Lakeland commissioners approved a long-disputed development agreement for the former Wedgewood golf course on Monday, May 18, in a 6-1 vote, despite another tense public hearing dominated by traffic concerns from area residents. Ten neighbors spoke against the agreement, arguing congestion around Carpenters Way and U.S. 98 has worsened dramatically since the project’s original traffic […]
Tag: Wedgewood
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
New Wedgewood Proposal Cuts Homes, Adds Roads, and Rekindles Doubts
The developer’s latest rewrite would reduce density and improve traffic flow around Carpenter’s Way, but residents say trust remains the bigger issue.
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
Commission Tackles Stormwater, Pedestrian Bridge and More at Marathon Meeting
The final meeting of 2025, and Mutz’s last as mayor, was nearly 7.5 hours.
Posted inHousing
More Townhomes, Fewer Apartments: Developers Seek to Change Wedgewood Plan
New design moves taller buildings inward and adds a second access point for Lakeland drivers.
Posted inNeighborhoods
City Considering 1,000 New Homes on Wedgewood’s Golf Course
The developers tempered the plans after hearing neighbors’ objections, but some neighbors say they remain opposed. A decision is scheduled for Dec. 5.
