Last week, Lake Wales, FL residents heard a compelling call to action on the community’s future. Lake Wales Envisioned is a momentous effort aimed at curbing sprawl along the rapidly developing Lake Wales Ridge in central Florida due to a collapsing citrus industry and continued development pressures. Warch the recording of the presentation:
Residents were presented with an alternative vision for this special place; a vision that turned a very possible near future of endless cul-de-sacs, cars, garages, and asphalt into a lovable landscape of over 25,000 acres of newly proposed conservation lands, parks and open space, greenways, trails and community gardens interspersed with walkable neighborhoods connected to one another where residents have a chance to build relationships and live fulfilled lives.
The famous Olmsted Brothers planning firm advanced improvement plans for Lake Wales and nearby Bok Tower Gardens, and created a “city in a garden” for the enjoyment of future generations. Now is the time to make a determined effort to save the Lake Wales Ridge from rampant sprawl.
A variety of local, state, and national partners are supporting the City in this effort, underscoring the importance of the Lake Wales Envisioned plan to the city and region. Learn more at lakewalesenvisioned.com.