The Brief
- Lake Wales’ Grove Manor public housing complex, built in 1972, will be demolished in phases and redeveloped into a new 210-unit affordable housing community.
- The project is backed by $1 million from the city, $1.5 million from Polk County and $21 million in federal tax credits to improve housing conditions and affordability.
- Most current residents will remain in Lake Wales during redevelopment, with construction expected to take about 18 months.
LAKE WALES, Fla. – A public housing complex in Lake Wales will be demolished and redeveloped into affordable housing.
Grove Manor opened back in the ’70s in the historic core and, as such, is in need of significant repairs.
Janet Walker was born and raised in Lake Wales and has lived at Grove Manor for 40 years.
“I took the good with the bad because I needed somewhere to stay,” said Walker. “I love the people who work here. I love Albert and his crew. They’re nice people, and this is a really lovely little neighborhood.”…