Director denies allegations of favoritism, nepotism and retaliation.
Category: Housing
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
Lakeland Raises Impact Fees in Bid to Make Developers Pay for Growth
Increases will add about $4,000 to the cost of a new single-family home over the next four years.
Posted inSocial Services
Lakeland Church Partners with Dream Center to Build Free Showers for The Homeless
First United Methodist Church donates $17,000 to support new hygiene facility, aiming to restore dignity and hope for people experiencing homelessness.
Posted inHousing
Lakeland OKs 64 Townhomes — with Conditions
The project brings market-rate housing. Concerns about flooding and traffic safety remain.
Posted inInsight Polk
Memorial Boulevard: Can a New Homeless Shelter and Economic Revitalization Coexist?
‘Memorial Works’ crew would give homeless people stipends for cleaning, landscaping and beautification.
Posted inInsight Polk
Housing for Young Professionals or Future ‘Slum Area’? Commission Splits 5-2 on Townhome Plan
Developer wants to build 30 townhomes on a CRA-owned block north of Memorial Boulevard.
Posted inHistory
Historic Lakeland Homes Get Tender Care
Two Lakeland properties have been recognized for outstanding residential renovations.
Posted inInsight Polk
Nonprofits Offer ‘Safety Net of Last Resort’ to Families Displaced by Milton
Essential repairs will be performed at no charge for some storm-battered homeowners.
Posted inEvents
Gospel Village Invites Lakeland to ‘Walk A Mile in Their Shoes’
The inaugural fundraising walk to help chronically homeless individuals will be at Lake Parker tomorrow at 9 a.m.
Posted inInsight Polk
Underwater: Polk County Has Nation’s Highest Foreclosure Rate
Expert points to population growth, construction boom, high interest rates and skyrocketing insurance premiums.
