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Council hears final draft of Lakeland neighborhood plan; adoption scheduled for next week
Summary
City planning staff presented the final draft of the Lakeland neighborhood plan on May 13, highlighting zoning recommendations, heritage‑district ideas and community partnerships for a Pierce Avenue demonstration garden; the council signaled support and staff will place the plan on the consent agenda for adoption next week.
College Park planning staff on May 13 presented the final draft of the long‑running Lakeland neighborhood plan, describing a community‑led vision for redevelopment, cultural preservation and improved walkability.
Senior planner Carlos Núñez said the plan — developed over roughly 18 months with more than 20 public engagements and university partnerships — was intended to “restore Lakeland’s historic legacy and community identity while addressing the long‑standing impacts of displacement and inequity.” Núñez emphasized zoning changes that the plan would use to transition density across the neighborhood, propose new neighborhood commercial zones on Rhode Island Avenue, and create a cultural heritage overlay to recognize Lakeland’s…
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