Lakeland looks to limit apartments as rental development interest grows
Construction continues of the townhomes at the Lake District in Lakeland July 24, 2026. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian file)
Lakeland officials want to prevent the possibility for a growing number of rental properties after townhomes initially intended for sale in The Lake District became rentals.
Meanwhile, the number of multifamily developers showing interest in the suburb is growing, leading city officials studying ways to curb the rise in rentals.
The Lakeland Municipal Planning and Design Review Commission discussed options for limiting apartment development in future multifamily projects at its meeting on Thursday, Nov. 12.
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Michael Waddell
Michael Waddell is a native Memphian with more than 20 years of professional writing and editorial experience, working most recently with The Daily News and High Ground News.
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