El Consejo de Planificación Regional de Florida Central está trabajando con el condado de Highlands, socios comunitarios y partes interesadas para actualizar el Plan Integral del Condado de Highlands a través del Informe de Evaluación y Valoración (EAR).
Our Core Values:
SMALL-TOWN CHARACTER & CHARM
We preserve the Town’s welcoming atmosphere, historic charm, and sense of place while planning for thoughtful growth.
INTEGRITY & ACCOUNTABILITY
We are committed to ethical leadership, responsible stewardship of public resources, and transparent governance.
ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY
We support policies and partnerships that promote living-wage employment, entrepreneurship, and long-term economic resilience.
QUALITY OF LIFE
We invest in safe neighborhoods, vibrant public spaces, youth opportunities, and amenities that enhance everyday life.
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
We protect our lakes, natural resources, and public spaces through responsible planning and sustainable infrastructure practices.
COLLABORATION
We work in partnership with faith-based organizations, businesses, nonprofits, regional agencies, and residents to advance shared goals.
EXCELLENCE IN SERVICE
We strive for efficiency, professionalism, and responsiveness in delivering public services and implementing strategic priorities.
The Lake Placid Strategic Plan 2026–2030
establishes a roadmap to guide policy,
investment, and partnerships, while preserving
the Town’s charm and small-town character.
This Plan was developed with input from
community stakeholders through public
workshops, discussions with faith-based and
business leaders, and feedback collected
through community surveys.
The Mission:
Preserve small-town charm while delivering responsible governance, strengthening economic opportunity, improving infrastructure resilience, and enhancing quality of life for all residents.
The Vision:
The Town of Lake Placid is a vibrant town that creates opportunities for generations to come while our community spirit remains at the heart of everything we do.
Town Council
(Left to Right)
Council Member Joy Eberhardt
Vice Mayor Debra Worley
Mayor John Holbrook
Council Member Nell Frewin-Hays
Council Member Colleen Charles
Guiding Principle | Application Area | Implementation Actions | Intended Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
Preserve Character While Planning for Intentional Growth | Land Use Decisions | Apply design standards, context-sensitive zoning, and redevelopment guidelines that reinforce Lake Placid’s small-town character while accommodating growth. | Growth that respects community character, protects neighborhoods, and supports long-term livability. |
Strengthen Downtown as the Community’s Heart | Capital Planning / Economic Development | Prioritize investments in streetscape improvements, public gathering spaces, façade improvements, and event programming to reinforce downtown as the community hub. | Increased downtown activity, stronger local businesses, and a vibrant community gathering place. |
Elevate Arts and Cultural Identity | Economic Development / Community Partnerships | Support mural preservation, public art installations, and cultural programming through partnerships with artists, nonprofits, and tourism organizations. | Strengthened tourism identity and enhanced community pride centered on Lake Placid’s cultural assets. |
Improve Connectivity & Safety | Capital Planning | Prioritize sidewalk construction, crosswalk improvements, gateway treatments, lighting upgrades, and multi-modal transportation planning. | Safer mobility options, improved accessibility, and stronger connections between neighborhoods, downtown, and community assets. |
Promote Quality Design & Reinvestment | Land Use Decisions / Economic Development | Implement redevelopment incentives, design guidelines, and streamlined permitting to encourage high-quality infill development and property reinvestment. | Attractive development, increased property values, and stronger long-term economic vitality. |
Advance Infrastructure Resilience | Capital Planning / Budget Alignment | Coordinate stormwater upgrades, utility capacity improvements, and broadband expansion with redevelopment and capital improvement planning. | Reduced flooding risks, improved infrastructure reliability, and long-term sustainability. |
Support Families and Vulnerable Populations | Community Partnerships / Economic Development | Partner with faith-based organizations, nonprofits, and service providers to expand access to childcare, youth programs, housing assistance, and food support services. | Stronger family stability, improved social support networks, and enhanced community well-being. |
Maintain Accountability & Implementation Capacity | Budget Alignment / Governance | Establish performance measures, annual reporting, and phased implementation schedules tied to strategic priorities. | Transparent governance, measurable progress, and effective use of public resources. |
