Over the past several months, the Parramore Heritage Neighborhood has been alive with new business openings. In August, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer joined District 5 Commissioner Regina I. Hill, business leaders, elected officials and residents to celebrate the grand opening of the Shoppes of Parramore Avenue. Here you’ll find Haya Fashions, a boutique retailer; Parramore Stylin’ barbershop/beauty salon; New City Church; and the Superstar Academy Learning Center.

In October, Mayor Dyer and Commissioner Hill joined in celebrating the opening of the Design House of Colour. The Design House of Colour exists to provide unique opportunities to the

underprivileged and under-served in the fashion design and embellishment industry. The space offers in-depth classes as well as a show and retail space for designers.

Other recently opened businesses include Chef Eddie’s, American Combat Club and Hittin’ Skins and more! With over $1.4 billion in enhancements taking shape around the neighborhood, there are more businesses opening soon.

New businesses further supports the City’s continued revitalization efforts in the Parramore community and drives more economic development and jobs to the neighborhood.

The Rise of Parramore Businesses

Haya Fashions Offers Free Young Designers Class

Haya Fashions is an upscale women’s clothing boutique that opened in Parramore earlier this year. Rasheedah Muhammad, owner of Haya Fashions, chose to open a boutique in the Parramore community because she saw a need – the essence of Haya Fashions is to inspire everyday life by dressing women of all backgrounds and cultures.

When walking into Haya Fashions, one is immediately inspired by the beautiful colors, the inspirational quotes on the wall, the special designed pieces and the heartfelt welcomes. The mission of Haya Fashions is to showcase unique pieces, sell and drive the business, and connect with the community and provide opportunities for young girls.

Haya Fashions is proud to provide free sewing and designer classes to young girls ages 9-18 years every Saturday from 1 - 3:00 pm. During the class, students learn how to sew and are mentored. “I want the girls to leave here with skills they will have for life. It brings me joy to know that this is only the beginning,” says Muhammad. For more information on classes, call 407.930.6083.

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New Fire Station in Parramore to Serve Firefighters and Community On September 8, the City and community celebrated the groundbreaking of Orlando Fire Station 2, “The Pride of Parramore.” This state-of-the-art facility is an example of the City’s continued commitment to keeping residents and businesses safe.

Expected to be complete in summer 2016, the new 12,031 square foot station will offer a more centralized coverage zone and continue to allow us to provide the best fire and medical care to our residents and businesses in these neighborhoods they serve.

While this is a new building for the firefighters, it’s also a place with enhanced services for our residents. Along with the expansion of the station to include more bays for specialized equipment, there will also be a community room for residents to utilize for meetings and classroom activities like free blood pressure checks and our Take Heart Orlando hands-only CPR trainings.

Station 2 will also be a LEED-certified building, demonstrating our continued commitment to safety and sustainability.

For more than 90 years, Station 2 has been home to some of the best firefighters and has provided our community with the highest quality service.

The City of Orlando would like to wish you a very happy and safe

holiday season!

At the recent Florida Chapter of the American Planning Association Conference, the Parramore Comprehensive Plan won the 2015 Award of Excellence in the Neighborhood Planning Category.

The City of Orlando, in collaboration with VHB, Enhance Central Florida, and Pathways for Parramore, focused the planning process around Healthy Community Design. The plan emphasizes community health, not just physical environment.

The City extends heartfelt thanks for community members and leaders that worked so tirelessly on this project, including District 5 City Commissioner Regina I. Hill for her leadership and support throughout the planning process.

To learn more about the Parramore Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan, visit CityofOrlando.net.

Parramore Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan wins Florida Redevelopment Association Award

As part of the City’s continued efforts to transform our urban environment and make our City more liveable and sustainable, City Council recently approved a new partnership with Growing Orlando, a new non-profit urban farm initiative, to develop our first urban garden, which will be located in the Parramore neighborhood.

Growing Orlando will use this garden site to grow food that will be made available for purchase to our residents at the Orlando Farmers Market and to local restaurants. Growing Orlando will also host workshops and learning opportunities for residents to learn how to grow for themselves, learn about food and health and how to grow for others.

Local food production, like this urban garden, furthers the City’s sustainability goals by reducing total miles that food needs to travel, decreasing fossil fuel use and greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, local farms like this use fewer pesticides and have an overall smaller environmental impact from runoff, water usage and production techniques.

Growing Orlando plans to open the urban garden at 626 W. South St. site early 2016. To learn more, visit growingorlando.org.

Planting the Seeds for Orlando’s First Urban Garden

A Parramore native, Vencina “Vinnie” Cannady never thought of leaving the area she grew up in. Her family owned a business in the neighborhood, and she describes the community as being part of her heritage. Today, after living in Parramore for more than 60 years, Cannady is the Carter Street Neighborhood Association President. The City spoke to Cannady about her commitment to the Carter Street Neighborhood.

What do you love about your neighborhood?I love the history of the neighborhood. There is a lot of sentimental value with the people that live there. It is part of my childhood. It means a lot to live there.

What do you wish other people knew about your neighborhood?Parramore residents have pride. The neighbors are caring and loving. Parramore is more than what you see on the television. There are many lifelong residents. Parramore is also a diverse area. There are all different cultures and races there.

