Pathway for Business Development
 The
City’s Business Development Division has worked to create a stable and
diversified economy in the Parramore community by creating an
entrepreneurial environment and offering business assistance that has retained businesses and attracted targeted employers and small
neighborhood-oriented businesses.
Since Pathways for Parramore was launched in June 2005,
the City has leveraged nearly $450,000 to assist small
businesses.
Current Projects
Renaissance at Carver Square, a mixed-use development
strategically located at the corner of Parramore Avenue and Church
Street, will consist of office, retail, and residential spaces, a small
business incubator and a public parking garage. The Urban Trust
Bank will serve as a major tenant for this project. Plans also
currently include restoring the Carver Theater.
 Facade
Grant Program
In
an effort to encourage the beautification of Orlando’s older
buildings, the boundaries of the City’s Facade Grant Program will be
extended to the area along Church Street from Terry Avenue to
Parramore Avenue, and then south on Parramore to Long Street. In
addition, Parramore will be a priority zone for this program.
Staff is developing a block-by-block plan to encourage mixed-use
development or “Parramore Town Center” concept closer to Interstate 4
and developing strategies to protect and encourage low-density
residential development west of Parramore Avenue and South of the 408.
For more information
City of Orlando Business Development Division
(407) 246- 2821
http://www.cityoforlando.net/economic.
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