Vision Now – October 2023
Vision Now Keeping Downtown Lakeland Vibrant
Interested in what is taking place in the heart of our city? Join Lakeland Vision Board Member, Trinity Laurino as she chats with the Lakeland Downtown Development Authority Executive Director, Julie Townsend, about the role her organization plays in keeping downtown vibrant, accessible and a place that fosters unity among Lakeland’s citizens and visitors!
Related Vision Goals:
- Strong and Safe Neighborhoods:
Lakeland will have neighborhoods where residents enjoy their quality of life.
Goals - Sense of Community
Institutions, organizations, and neighborhoods will create and support a cohesive and engaged community that fosters intergenerational and geographic unity. - 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. - Beautification
Lakeland will be a clean, beautiful city centered around magnificent lakes, attractive streetscapes, quality architecture, and natural features. - Jobs for a Vibrant Economy
Lakeland will have jobs for all to support a vibrant economy.
Goals - Retail and Business
Lakeland will be a business-friendly community. - Marketing and Tourism
Lakeland will promote its local attractions, events and activities to attract residents and visitors.