What value does the Carter Street Neighborhood Association add to the neighborhood?The association helps to promote self pride. People are beginning to care about the neighborhood. Other residents are seeing the change for the good and wanting to be part of it. The association has been developing relationships and partnerships with City departments. This is crucial to success.

Why should your neighbors get involved in the Carter Street Neighborhood Association?Getting involved in the association is important because it is their community and they need to care about where they live. The association provides a means to do this.

The Parramore community has several neighborhood associations including Callahan, Terry Avenue Townhomes, Jackson Court, Villas at Carver Park, and the newly reorganized Carter Street Neighborhood Association. These associations know the importance of uniting their neighborhood. For more information on getting involved in your neighborhood association, contact the Office of Communications and Neighborhood Relations at 407.246.2169.

Resident Spotlight, Meet Vinnie Cannady: Carter Street Neighborhood Association President

The Dare to Dream project is a collaborative effort between Parramore Kidz Zone (PKZ), University of Central Florida CREATE - Center for Research, and Education in Arts, Technology, and Entertainment (UCF CREATE) and H. J. High Construction. Similar to a project in the Mills 50 District, this community-based initiative focuses on improving six traffic light boxes located in the Parramore neighborhood through art.

Under the theme of “Dare to Dream,” students living in Parramore were asked to dream about what they would like to see in their neighborhood through artwork. Providing artistic direction, UCF CREATE was able to take the art and generate a computer model which is then used as a guide to paint the traffic light boxes.

H.J. High Construction, a Parramore based construction firm, was instrumental in securing the necessary permits to allow painting and has also generously agreed to provide the materials needed to paint the boxes.

The team which includes students from PKZ, along with Art instructors from UCF CREATE and employees from H.J. High Construction have been busy working on cleaning and painting the first traffic light box which is located on the corner of N. Westmoreland Dr. and W. Robinson St. Five additional boxes are scheduled to be painted over the course of the next few months. For more information, contact Glenn Providence at glenn.providence@cityoforlando.net.

The “Dare to Dream” Project

For more information on PKZ visit cityoforlando.net/parramorekidzzone

The City of Orlando is committed and focused on revitalizing the historic Parramore neighborhood. Every day, the City strives to make the area more livable for everyone.

Fundamental to the success of Parramore is to ensure affordable housing options for all of our residents.

On Thursday, November 5, the City announced it is seeking a partner to bring a new mixed-income residential project to Parramore, across from ZL Riley Park. The vision includes a mix of apartments and townhomes creating a more than six-acre family-oriented development with community-building amenities. This project is key in ensuring that the residents of Parramore today can continue to call Parramore home tomorrow.

The Parramore Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan outlines efforts for growing a vibrant Parramore community and increasing housing opportunities, specifically those that support mixed income.

This community enhancement will assist in fostering community development that will strengthen the surrounding neighborhoods and serve as a catalyst for revitalization in Parramore. To learn more about this redevelopment opportunity available in the Parramore neighborhood and the public notice, visit CityofOrlando.net.

Redevelopment Opportunity Available in Parramore

Mayor Buddy Dyer 407.246.2221

Commissioner Regina I. Hill 407.246.2005

Parramore Team:Walter HawkinsDirector of Urban Development407.246.3190

Fire – Medical –Police Emergencies911

Services:Orange County Animal Control407.352.4390

Callahan Neighborhood Center407.246.2305

Community Services& Resources211

Code Enforcement 407.246.4444

Fire Department non-emergency321.235.5200

Garbage407.246.2314

Report Illegal Dumping 407.246.2686 Housing407.246.2708

Jackson Community Center407.246.2327

Neighborhood Watch 407.246.2369

Office of Communications & Neighborhood Relations 407.246.2169

Police Department non-emergency321.235.5300

Police Community Involvement407.246.2461

Potholes407.246.2238

Street Light Outages407.737.4222

Street Signs and Stop Signs Missing407.246.2020

For more information on Pathways for Parramore, please visit cityoforlando.net/parramore.If you would like to receive this newsletter electronically, please contact Kelly.Allen@downtownorlando.com.

There is a renewed energy in the Parramore neighborhood and the development of major projects like Orlando City’s new Downtown stadium, Creative Village and the proposed Sports Entertainment District means that the area will see an increase in construction activity.

The City of Orlando’s Downtown Development Board/Community Redevelopment Agency and Police Department are committed to providing resources that will help you stay updated and informed during the construction period.

Some resources include: • Web: cityoforlando.net/SoccerStadium and

cityoforlando.net/Parramore• Social Media: Check our Facebook (facebook.

com/DowntownOrlando) and Twitter (@dwntwn_Orlando) frequently for updates

• Road closure signage

To learn more and stay up-to-date on road closures, visit cityoforlando.net/SoccerStadium.

Construction and Road Closure Updates for Parramore Neighborhood

Parramore Avenue between Church Street and Central Avenue is permanently closed.

Pine Street between S. Terry Avenue and Parramore AvenueTiming: Closed until stadium construction complete (2016)

E�ective November 4, 2015. Road closure and timing subject to change.

Central Boulevard between Glenn Lane and Garland AvenueTiming: Partial closures for utility work expected October 2015 – October 2016

UPCOMING ROAD CLOSURES & DETOURS Church Street between Lime Avenue and Parramore AvenueTiming: November 9 – December 23, 2015

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