Parramore's Future: Highrise Development or No?

[jack]

That would make sense, but that site is only 5 acres.  Maybe they would do half at Otey (sports fields?) and half where the current rec center is? 

Good point. I am not sure how it will be laid out and cannot find a site plan. 

[sunshine]

But the article from O-sentinel said corner of paramorre and Amelia

[aent]

That would make sense, but that site is only 5 acres.  Maybe they would do half at Otey (sports fields?) and half where the current rec center is? 

Yours looks the closest. If you expand your map up to Amelia, its all already owned by the School Board. Also looks like the School Board of Orange County has purchased everything on the north side of Federal St, and half way down the south side of Amelia. The remainder is one owner, that I'm sure they're trying to get (perhaps under contract, just not closed?) as that looks like it would make it the reported acreage. So it appears to be the area bounded by Parramore, Amelia, Livingston, and Westmoreland, excluding the southwest corner, south of Federal St for about 500 ft.

[aent]

I put it on a map, here's a map of what appears to be owned by the school board, the remaining northwest block in this is owned by one owner, and if acquired would make the acreage match up with what is reported in the article.

Edited January 26, 2015 by aent

[truebluecfl]

This would be great to see. http://www.cityoforlando.net/mayor/parramore-comprehensive-neighborhood-plan/

Edited January 27, 2015 by truebluecfl

[truebluecfl]

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&ei=59_GVM2rFMTasATx24KQAw&url=http://www.cityoforlando.net/city-planning/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2014/12/MPBCaseReport2014-12_GMP2014-00039.pdf&ved=0CC0QFjAD&usg=AFQjCNGkrkx3ycGPA2WUubEvbtdU35YiAw&sig2=cOmzz4TVolj7h-DBw-haMA

Here's the link to the full planning for Parramore. Plans are to make OBT and Church street a central district hub with mid rise projects.

Edited January 27, 2015 by truebluecfl

[smileguy]

This would be great to see. http://www.cityoforlando.net/mayor/parramore-comprehensive-neighborhood-plan/

 

I hope there can be some historic preservation. Restoration of buildings like Ebenezer Methodist Church and some of the buildings along S. Parramore will help retain the character to the neighborhood.

[truebluecfl]

I was going to say the same thing.I've said multiple times that church belongs on that corner, Even if it is converted to something else. As for the buildings on Parramore I'm sure they'll keep them, they seem to still be there in the renderings.

[Boomer136]

aent got it right it appears. Thanks for the links trueblucfl, Best news source in Orlando, This forum!

 

Here is a powerpoint presentation about the Parramore Project.

[prahaboheme]

I've always really liked the remaining art deco buildings on S. Parramore Ave.  I do hope these are preserved through the gentrification process.

[truebluecfl]

It is mentioned in the full report that they will be turning Parramore Ave into a historic district, so I assume they will want to restore and keep the buildings.

[bulldogger]

I can envision Parramore Avenue turning into an area similar to the French Quarter in NO. 

[HankStrong]

The filthiest place on Earth?

 

Morals aside, it's physically filthy.

[jrs2]

^^

The French Quarter is awesome.  Filth adds to its character.  There's nothing like the detergent spewing street cleaner chugging along Bourbon early in the am.

 

^^

That's an interesting point about Parramore Ave.  I don't think it would become like Bourbon St.  Probably akin to Frenchmen St...a smaller version of Bourbon.

[alex]

I put it on a map, here's a map of what appears to be owned by the school board, the remaining northwest block in this is owned by one owner, and if acquired would make the acreage match up with what is reported in the article.

 

Looks like you were right about the location of the Parramore School (dark green building peeking out on the left side):

 

[gibby]

I thought Terry was going to sort of replace Parramore as the main north-south in that area since the soccer stadium was going to fubar Parramore.  This plan shows Terry being cut-off.  I like it otherwise.  They should streetscape Concord though.

[Jernigan]

I don't know if this shows Terry being cut off or not - looks like the yellow is just a zone.

That said - any chance that a secondary goal of splicing Parramore to promulgate development along the northern part from the stadium to 50?

[Boomer136]

I do notice Terry diverting through existing buildings to tie directly to the Edgewater intersection with 50. That's good.

[alex]

I thought Terry was going to sort of replace Parramore as the main north-south in that area since the soccer stadium was going to fubar Parramore. 

 

Terry Ave doesn't exist above the railroad tracks right now, so I wonder if this new segment will connect to the existing one--which means a new rail crossing would be required. If they do create a new rail crossing, it could definitely turn Terry into the main north-south stretch. 

[gibby]

I'm seeing a plaza with trees blocking Terry.  Is that plaza elevated, with Terry running underneath?

[sunshine]

Is there land set aside for future expansion for UCF? Isnt some point that YMCA is going in creative village as well?

 

With 15K students in the area, I think they should design dedicated bike lane into this. And set aside land for future LRT from here to UCF east

[Jernigan]

Where is the land owned to set aside for UCF east to downtown? Personally for a trip that far with NOTHING OF INTEREST between the two, id prefer frequent express buses that take the 408 to research park.

[mcn11]

I agree with the express bus. The only possible stop I could envision would be Baldwin park/fashion square. Other than that, there's nothing unless you make the route go through winter park.

They run shuttles between the main campus and the Rosen school of hospitality (and I'd imagine the med school). A similar model is probably best. The only problem is the amount of busses needed to potentially shuttle upwards of 15k students.

Edited February 20, 2015 by mcn11

[prahaboheme]

There's Mills50, Full Sail, Baldwin Park, Fashion Square, Uptown, UCF Research Park, and then residential neighborhoods that could support LTR and increased density throughout the corridor.   Agree though, that express buses would have optimal impact for students who are just focused on getting to downtown and back to UCF.

Edited February 20, 2015 by prahaboheme

[Jernigan]

When you include Full Sail, are you saying that it would then go down University? There is no hope for dense development on that road because of all of the walled subdivisions.

Research Park itself is auto centric - but that said, the express bus could easily make 1-2 stops as it would have to travel through the park as it exists 408 into the park and continues to UCF.

Mills/50 is RAPIDLY accessible via LYNX and will be included in the full northern LYMMO expansion as will Uptown. I can believe that one day 50 all the way to Baldwin will "earn" premium transit, but 436 to 434....too long a stretch of nothingness. There would transit dependent riders that would benefit and in turn slow the system down causing me to drive or even rent a carshare vehicle before taking transit to UCF. Which would be a shame.