MEMORIAL BOULEVARD (US 92)
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY

The City has adopted an Economic Development Strategy study in collaboration with Ayres, a planning, design, and engineering firm to take a proactive and cohesive approach to revitalizing the corridor. The main objectives of the study are:

  • Formulate an economic development vision through a community-driven process.

  • Draft innovative strategies that align local planning efforts and planned infrastructure improvements.

  • Outline robust implementation steps for action.

The City of Lakeland is one of the fastest-growing municipalities in the nation. Memorial Boulevard extends 6 miles between I-4 and East Lake Parker Drive in the northern part of the City.  As public infrastructure investments are being made here, the City aims to improve the Memorial Boulevard (US 92) corridor to attract investments, strengthen the adjacent residential communities, enhance pedestrian safety, boost the local economy, and increase employment opportunities. Thank you for your participation!

 

WHAT HAS HAPPENED SO FAR?

Memorial Blvd Corridor Study & Data Assessment

Over 750 Survey Responses!

Phase II has been adopted at the City Commission’s July 7th, 2025 Meeting

See the Final Report Here
Memorial Blvd Economic Development Strategy Study

PUBLIC MEETING #2: Thursday, April 24, 2025; 6pm-8pm
Haus 820
820 N Massachusetts Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801

To View the PowerPoint Presentation Click HERE

PUBLIC MEETING #1: Thursday, February 20, 2025; 6pm-8pm
Coleman-Bush Building
1104 Martin L King Jr. Ave
Lakeland, FL 33805

WHAT’S NEXT?

Staff will work on adopted implementation framework focused on the following four categories:

  1. Corridor Experience

  2. Redevelopment Areas

  3. Corridor Connectivity

  4. Policies & Programs

The full outline of the Implementation Framework can be found on Section 4 of the City’s Memorial Blvd Economic Development Strategy Study beginning on Page 35.

Questions? Contact us
Phone: 863-834-5200
Email: lcra@lakelandgov.net

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