It’s 2020 + the future has never looked so clear. In the midst of so much change in our little Swan City, we know that it can sometimes be difficult to keep up-to-date on what our community leaders are making a current priority.

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To get you off on the right foot this year, here’s a roundup of what’s being included in Lakeland officials’ agenda for 2020:

A heightened focus on roadway infrastructure + transportation:
The South Florida Avenue Experiment (slated to start this spring).
The potential of a transit hub – that could replace the 30-year-old Citrus Connection Center.
More parking (looking at you Lakeland Police Department-adjacent garage + Heritage Parking Garage).

All that’s happening at Lakeland Linder International Airport:

Amazon opening a 285,000 sq. ft. air cargo facility this summer, which will bring up to 1,000 jobs to the area.
Commercial air service is still in the talks, according to city leaders.

Groundbreaking developments:

Florida Polytechnic University’s innovation district.
A look at the city’s Catalyst plan – featuring a future skyline for the city in years to come.
Warehouse development near I-4.
And in case you missed it, here’s a quick catch-up session on other upcoming developments in 2020.

Click here for what you can expect this year.

– LALtoday team (Jessica + Kaylee)