Category Archives: Central Florida 100’s

On Tuesday, County Commissioners unanimously approved a plan to create 2,550 affordable housing units in Orange County, along with a separate plan to incentivize the construction of more affordable housing. Despite all the attention on our rent stabilization ordinance, it is not a panacea. Rather, it is one of many ways we can begin toContinue reading “Housing Trust Fund”

I get daily calls about flooded streets, backyards and even the parking lot for a high school football field but rarely have immediate solutions. On Tuesday, the Orange County Commission discussed the importance of the Shingle Creek Basin and mapped out an action plan for protection and preservation of this biodiverse environmental system. What doesContinue reading “Shingle Creek Recap”

This upcoming week, we are discussing one of the most important water bodies in Orange County, Shingle Creek. You may know Shingle Creek as the Headwaters of the Everglades, from the 528 sign near International Drive. Shingle Creek serves as our quintessential drainage basin in major rain events, water treatment before it touches the Everglades,Continue reading “Shingle Creek”

We recently had a Board presentation on residential development activity using permitting data. The data confirmed what we all know: District 1 is the main recipient of new housing of all types in the County. District 1 is the economic bread and butter of the County from housing to employment. As Labor Day approaches, let’sContinue reading “District 1 Powers the County”

Last week, I went out to Apopka Vineland Rd to review traffic safety issues with our residents. Yet again, we saw an example of a flawed process. The way we fund transportation infrastructure is broken: we wait for a development to be built out to evaluate traffic and to build the necessary sidewalks and infrastructureContinue reading “Traffic Safety”

For those of us with high school seniors, last week was a joy. I love seeing our students back at school, making plans for their future and expressing their individuality with creative and witty parking spot art.  It was extra special to see the Horizon High seniors building traditions for their school and setting theContinue reading “High School Parking Spot Art”

I recently had the pleasure of going out with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office to examine a crosswalk on Seidel Road. On my way, I saw a person in neon orange leapfrogging across the street; drivers going 70mph in a 35mph zone; a crossing guard struggling to do her job; and pedestrians chasing shade. ThisContinue reading “Transportation Planning”

The Orange County Comptroller recently presented an analysis of our Tourist Development Tax Reserves to the Orange County Board of Commissioners. I am happy to report we have recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic revenue dip with a strong comeback. However, it is critical we build our reserves so that we may stay resilient in theContinue reading “TDT Reserves”

In Orange County, we have 21 Rural Settlements. As we sprawl out and land values keep skyrocketing, it is crucial that we keep our promise to residents who bought into rural spaces. Rural settlements provide value beyond aesthetics: they serve as critical recharge points for our aquifer, air purification zones, and economic drivers of agriculture.Continue reading “Rural Settlements”