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About the Downtown Development Board

Orlando's Downtown Development Board (DDB) was created by the Florida Legislature in 1971 to support and stimulate development and private investment within the City of Orlando's 1,000-acre Central Business District.

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Downtown Orlando by the Numbers

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  • Population
    43,388
    residents
  • Employment
    149,298
    people employed
  • Parking
    33,000+
    public, private & metered spaces
  • Mass Transit
    1,000,000
    riders annually throughout the Central Business District on free Lymmo bus service

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Whether you're a longtime resident or visiting our City Center for the first time, you'll find that this is not just Orlando's Downtown - this is Central Florida's Downtown."

Buddy Dyer
Mayor
City of Orlando

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Downtown Orlando offers a dynamic mix of specialty shops, trendy nightclubs, unique restaurants and appealing housing. There's also an array of financial and professional services, office space that fits most needs and premier hotel and meeting accommodations."

Thomas C. Chatmon Jr.
Executive Director
Downtown Development Board

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I've watched Downtown neighborhoods change for the better.  I'm seeing more families.  The fact that they will bring three or four kids into my barbershop is an indication that they feel safe in the area.  And, of course, they're going to get good service."

John "J" Henry
Owner
J Henry's Barbershop,
West Church Street, Parramore

Media Contacts

For media inquiries or to request press materials, photos or video, please contact:

Heather Fagan

Press Secretary
City of Orlando, Office of the Mayor
(407) 246-3423
heather.fagan@cityoforlando.net
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