City News Blog: Memorial Boulevard Revitalization Study Survey and Public Meeting
LAKELAND, FL (January 14, 2025) | The City of Lakeland is partnering with Ayres, a planning, design, and engineering firm, to conduct an Economic Development Strategy study aimed at revitalizing the Memorial Boulevard corridor. The study seeks to take a proactive and unified approach to drive economic growth and enhance the corridor’s potential.
Key objectives of the study include:
- Developing an economic development vision through community engagement.
- Crafting innovative strategies that align with local planning initiatives and upcoming infrastructure improvements.
- Outlining clear, actionable steps for implementation.
As one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation, Lakeland is focused on strengthening its Memorial Boulevard corridor, which stretches 6 miles between I-4 and East Lake Parker Drive in the northern part of the city. With significant public infrastructure investments underway, the City of Lakeland aims to revitalize Memorial Boulevard (US 92) to attract new investments, support surrounding residential communities, improve pedestrian safety, boost the local economy, and create more job opportunities.
The City of Lakeland invites your feedback on the current state of Memorial Boulevard and your vision for its future. To learn more, visit https://lakelandgov.net/MemorialBlvd. You can also complete the survey via the link provided on the page: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MemorialBlvd.
An informational meeting will be held on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at the Coleman Bush Building (1104 Martin L. King Jr. Avenue) from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. City staff will be available to answer questions following the presentation, and informational displays will outline potential developments along the Memorial Boulevard corridor.
Contact
Kevin Cook
Director of Communications
City of Lakeland
863.834.6264
Kevin.Cook@LakelandGov.net
About Lakeland
The City of Lakeland was incorporated in January 1885 and has grown to become one of the largest inland communities in Florida. With a current population fast approaching 130,000 Lakeland continues to grow. It has been designated a Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area by the US Census Bureau for over 30 years. With tourist attractions and gulf beaches only an hour away, Lakeland continues to capitalize on its ideal central Florida location along the I-4 corridor. The City owns and operates Lakeland Electric, the third largest publicly owned utility in Florida and it was one of the first to offer power in the Sunshine State in 1889.
For additional information about the City of Lakeland, please visit www.lakelandgov.net. Citizens are also invited to follow the City on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Vimeo, Snapchat and Nextdoor. Citizens can find the City of Lakeland on these social media platforms by searching lakelandgov.
For additional information about the City of Lakeland, please explore LakelandGov.net.
Citizens are also invited to follow the City on social media.