Local firm tapped to lead efforts at The Lake District
Cushman & Wakefield Commercial Advisors will try to salvage the plans for The Lake District after the multifamily development suffered financial problems.
Topic: City of Lakeland
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November 2024
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Lakeland board bids fond farewell to Wesley Wright
Wesley Wright finished his term as Lakeland commissioner Thursday night, but his departure from the board could be temporary if he follows through with a run for mayor some day.
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Four win unopposed races in Lakeland
Candidates for all four Lakeland offices — two commissioners and two school board members — had easy victories as all of them were unopposed in Thursday’s elections.
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October 2024
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TIF, TIF: County Commission approves suburban tax incentives
The economic impact plans for new mixed-use projects in Arlington and Lakeland will help with infrastructure costs.
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Lakeland board considers traffic-calming roundabouts
The meeting also featured a discussion and possible action item related to land at Lakeland Town Square promised to the city for municipal use.
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Lakeland approves issuing bonds for new YMCA
Lakeland officials have authorized seeking up to $22 million in bonds to help with construction of a new recreation facility that will be operated by the YMCA.
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Scotts Creek Greenway to connect Lakeland trails
The trail will cut through a forested area, providing a connection from Cool Springs Park, into the city’s athletic fields and tie into the new trail within the Lakeland Town Square mixed-use development at Memphis-Arlington Road.
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Lakeland approves agreement with YMCA
After a year of negotiation, Lakeland reaches an agreement for a recreation facility where a rundown motel once stood.
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September 2024
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Mayor talks Lakeland transformation at chamber luncheon
In the past dozen years, Lakeland has made strides in population, new businesses and a stronger economy, allowing for more enhancements for the city.
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New T-ball field among big projects planned for Lakeland parks
Cool Springs Park is envisioned to include a skate park, an 18-hole disc-golf course, a splash pad, a zip line and trails. The board also approved a goat yoga program at the city’s parks.
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Lakeland wants Shelby County Sheriff’s Office command center
The proposed command center would be south of Interstate 40 off Canada Road.
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August 2024
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Suburban mayors react to BlueOval delay
The delay in the building of BlueOval in Haywood County could impact Shelby County suburbs closest to the Ford Motor Company development.
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Lakeland secures loan commitment for more I-40/Canada Road development
Lakeland officials approve approach to help fund improvements to the Memphis suburbs’ gateway near the exit of Interstate 40.
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Lakeland approves new TIF district
Lakeland officials have endorsed a new TIF — the suburb’s fourth — for improvements along U.S. 70 at Seed Tick Road.
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Lakeland approves funds for new Lakeland Prep scoreboard
As a way to celebrate the suburb, Lakeland officials have funded a new video scoreboard for the high school football field. A video supporting Lakeland is part of the plan.
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Lakeland Prep growth spurs road, traffic signal improvements
With additional students joining the junior class at Lakeland Prep, the city and school district are working on traffic woes, including installing a new signal.
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The Lake District timeline
A look at The Lake District’s complicated timeline. The future of the mixed-use project in Lakeland remains in limbo.
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Lakeland officials hope for progress soon at The Lake District
Two months after a new owner took over The Lake District in Lakeland, work remains in limbo, but research apparently is being done behind the scenes.
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June 2024
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Lakeland approves final reading of fiscal budget and tax rate
Lakeland approves its annual budget, maintaining the lowest municipal property tax rate in Shelby County.
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May 2024
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Development spotlighted at Lakeland chamber luncheon
Michael Walker, Lakeland city manager, said development in the suburb has not only helped enhance the city but also provided a successful revenue stream.
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Lakeland board OKs budget with no property-tax hike
“Taxes stink, but they are necessary to accomplish our goals as a city,” Lakeland Mayor Josh Roman said after the meeting.
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Lakeland budget draft proposes no tax increase
Leaders of the Memphis suburb intend to avoid a property tax increase for the coming fiscal year that begins in July.
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The Lake District property acquired by lender in foreclosure sale
Developer Yehuda Netanel has fallen short in his attempt to obtain the necessary financing to save his The Lake District project in Lakeland.
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What does the future hold for Memphis’ suburban housing market?
While increased interest rates and rising cost of materials have slowed the housing market, things could improve by the end of this year or the first of 2025.
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Lakeland approves mixed-use commercial project along U.S. 70
The Heathfield project received its latest approval during a Lakeland Board of Commissioners meeting this week as development along U.S. 70 steadily continues.
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