FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Alissa Barber Torres, AICP, Chief Planner
Research and Intergovernmental Coordination Section
Orange County Planning Division
407-836-0924 (direct)
Alissa.Torres@ocfl.net
http://www.ocfl.net/planning

Commissioner Mildred Fernandez and Orange County Government will be hosting a series of three interactive community design workshops (also known as a “Charrette”) for the State Road 436/State Road 50 Area Redevelopment Plan. The Charrette will engage residents, business owners, and other community members in developing and evaluating redevelopment scenarios with an appropriate land use mix, infrastructure, beautification through landscaping and design standards, and other elements.

Event Dates and Times:
Thursday Aug. 21, 2008 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Saturday Aug. 23, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday Aug. 26, 2008 from 5:30 to 7:45 p.m.

Location:  
Barry University School of Law, Moot Court Room,
6441 East Colonial Drive, Orlando, Florida  32807

Background:  
State Road 436/State Road 50 Area Redevelopment Plan Study Area is a gateway to major activity centers in Orange County and the City of Orlando and to Azalea Park, Lake Barton, and other great neighborhoods. The Charrette is part of a larger project that will result in a Redevelopment Plan, Streetscape Plan, and an Investment Plan for infrastructure, all designed to facilitate community redevelopment and enhancement. Project information and updates are available at http://www.ocfl.net/planning/43650arearedevelopmentplan.htm.

Redevelopment Plan Study Area Boundaries:
North: County District 3 boundary (Auver Boulevard/Partridge Lane)
South: East-West Expressway
East: North Goldenrod Road
West: Truman Road/Old Cheney Highway/City of Orlando limits

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