LAKELAND — Lakeland Downtown Development Authority has a long wish list of changes it would like to implement across downtown in the upcoming year. The Ledger has a round up of some the ideas proposed for Downtown Lakeland, from security cameras to 12 Days of Cocktails:
Farmer’s Market expansion coming?
There’s talk of the LDDA expanding the Lakeland Downtown Farmer’s Curb Market this year with more vendors, more music and possibly family activities.
Julie Townsend, the LDDA’s executive director, said city staff had asked whether the LDDA would be willing to expand the footprint of the market into Munn Park when there isn’t another scheduled public event in the space. This could mean more unique vendors, music, family lawn games or any combination of elements. It’s still being discussed, but there’s potential.
Bringing in beautiful blooms
The LDDA is purchasing sets of 20 self-watering flower pots in an effort to beautify the city’s downtown core. There are two types of pots: large round pots and long rectangular planters.