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. Retention ponds to be constructed by the FDOT will comprise the southwest corner of the intersection between State Road 50 and Delta Street to the south.

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has funded construction of State Road 436/State Road 50 intersection improvements and associated ramps ("flyover") to improve traffic flow at this intersection. Construction of the intersection improvement project is to begin in fiscal year 2008-09 and last three to four years.

The FDOT project presents the opportunity for Orange County to plan for the redevelopment of the Study Area to enhance the area's role as a gateway to the metropolitan area and also serve the needs of current and future residents.

The State Road 436/State Road 50 Area Redevelopment Plan is intended to create a more cohesive land use pattern, community identity, and circulation system, while addressing potential visual and pedestrian constraints from the flyover in the redevelopment of the Study Area and the financing of infrastructure investments required for the Study Area to attain its full redevelopment potential.

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

The following information resources are related to this project:

• Process and Schedule - Description of the planning process and an overview of the project schedule.
• Public Involvement - Times, dates, places, and general information about opportunities for public involvement for this project.
• Study Area Map (PDF - 1.4 MB) - Detailed map showing the location of the project in Orange County

Alissa Barber Torres, AICP, Chief Planner
Orange County Growth Management Department, Planning Division
201 South Rosalind Avenue
Orlando, Florida 32802-1393
Phone: 407-836-0924  Fax: 407-836-5862
Email: Alissa.Torres@ocfl.net

Para información en español llame a:

Luis Nieves-Ruiz, AICP, Senior Planner
Orange County Growth Management Department, Planning Division
201 South Rosalind Avenue
Orlando, Florida 32802-1393
Phone: 407-836-5682  Fax: 407-836-5862
Email: Luis.Nieves-Ruiz@ocfl.net

For information about the FDOT flyover project, please contact:

Megan Olivera
Public Information Officer
Phone: 407-482-7813
Email: molivera@qca-inc.com
FDOT District 5 Construction Project Website