Vision
The Downtown Redevelopment Manager envisions the continued development of a healthy, vibrant City with better jobs, improved shopping areas, a strong economic base and a diversified range of housing opportunities for the citizenry.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Downtown Redevelopment Manager of the City of Lake City is to provide professional, proactive planning services to citizens, developers and government officials which enhance the future quality of life for the people of Lake City.
Values
A balanced approach of development, which incorporates protection of the City’s valuable environmental resources, promotion of high quality architecture and landscaping, and traffic and parking planning, are all values the Downtown Redevelopment Manger strives for, while providing professional, responsive, and friendly solutions to fulfill our mission.
Goals
Maintain a range of housing options to include:
-Encourage mixed use developments on select sites
-Continue requirements for affordable housing through CDBG
-Encourage affordable housing development through incentives offered in a Brownfield designated area
Enhance the visual attractiveness and distinctiveness of the City
-Continued participation with the Downtown Beautification Committee
-Encourage the Garden Club, and the Community College Landscaping Department to participate with the Downtown Beautification Committee
Continue business retention and attraction efforts
-Ensure land is zoned to allow for business uses prior to development plans, or direct developers to Growth Management Department for policies and procedures |
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