Commissioner Sara Roberts McCarley, City ofLakeland
Creating a Lean but Comprehensive Plan
Teresa Maio, AICP,Assistant Director of Community Dev.
Patricia M Steed, Executive Director, Central Florida RPC
Sara Roberts McCarley City of CommissionerLakeland Patricia M. Steed Central Florida RegionalCouncilPlanning Teresa Maio, AICP City of Lakeland CommunityDevelopmentEconomicand
About Lakeland Incorporated: 1885 Population: 120,279 Area: Approx. 75 sq. mi Major Employers: Publix Super Markets, Lakeland Regional Health, Amazon, GEICO, Colleges/Universities:Summit Florida Southern College, Southeastern University, Florida Polytechnic University TransportationHub: I-4 CorridorandConvergenceof manyArterialRoads.
Lakeland Comprehensive Plan History
When Less is MORE: Planning on a diet!
A Commissioner’s Perspective Sara Roberts McCarley: • City of Lakeland Commissioner • Board Member Lakeland Vision • Former Executive Director, Polk Vision • Founder and President, Randy Roberts Foundation 6
www.lakelandvision.org
Our Community. Our Future. Our Vision.
Vision!
Updating Our Community’s
• 250+ Participated at Community Events with Surveys • 350+ Participated at Presentations with Voting • 400+ Online Responses Received Total input from the Lakeland Community Approximately 1,000! Our Community. Our Future. Our Vision. Community Participation
Our Community. Our Future. Our Vision.
Continuing Priorities
New Priorities
Our Community. Our Future. Our Vision.
Lakeland Vision Community Driven Focus Areas
Our Community. Our Future. Our Vision. V Community Priorities Strong & Safe Neighborhoods EducationLifelong Jobs for EconomyVibranta Activities for a CommunityDiverse
▪ Quality of Life ▪ Economic Opportunity ▪ Fiscal Management ▪ Growth Management ▪ Communication Our Community Values
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Teresa Maio, AICP Director Community of Lakeland:
A Community’s Perspective
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Development, City
Pivot from Policy to People
Our Community Priorities Business & Job Creation Housing Choices Transportation Choices Infrastructure & Parks Lakes & Environment Community Involvement Culture & History
Priorities Listed by Average Rank
Business and Job Creation
Housing Choices
Area of Focus Comprehensive Plan Element Economic Development Future Land Use Transportation Diverse Community Neighborhoods and Historic Preservation Recreation and Open Space Housing Future Land Use Housing Infrastructure and Parks RecreationInfrastructureand Open Space Lakes and Environment Infrastructure Conservation Transportation NeighborhoodsTransportation and Historic Preservation
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Estimated City Population 1980 - 2030
Our Community Trends
Estimated Lakeland Planning Area Population 2019 - 2030
Our Community Trends
Relatable, relevant, and flexible.
City Vision, Mission and Values
A Planning Perspective Pat Steed, Executive Director,Central Florida Regional Planning Council: • Lakeland Vision, Vice-Chair Board ofDirectors • Former Planning Director, City ofLakeland • Former Planning & TPO Director, PolkCounty • Creating a Lean but Comprehensive Plan ✓ Plan Update Goals ✓ Plan Guidance ✓ Plan Structure
Look Forward Lakeland! Highest Priorities: • Business & Job Creation • Housing Choices • Transportation Choices • Infrastructure & Parks • Lakes & Environment • Community Involvement • Culture & History Our Community Priorities Community Values Survey Highest Value City Goal: • Quality of Life • Economic Opportunity • Fiscal Management • Growth Management • Communication Our CommunityValues Lakeland Vision Our Community. Our Future. Our Vision. • Strong and NeighborhoodsSafe • Jobs for a Vibrant Economy • Lifelong Education • Activities for a Diverse Community Our Community Vision .
Plan Update 2030 Goals • Focus on City and Community Visions • No Substantive Policy Changes • Plan Reorganization • Reduce Policy Duplication • Remove Completed Policies • Easier to use and read LEAN!
