Lake Wales Envisioned

This documentary film captures historic Lake Wales at a crucial moment, as the community comes together to rethink suburban sprawl and chart out a better future. Lake Wales Envisioned picks up on 1920s plans for the city by the famous Olmsted Brothers firm, with new proposals for reviving and extending those plans to protect this “crown jewel” of Central Florida’s highlands. The Lake Wales Envisioned plan calls for revitalization, boosting the city’s economy, protecting its scenic, ecologically significant backdrop, and nurturing its families in traditional, walkable neighborhoods. This City-led initiative was supported by a large group of cosponsors/partners including 1000 Friends of Florida, Lake Wales Heritage, Bok Tower Gardens, and many others.
Become part of the mission to address the growth challenges and preserve Lake Wales as the extraordinary place envisioned by its founders. More information at lakewalesenvis... and at www.doverkohl.com

[@drm5590]

I love this. The mayor hit the nail on the head when he observed that, "so much we hope to get done has been outlawed." I hope Lake Wales succeeds!

[@ThreeRunHomer]

Excellent. There definitely is a market for traditional development and walkable/bikeable neighborhoods.

[@robertchapman9114]

It can be done!!

[@oreosk8ter]

Polk County in general is becoming a giant "Nature Hood" and I'm loving every bit of it. Downtown Lakeland is also going through a massive update similar to this. I can't wait.

[@ncMiltRhodes]

Way to go Lee!!!! (And DKP team!!!).

[@vdoverhokie]

Thanks for checking it out Milt-- means a lot coming from you

[@crfishfarm]

Division is bright for Lake Wales taking consideration that changes hard but the opportunity is there. Open your eyes wide and think out of the box these are the dynamics that are put before us now. In the upcoming years the most difficult steps are going to be made with positive outcome. We must embrace it the future is ours to hold. Much thought and planning has gone into the perspective of regaining a momentum that will benefit all. This is the most inspirational presentation that I have seen thus far of the future of Lake Wales. Good things are on the horizon.❤

[@stevepostma9264]

Great documentary!! Amazing to see so many committed stakeholders who want to see a different future for Lake Wales. So much potential to not just realize but exceed what Olmsted Jr could have ever imagined! Great work!

[@Robin.Crowder]

This is amazing!

[@princy_drisky2480]

really cant wait for this one

[@vdoverhokie]

Thanks

[@SquickersKingdom]

Awesome stuff!!!

[@freddyrodriguez4732]

Florida is a utopia. I love it here so much

[@HannahKosoff]

Omg so excited for this 😍

[@MariChael]

The last clip is of Edward Bok: “Make you the world a little bit better and more beautiful…” written large behind the commission chairs. Hope this inspires our elected leaders in their choices/ how they vote for the future of Lake Wales.

[@hikewithmike4673]

The Urban Sprawl is horrific in Florida...so much wilderness is being paved over it is sickening!

[@LuisMendezRealtor]

GReat video I cant wait for it to start building.

[@vdoverhokie]

Thank you for being at the debut screening!

[@otiswillingham]

Mrs howell was my 3rd grade substitute teacher back in the 80s

[@Carlossantos-wg8rs]

LAKE WALES IS GREAT PLACE ,LOTS OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES AND GREAT NEIGHBORS WHO CARE

[@willbygosh4887]

When are they going to renovate the Walrsbilt Hotel,it would make great affordable housing for seniors adding to downtown traffic if it isn't going to be a hotel again.

[@katiecannon8186]

Demanding developers use native plants would be a huge help. No more non-native invasives. No more one little oak tree with a few non-native edge plants. We have great native plants that can be used as a hedge that serve our wildlife at the same time. I sure hope you guys have someone who understands FL native plants on your advisory board

[@user-bb5ie8si8r]

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