Neighborhood shops can ease traffic congestion by reducing the number of cars on the road.
Category: Housing
Posted inHistory, Housing, Neighborhoods
Historic ‘Watch List’ Identifies Seven Blighted Lakeland Properties Worth Saving
Four of the distinctive homes are not in historic districts.
Posted inBusiness, Housing
Former Sears Store Relisted for Sale, Putting Planned Apartments in Doubt
The Flacks Group says it’s moving forward with the project, but would abandon its plans and sell for the right price.
Posted inConsumer, Housing
Citizens Cancels Lakeland Couple’s Home Insurance, Despite $56K in Upgrades
Homeowners’ ordeal highlights the challenges many Floridians face as they struggle to replace dropped policies.
Posted inCity Hall, Family, Housing, News, Social Services
‘One More Child’ Planning Major Expansion to Lake Hunter Campus
The Lakeland-based child welfare agency’s plans will more than double the size of its campus when completed.
Posted inHousing, Social Services
Lakeland Housing Authority: More Than Just Housing
The federally-funded agency also provides job training, senior healthcare, tutoring and financial counseling.
Posted inCrime / Justice, Downtown, Housing, Public Safety
Uptick in Arrests of Homeless People for Camping on City-Owned Property
Lakeland Police have arrested at least 10 people for camping or trespassing on city property over the past two months.
Posted inCity Hall, Environment, Housing
City’s First ‘Solar Microgrid’ Neighborhood Planned for NW Lakeland
Lakeland Electric is partnering with Highland Homes to create a solar-powered subdivision of 77 interconnected homes.
Posted inHousing
Lakeland Invests in Affordable Housing, But New Units are ‘Not Nearly Enough’
The city has invested millions to support affordable housing, but for every lucky person who gets in, many more wait.
Posted inConsumer, Housing
Lakeland Homeowners’ Insurance Woes Mount As Another Carrier Pulls Out of Florida
Local homeowners are struggling to find and pay for coverage. Many are turning to Citizens; 1 in 8 are risking going uninsured.