Plan Guidance CityValuesCommunitySurvey,2019 Look Survey,LakelandForward2019 Lakeland Vision: Our Community, Our Future, Our Vision, 2019 CityBudgetCommission2019,2020 Chapter 163, Florida Statutes
Plan Structure by Chapter ▪ Vibrant and Inclusive Community ▪ Efficient & Well-Maintained Infrastructure ▪ Safe & Convenient Mobility Options ▪ Attractive & Environmentally-Friendly Community ▪ Responsible & Accessible Government
Chapters7 Vibrant and CommunityInclusive Efficient & InfrastructureMaintainedWellSafe Convenient&MobilityOptions Attractive Environmentally&-FriendlyCommunity Responsible & GovernmentAccessible Elements10 UseLandFuture Housing Recreation SpaceOpen& Neighborhoods Historic& Preservation Infrastructure Transportation Conservation Intergovernmental Coordination SchoolPublic Facilities Capital Improvement 90 Objectives 14 4 6 4 12 16 6 7 17 4 Policies516 80 20 20 28 60 119 35 40 95 19 Maps39 10 3 2 8 8 4 2 2
Vibrant and Inclusive Community Our Vision: Strong neighborhoods support our cultural history and our economic future Elements • Future Land Use • Housing • Recreation & Open Space • Neighborhoods & Historic Preservation--NEW
Vibrant and Inclusive Community Our Trends: Future Land Use City of Lakeland • 75 sq mi (48,029.35 ac) Lakeland Planning Area • 206 sq mi (131,956 ac) Goal: To provide for the best possible organization of land uses to meet the physical, cultural, and economic needs of the present and future population in a manner that will maintain or improve the quality of the natural and manmade environment.
• Urban
Vibrant and Inclusive Community Future Land Use Intensity Areas
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Intensity areas are large geographic areas proposed for development extending from the most urban areas at the core to the least urban at the edge of the suburban area.
• Central City Transit Supportive Area Development Area Suburban Area
Our Trends: Neighborhoods and Historic Preservation
• Florida Southern College Campus is designated a National Historic Landmark by U.S. Dept. of the Interior as largest single-site collection of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture in the world.
Goal: Every neighborhood will have a stable quality of life.
Vibrant and Inclusive Community
• Over 100 geographically defined neighborhoods.
• Seven Lakeland historic districts listed on the National Register of Historic places.
Efficient and Well-Maintained Infrastructure Our Vision: Reliable services support human and environmental health Infrastructure Element • Potable Water • Wastewater • Solid Waste • Stormwater Management • Protection of Surface Waters & Ground Water Aquifers
Safe and Convenient Mobility Options Our Vision: Transportation systems for everyone, everywhere Transportation Element • Roadways • Public Transportation • Bike, Pedestrian, and Other Transportation Modes • Land Use and Transportation Coordination
• Investigation of shallow aquifer wells as a source of irrigation water for major parks throughout Lakeland.
Goal: Conserve, restore and manage natural resources to preserve and enhance their quality for future use.
Attractive and Environmentally-Friendly Community Our Trends: Conservation
• Use of Florida-Friendly landscaping wherever possible; and,
Three conservation efforts that have aided in Water Utilities’ conservation efforts:
• Irrigation of the public recreation area around Lake Morton, converted from a potable water source to lake water;
Responsible and Accessible Government Our Vision: Maintain financial stability while providing for growth and redevelopment Elements • Intergovernmental Coordination • Public School Facilities • Capital Improvement
Our City Vision A vibrant, innovative, culturally, inclusive community!world-class Our City Mission A community working together to achieve an exceptional quality of life. Our Community Vision A vibrant community of opportunity for a lifetime!
The LEAN Comprehensive Plan How is it Working? • Commissioner’s Perspective • Planning Staff Perspective • Community Perspective
Teresa.Maio@LakelandGov.net
www.cfrpc.org
Psteed@cfrpc.org
www.heartland2060.org
Sara.McCarley@LakelandGov.net
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