, Midtown and Dixieland, and they are asking neighbors for their feedback.
CRA leaders said they are looking at aging infrastructure, shifting housing needs and ways to improve walkability, transportation and support for local businesses. For business owners like Debats, it is all about driving more people to visit downtown.
“Small businesses and retail because that’s what brings foot traffic,” said Debats.
Neighbors can fill out an online survey, and the CRA will also have a series of in-person events over the next six months.