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Anchored by the intersection of two of Orange County's major commercial arterials, the State Road 436/State Road 50 Area Redevelopment Plan Study Area ("Study Area") serves as a gateway to major activity centers in Orange County and the City of Orlando and the Azalea Park, Engelwood, Lake Barton communities. Comprised of approximately four square miles, the Study Area is bounded by the County's District 3 boundary (generally Auver Boulevard/Partridge Lane) to the north, the East-West Expressway to the south, North Goldenrod Road to the east, and Truman Road/Old Cheney Highway/City of Orlando limits to the west (Study Area Map - PDF 1.4 MB).
In October 2004, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners adopted the "State Road 436/State Road 50 Corridor Overlay District" to promote the enhancement of a portion of the study area by prohibiting land uses of concern to the community. The Redevelopment Plan Study Area has a fragmented land use pattern that combines regional commercial and service uses with neighborhood-serving retail and restaurants, residential areas with extreme variation in lot sizes, and office and light industrial uses. Several institutional uses, such as Colonial High School, elementary schools, and Lake Barton Park, also serve communities in this area. Several large parcels are found at the intersection, including the former McInerney Ford dealership and the Blackburn Auto Mart.
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is constructing the State Road 436/State Road 50 intersection improvements and associated ramps ("flyover") to improve traffic flow at this intersection.
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