![]() Now considered an economically depressed area, Orlando leaders are working with business owners in the community to improve the area’s reputation. The area is located just west of the Central Business district along Division Ave and West Church Street. ParramoreĮstablished in the 1880s, Parramore is the historical hub of Orlando’s African-American community. With such close proximity to the Central Business District for working professionals, this has become a valuable area for those who seek the convenience of work/play/live in downtown Orlando. This is a vibrant area that has seen many apartments and condominiums built, bringing a diverse collection of businesses including dining and shopping to the area. Located north of Colonial Drive, the border of this area is Interstate 4 to the west, and Highland Avenue to the east, the north border is N Orange Ave & the I-4 on-ramps at Lake Ivanhoe. The 5-mile radius population of downtown is 273,335 North Quarter Downtown boast an employment-population, estimated to be 149,298 with over 40% being college educated. The estimated population of downtown is 43,388 with an average age of 41.3 living in 20,520 households. There are distinct neighborhoods in downtown North Quarter to the north, Lake Eola Heights Historic District just north of Lake Eola, South Eola contains Lake Eola Park and continues to the east and south of Lake Eola, Thornton Park in the east, Parramore in the west, Lake Cherokee Historic District to the south, and the Central Business District between Colonial Drive and Lake Lucerne in the center. The cluster of professional services, large labor force, and proximity to government services are key contributors to the presence of major corporations in the community.ĭowntown Orlando is the historic core and central business district of Orlando, Florida, United States. It is the dominant Class A office supply in the Central Florida region. Downtown Orlando also boasts 13 million square feet of office space in the urban core. More than 149,298 professionals work Downtown Orlando on a daily basis. Under the current longstanding leadership of Mayor Buddy Dyer, Downtown Orlando serves these industries by creating a business and quality of life environment that supports the various industries in the Downtown core and the entire Central Florida region.ĭowntown Orlando is the ideal location for corporate and division headquarters. It is the hub for finance, government, and commerce. Even though the theme parks are only minutes away, tourists rarely venture into the Downtown district, allowing the local culture to develop into something uniquely Orlando.ĭowntown Orlando is the core of Central Florida’s diverse emerging economy. The bar and club scene is legendary, and touring musicians from around the world regularly stop in to play on the many local stages. Downtown Orlando serves as Central Florida’s hub for both business and culture, and is a lively epicenter for nightlife, performing arts, retail, business, restaurants, and galleries. ![]()
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