Did you know Lakeland’s apartment scene could expand by 1,000 new units? Here’s what’s currently in the works:
Approved apartments
West Pipkin + Yates
Near the Polk Parkway in Southwest Lakeland, plans were approved this week for rezoning, which will soon hold a 252 unit luxury complex.
- Features: One + two-bedroom units, an 8,000-sqft clubhouse, heated pool, dog park, and recreational space
East Belle Vista Street + West Lake Parker Drive
South of Tigertown, this 88 unit development, Parker Pointe, broke ground in February.
- Features: An environmentally friendly complex, fitness center, pool, and library, with a February 2023 opening
Parker Pointe | Photo via Green Mills Group
Photo via Green Mills Group
Sikes Boulevard + George Jenkins Boulevard
This development was approved in November and will be home to a 630-unit apartment complex, plus retail + restaurant options.
- Features: Two phases featuring 300 + 350 units, respectively, with the second phase sitting atop 15,000-sqft of retail
Conceptual Master Plan sketch via Hauger-Bunch
Oak Street
While not officially approved, the plans received the green light to navigate negotiations in October, through April for a five-story residential development, a six-story parking structure, and 3,000-sqft of retail potential.
- Features: 153 units, a potential new corner cafe, and 400 additional parking spaces
Tentative plan for the structure | Graphic via the City of Lakeland
Tentative apartments
Parkway Frontage Road South and Pipkin Creek Road
This 120 unit complex could join an additional 270-unit complex, bringing the whole to 390 units.
- What’s next? Approval is still up in the air, with a more clear decision coming April 20 where the Lakeland Planning + Zoning Board will vote on whether to recommend the development to city commissioners.
Between West Oak Drive + West Poinsettia Street
A co-housing first for Lakeland, this complex known as Harwood Village Southgate would feature both independent + communal housing for older adults and adults living with disabilities.
- What’s next? As of September, Phase 1 was approved for 11 units. The owners plan to potentially rezone and add acreage to the property.
Lake Miriam Drive + Florida Avenue
This complex would sit next to Lake Miriam Square and feature 244 units + five buildings
- What’s next? A public hearing for the development was requested for postponement. The hearing could now take place on Mon., April 4.
West Pipkin + Yates
This potential 350 unit complex is located on the land previously coined Towne Park Estates.
- What’s next? This complex is facing a potential rezoning to allow for the volume of units proposed. The developer must also facilitate wetland boundaries.