The Lakeland Downtown Development Authority (LDDA) was established in 1977 as a special taxing district aimed at revitalizing Downtown Lakeland, Florida. Through an additional property tax, the LDDA funds various initiatives and works closely with the City Commission to make physical improvements, manage events like the Downtown Farmers Curb Market and First Friday, and execute marketing campaigns to promote the area as an attractive place to live, work, and play.
As a separate entity from the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), the LDDA focuses on advocating for Downtown and its investors, while the CRA manages an appointed volunteer board and is funded through redirected tax increment. With a cooperative plan in place, the LDDA collaborates with the City to ensure the maintenance and enhancement of the Downtown area, striving to transform it from a once unappealing location to a vibrant and thriving urban center.
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