We don’t have to tell you twice: There’s a lot of development going on in our community. So much so that we often find ourselves learning about new construction, building plans + businesses coming to Lakeland every week. (Don’t believe us? Peep our latest newsletters here + here .)
Just yesterday, the City’s Planning and Zoning Board reviewed a long list of proposed developments * at a public hearing – and we want to keep you up-to-date on some of that were mentioned that we have our eyes on.
*Note that not all of these developments have been approved in full. We will make sure to keep you up-to-date in future newsletters.
Lakeland Regional Health’s Behavioral Hospital
Lakeland Regional Health’s Behavioral Hospital | Photo via City of Lakeland’s Planning and Zoning Board
The construction of a new one-story behavioral health facility – comprised of nearly 80,000 sq. ft. of space – is being planned at Lakeland Regional Health on the former Adair Park site (1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd. ) on nearly 10 acres south of Lakeland Regional Health’s campus. The facility will provide comprehensive care to patients + have natural light to create a therapeutic environment. See renderings here .
Lake Wire Site
Lake Wire Site | Photo via City of Lakeland’s Planning and Zoning Board
At the meeting, a small scale future land use map amendment + rezone of 26.3 acres were proposed for the development of a conceptual master plan at Lake Wire Site – a mixed-use development including condominiums, parking, hotel, multi-family units, restaurants, and retail. The property is owned by Bonnet Springs Park .
Geyer Morris Company (North Village)
Geyer Morris Company (North Village) | Photo via City of Lakeland’s Planning and Zoning Board
Drummond Company, Inc. is planning for the placement of 240 multi-family apartments along Harden Blvd. on 17.79 acres, north of Lakeside Village. Previously, the site was designated to office space .