Vision Now Building Smart: Sustainable Growth & Thoughtful Living
In this Earth Month episode of Listen Lakeland, host and Lakeland Vision Board Member Tiffany Van Wieren is joined by architect Marlon Lynn and builder and realtor Shawn McDonough for an insightful conversation on how Lakeland can grow with intention and care. Together, they explore an innovative infill housing project designed to balance sustainability, efficiency, and community connection. From preserving mature trees and minimizing land disruption to introducing energy-efficient, low-impact townhomes, the discussion highlights how thoughtful design can enhance both environmental stewardship and neighborhood vitality. The episode also dives into workforce housing opportunities, the importance of “eyes on the street,” and how collaboration between developers, residents, and the City of Lakeland is helping shape a more connected and resilient future for the community.
Related Vision Focus Area and Goals:
- Strong and Safe Neighborhoods
Lakeland will have neighborhoods where residents enjoy their quality of life.
Goals - Clean Lakeland
Lakeland will support diverse housing options for citizens of all incomes. - Character of Development
Lakeland will attract a wide variety of high-tech, high-wage employers. - Sustainable Lakeland
Our community will support a sustainable quality of life by conserving natural resources, preserving green spaces, providing environmental education programs, promoting alternative energy sources and developing many modes of transportation to move people and goods.
What We Do
Lakeland Vision collaborates with a broad range of community stakeholders to implement a comprehensive action plan shaped by the community’s own vision of its future.
