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 as merchant association Church Street District to serve businesses along Church Street, the district expanded in October of 2019 and rebranded to City District. City District is comprised of business owners working together to strengthen the economic vitality of Downtown Orlando. With the support from many of our local merchants, City District has continued to grow as an Orland Main Street and nationally accredited member of Main Street America. Together, we build better businesses, are good neighbors, and strengthen the community at large.

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.