Envisioning a Better Downtown
INTRODUCTION
Downtown Lakeland is primed for development! We’re well on our way to activating sites all over our 10 distinct sub-districts. While private investment is the main driver of the following catalyst sites, the City of Lakeland is committed to providing infrastructure and connectivity improvements between all areas of our central city. Join us on this quest to take Lakeland to the next level!
SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT
DEVELOPMENT PHASES
PHASE I
• Integration of a 3,500 seat soccer stadium would complement the RP Funding Center by allowing additional funding sources from:
Outdoor concerts
Hosting of regional and state sporting events (football, lacrosse, and rugby)
Hosting Pre-Season MLS Games
Mud runs/Outdoor Fitness Competitions
• Potential for expansion to 5,000 seats.
• 20,000 SF of team office, concessions and bar/restaurant.
• Pedestrian plaza for gathering and pre/post-event functions.
PHASE II
• Two 4-story buildings with 94,000 sq. ft. consisting of commercial, retail and office uses.
• Reduction in surface parking with an addition of 4-story parking structure.
• The addition of the parking garage attracts development of the north parcels fronting Main Street.
• Completing Lemon Street west through to the RP Funding Center provides a Lake to Lake experience from Beulah to Mirror.
PHASE III
• Combination of Six, 4-story Commercial, Retail, Office and Residential buildings with a total of 851,400 sq. ft.
• Activation of Main Street West of Florida Avenue
• Can close Lemon Street on event days for complete pedestrian and a fan experience feel similar to Amalie Arena
• Surface parking internal to the development
* Development proposed is conceptual and may be flexed for other types of construction
TO GATEWAY CORPORATE PARK
East of the RP Funding Center is another area of downtown with vacant / underutilized parcels that leave gaps in the pedestrian experience at the street level.
GATEWAY CORPORATE PARK
GATEWAY CORPORATE PARK
DISTRIBUTED CONNECTIVITY
• Fortifying Lemon West, Southwest and South portions of the downtown will ultimately strengthen the core and support the burgeoning restaurant scene around Munn Park.
• Attracting professionals, with residual income, that might visit the RP Funding Center is crucial to downtown’s success.
MAXIMUM FUTURE POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
• Location within this quadrant lends itself to direct connectivity to the Polk Parkway, Lakeland Linder Airport, US-98 and I-4 corridors, creating a commuter’s dream.
• While the City does not own a substantial amount of property in these sub-districts, the City has an opportunity to partner with existing property owners to unlock the potential of surrounding parcels.
• Promoting the existing fiber infrastructure as an asset, the City could market this zone as a Corporate Park within the greater downtown.
A CLOSER LOOK
• Two 3-story parking garages of approximately 1,000 spaces each would let adjacent property owners focus on the highest and best use of sites resulting in 750,000 sq. ft. of Class A Office spanning 10 buildings.
• Along with the parking structures, a Lime Street promenade would be the pedestrian connector, enticing curious downtowners to walk across to the RP Funding Center for entertainment after work or trek into the core for eats and live music.
• An added marquee on the corner of Lime St and Sykes Blvd would constantly present drivers with the happenings at the RP Funding Center.
TO MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE
LEVERAGING FOR LASTING IMPACT
Moving further east past the Downtown core is the Lake Mirror and Northeast sub-districts that have some promising projects on the horizon.
Frances Langford Promenade is beautiful and historically renowned, the Massachusetts corridor and immediate area around Lake Mirror are riddled with potential to wow visitors and provide residents with alluring amenities if the right infrastructure is in place.
MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE CORRIDOR
MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE CORRIDOR
• Expanding on the theme of connectivity, we’ve identified five opportunity sites that could thrive as the timing is ripe for public investment.
• The addition of a parking garage permits development without the sole focus of parking because off-site parking will exist to support the uses.
• Adding a parking garage and pedestrian crossing on the LPD site would connect the north portion of downtown to Munn Park.
• Additional parking alleviates the congestion of Main Street garage and makes City owned property more marketable.
INTERMODAL CONNECTION
• The property on the corner of Main Street and Massachusetts Ave. can avoid surface parking, generating additional tax revenue for the City.
• The location would also be ideal for integration of an intermodal facility.
PUBLIC PLAZA
• Creates a unique experience and multiple layers of public space for pedestrians engagement.
• Features a Stormwater Educational Park.
PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY
• Meets a need while positioning the north portion of downtown as transit oriented development.
OPPORTUNITY SITES
Opportunity Site 5
• On Corner of Cedar St.
Mixed use development, giving the City the option of attracting a hotel or residential building with views of Lake Mirror and beyond.
• 62,000 sq. ft. Hotel or Residential with a portico for valet and interaction at the street level
• 6,000 sq. ft. meeting space
• 6,000 sq. ft. second floor deck
• 95,000 sq. ft. office for another prominent user
Opportunity Site 4
• By Massachusetts Ave. & Railroad Crossing.
• With this investment, the City is then poised to attract a large office user with high skill/high wage jobs at Opportunity Site 4.
• 135,000 sq. ft. Office/Mixed Use.
• 475 Employees.
Opportunity Site 3
• On corner of Bay St. and Massachusetts Ave.
• Parking would support redevelopment of the Gore Bldg. to the west which is currently underutilized because of the lack of parking.
• This building now becomes fully leasable with 16,000 sq. ft. of commercial/retail.
• Additionally, the downtown would support another 44 residential units to the north with surface parking to the rear of the building.
• These projects, combined with Mirrorton, set the stage for east/west connectivity through to Lake Wire along Bay St.
Opportunity Site 1 and 2
• On corner of E Oak St.
• Two Mixed Use 4-Story buildings
• 30,000 sq. ft. Retail
• 60,000 sq. ft. Office
• 30,000 sq. ft. Flex Lots
• 88 Residential Units
• Extended patios, cafes and pedestrian friendly streetscape
• Additional Surface and Street Parking
Opportunity Site 1
• On corner of Massachusetts Ave. & E Peachtree St.
• With this investment, the downtown becomes an attractive gateway with the potential for quality mixed-use meeting the visitor entering the core
• This gateway into Downtown will provide high quality housing and potentially lure a grocer.
DOWNTOWN VISION
Community and Economic Development Director Nicole Travis and Communications Director Kevin Cook discussing Lakeland Downtown Vision.
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