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CONTACT US

Anne B. Furr
anne.furr@lakelandgov.net
Executive Director
Lakeland Downtown Development Authority
(3rd Floor, City Hall)
228 S. Massachusetts Avenue
Lakeland, FL 33801
Telephone: (863) 687-8910
Fax: (863) 683-2783

Becky Abel
becky.abel@lakelandgov.net
Administrative Assistant
Lakeland Downtown Development Authority
(3rd Floor, City Hall)
228 S. Massachusetts Avenue
Lakeland, FL 33801
Telephone: (863) 687-8910
Fax: (863) 683-2783

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Container Garden Update - Tuesday, October 04, 2011
100 of the beautiful container gardens will stay on our Downtown streetscape this fiscal year, which began October 1. For the sake of efficiency, they will be grouped at intersections, and where possible, connected to existing irrigation systems. Surplus containers will be inventoried, cleaned and stored. In six months, costs will be evaluated, and if financially feasible, more containers will be added. The long-term goal is to add as many of the containers back to the streets as possible as the economy improves. A campaign (in the development phase) to raise money to establish and maintain existing and additional container gardens may be announced soon. We are pleased that the container gardens have been so popular among Lakelanders as well as visitors, and are doing what we can to keep them on the streets. 
Wolfson Family Donates 8' Tall Swan Sculpture on Lake Mirror - Tuesday, September 27, 2011

From the City of Lakeland's Blog Post, 9/27/11: 

On Tuesday, September 27, 2011 Sandra Trattner and Steve Wolfson generously announced that they are donating a bronze sculpture in honor of their parents Elaine and Wil Wolfson that will be placed at Main Street Overlook Park.  The bronze sculpture titled Mute Swan Protecting Her Cygnets will be placed in the nest where Main Street overlooks Lake Mirror Promenade.

 
New Dining & Nightlife Guide for Downtown - Wednesday, September 07, 2011
Just published: Up to date Downtown Dining and Entertainment Guide. Print copies will be distributed this week to hotels, businesses, tourist resources and other spots. Downtown Dining & Nightlife Guide 9/2011 
LDDA Board Members Re-elected - Thursday, June 30, 2011

LDDA Election 2011

Two candidates qualified for the two seats up for election to the LDDA Board of Directors, and therefore were elected without opposition. Those individuals are Eric "Bro" Belvin and Joe Mawhinney. Their terms begin January 1, 2012 and end December 31, 2014. Thanks to Lakeland's City Clerk's Office for managing this process. Details on LDDA elections are available here.

 

PURPOSE

Introduction - LDDA

The Lakeland Downtown Development Authority (LDDA) is a special taxing district whose mission is to improve and stimulate the environment for economic development in a people-oriented Downtown community.

We do not regulate, but exist to help Downtown business owners, residents and visitors have the best experience possible in the heart of Lakeland, Florida.

VISION
An exceptional Downtown that partners with others to promote a diverse safe and attractive business and residential environment, economic opportunity, quality public spaces, cultural and educational enrichment, and visual beauty.
BOARD PRIORITY GOALS 2011
The 2011 Goals that came out of the LDDA retreat include leadership, advocacy and planning (short and long term).  The Board’s tactical goals in no specific order include to advocate for/assist/recommend the establishment of minimum standards of environmental attractiveness, maintain a sense of place, stimulate CRA and City Planning, achieve financial sustainability and regulatory review outside of the Historic Munn Park District.