A tour of Lake Wales by an influential group of specialty builders may lead to interest in new “traditional neighborhood” housing in the area, according to organizers of the event.
Several dozen members of the National Town Builders Association arrived by motorcoach to visit the area, with stops at Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wailes Park, and a walking tour through the downtown area.
The group was led by Victor Dover, principal of the planning firm of Dover, Kohl & Partners, which led the design of the Lake Wales Connected plan and the newer Lake Wales Envisioned plan. Lake Wales City Manager James Slaton, CRA Chairman Robin Gibson, and Lake Wales Heritage President Robert Connors were among local leaders who shared their positive visions of the ongoing changes happening in the city…