About Us
The idea for the City District has been over a decade in the making. Conceived during the Great Recession of the early 2010s, the City District is comprised of business owners working together to strengthen economic development in Downtown Orlando. With support from local merchants, the City District has continued to grow by becoming a member of Main Street America. Our mission is to bring people together to build better businesses, be good neighbors, and strengthen the community at large.
As a Main Street America™ Accredited program, City District is a recognized leading program among the national network of more than 1,200 neighborhoods and communities who share both a commitment to creating high-quality places and to building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development. All Main Street America™ Accredited programs meet a set of National Accreditation Standards of Performance as outlined by Main Street America.
Mission
City District is a nationally accredited Orlando Main Streets not-for-profit 501(C)(6) organization that promotes and advocates for the stakeholders and businesses within the historic core and urbanized downtown Orlando corridor. The District seeks to serve as a policy influencer and a vehicle for business and community enhancement, while supporting and ensuring economic stability through event programming, design, and heightened community marketing promotions.
Vision
City District aspires to foster activity and prosperity among its stakeholders, and to be the premier downtown Orlando destination for visitors and locals alike by showcasing its homegrown businesses and exceptional surrounding venues. City District has hosted and will continue hosting quality events and preserving the iconic history and culture of our community while embracing extraordinary growth.
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Heart
Wall Street Plaza is famous for its locally owned and operated complex of bars, restaurants and nightclubs all located within one city block. What began in 1995 with just one bar, over the years has grown to 7 diverse venues with packed outdoor block parties and some of the biggest and best special events in Downtown Orlando.
Art
Wall Street Plaza is famous for its locally owned and operated complex of bars, restaurants and nightclubs all located within one city block. What began in 1995 with just one bar, over the years has grown to 7 diverse venues with packed outdoor block parties and some of the biggest and best special events in Downtown Orlando.
Restaurants
Wall Street Plaza is famous for its locally owned and operated complex of bars, restaurants and nightclubs all located within one city block. What began in 1995 with just one bar, over the years has grown to 7 diverse venues with packed outdoor block parties and some of the biggest and best special events in Downtown Orlando.
Technology
Wall Street Plaza is famous for its locally owned and operated complex of bars, restaurants and nightclubs all located within one city block. What began in 1995 with just one bar, over the years has grown to 7 diverse venues with packed outdoor block parties and some of the biggest and best special events in Downtown Orlando.
Entertainment
Wall Street Plaza is famous for its locally owned and operated complex of bars, restaurants and nightclubs all located within one city block. What began in 1995 with just one bar, over the years has grown to 7 diverse venues with packed outdoor block parties and some of the biggest and best special events in Downtown Orlando.
Partnerships
Wall Street Plaza is famous for its locally owned and operated complex of bars, restaurants and nightclubs all located within one city block. What began in 1995 with just one bar, over the years has grown to 7 diverse venues with packed outdoor block parties and some of the biggest and best special events in Downtown Orlando.
Doug Taylor (P)
Founder/Owner
Church Street Entertainment
George Maltezos (VP)
Founder/Owner
Foundation Presents
Jay Manji (T)
Owner
7-11 on Pine
Ryan Davis
General Manager
Harry Buffalo
Despina McLaughlin
Public Information Officer
Orange County Government
Stacy Papp
Owner
Bay Hill Jewelers
Kirk Wingerson
Marketing Division Manager
Orlando Venues
Jose Lightner
Owner
City2Nite
Graham Jarrett
Publisher
Orlando Weekly
Thomas Bonds
Parramore Promotion Committee Chair
Owner
Exit Realty
Aida R. Martin
Broker Owner
Midtown Realty
Jay Henry
Owner
Henry’s Barber Shop
Dominque Greco
Nighttime Economy Manager
City of Orlando
Terrence Miller
Planner II
City of Orlando
Keith Mawardi
Owner
Mathers Social Gathering
Justin Williams
General Manager
Grand Bohemian Orlando
Justin Sullivan
Owner
V Group
Mitchell Ruiz
Owner
Barnes Supply
Jorge Becerra
Partner
CFS Coffee Downtown
Keri Burns
Executive Director
Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association
Rosangela Parker
Downtown Executive Director
Natasha Gaye
Parramore Executive Director
