Vision Now – December 2023
Vision Now Third Places
Have you heard of the term “third places”? Third places are social surroundings that are separate from the two usual environments of home (1st place) and work (2nd place). Join host, Amy Wiggins and her guests, Cindy Skop, Owner of the Kitty Cat Lounge and Finley Walker, Owner of Inklings Book Shoppe, as they discuss the importance of these additional locations and how they help to anchor the community by fostering more creative interactions.
Related Vision Goals:
- Strong and Safe Neighborhoods:
Lakeland will have neighborhoods where residents enjoy their quality of life.
Goals - Downtown
Downtown Lakeland will be walkable and vibrant with a variety of housing options, restaurants, small businesses, green spaces, and venues for community gatherings and events. - Sense of Community
Institutions, organizations, and neighborhoods will create and support a cohesive and engaged community that fosters intergenerational and geographic unity. - Activities for a Diverse Community:
Lakeland will offer activities for all community members.
Goals - Entertainment and Attractions
Lakeland will be a destination for a variety of entertainment and eating options which support a lively and fun community atmosphere.
