MEMORIAL BOULEVARD (US 92)
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY
The City is undertaking an Economic Development Strategy study in collaboration with Ayres, a planning, design, and engineering firm to take a proactive and cohesive approach to revitalizing the corridor. The main objectives of the study are:
Formulate an economic development vision through a community-driven process.
Draft innovative strategies that align local planning efforts and planned infrastructure improvements.
Outline robust implementation steps for action.
The City of Lakeland is one of the fastest-growing municipalities in the nation. Memorial Boulevard extends 6 miles between I-4 and East Lake Parker Drive in the northern part of the City. As public infrastructure investments are being made here, the City aims to improve the Memorial Boulevard (US 92) corridor to attract investments, strengthen the adjacent residential communities, enhance pedestrian safety, boost the local economy, and increase employment opportunities. To do this, we want your input!
WHAT HAS HAPPENED SO FAR?
Phase I Report Summary (January-March 2025)
Over 750 Survey Responses!
Phase II has commenced in April 2025
PUBLIC MEETING #2: Thursday, April 24, 2025; 6pm-8pm
Haus 820
820 N Massachusetts Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801
To View the PowerPoint Presentation Click HERE
PUBLIC MEETING #1: Thursday, February 20, 2025; 6pm-8pm
Coleman-Bush Building
1104 Martin L King Jr. Ave
Lakeland, FL 33805
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WHAT’S NEXT?
The project consultants at Ayres have completed Phase 1 Corridor Studies and Data Assessment in conjunction with a public outreach effort. The Phase 2 work is anticipated to be completed in May/June 2025 with a Final Economic Development Strategy & Implementation Report to be presented.
Questions? Contact
Shelley Guiseppi, CRA Project Manager
Phone: 863-834-8025
Email: shelley.guiseppi@lakelandgov.net.