The Lakeland Downtown Development Authority strives to help business owners, citizens, and visitors have the best downtown experience possible. The organization’s role has changed over the decades, as the city established additional CRA districts and the city commission became the CRA board. Today, the LDDA’s focus is more streamlined: Marketing – Maintenance – Management. The LDDA is an advocate for the businesses and property owners in its district, and oversees business development.
Julie Townsend
Julie Townsend is the Executive Director of the Lakeland Downtown Development Authority. Julie has been involved in advocating for and promoting Downtown for more than 10 years, first serving as a board member and then Executive Director of the Downtown Lakeland Partnership.”We want businesses to grow and prosper here and help by gathering data about the district and promoting it as a place to locate. We also communicate and facilitate a clean and safe community and work to enhance physical improvements.” Email