Information on Downtown Orlando

Downtown Orlando

Downtown Orlando is the historic core and central business district of Orlando, Florida, United States. It is bordered by East Marks St in the north, Mills Ave in the east, Orange Blossom Trail (US Hwy 441) in the west, and Kaley Ave in the south. There are five enclaves in downtown; “Uptown” in the north around Lake Ivanhoe, “Lake Eola Heights” and “Thornton Park” in the east around Lake Eola, “Parramore” in the west, and the “Central Business District” (or the “Financial District”) between Colonial Dr and Lake Lucerne in the center. In 2008, the estimated population of downtown was 18,287 with more recent estimates placing the population at 20,156.^[1] The daytime population is estimated to be 72,500.^[2]

Overview

Downtown Orlando is the economic heart of Central Florida. It is home to residential and commercial towers, local and state government offices, sports facilities, performing arts theaters, art galleries, a movie theater, retail, nightclubs, and parks. Downtown is removed from the tourist areas located in the southern half of the city; but does draw a significant number of visitors seeking to experience the “Real Orlando”. It is also the location of numerous festivals, parades, political demonstrations, and other high-profile events year-round.