The Lakeland Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is on a roll, releasing a Downtown draft plan just after sharing one for Dixieland.

This new plan includes a fresh vision for Downtown, and a slew of strategies were proposed to meet these four overarching goals:

Infill and redevelopment — Maintain an inventory of open sites and prepare high-priority sites for redevelopment
Economic development and retail strategy — Activate underused commercial spaces and make opening Downtown businesses more accessible
Housing and residential retention — Expand housing options across income levels and encourage infill housing
Placemaking, mobility, and connectivity — Strengthen district identity, keep pedestrians safe, and manage parking options strategically

The plan also includes an extended district sunset date in 2050, rather than 2035, giving the CRA more time to bring its vision to life. It goes before the CRA Advisory Board on Thursday, June 4 before it's adopted in August. Have thoughts? You can still submit public feedback.