Lakeland approves new plan for The Lake District after years of setbacks
A new economic plan for The Lake District was approved by Lakeland leaders, providing a fresh start for the area. (Brad Vest/Special to The Daily Memphian file)
Two Lakeland commissions approved economic impact and tax increment financing (TIF) plans for an area south of the Interstate 40 and Canada Road interchange during a special-called meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 9.
During the joint session with the Lakeland Industrial Development Board and the Board of Commissioners, the groups unanimously approved the TIF for the Lakeland Gateway South, providing a fresh start to the area after years of challenges and setbacks.
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City of Lakeland The Lake District tax increment financing Gateway TIF district Yehuda Netanel Romspen Investment Corp. Lakeland Mayor Josh Roman Subscriber OnlyThank you for being a subscriber to The Daily Memphian. Your support is critical.
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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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