What do You Think is The Problem With Orlando, And What Should be Done to Fix The Problem? (Hollywood: home, taxi driver)

[skyygal]

Originally Posted by skyygal

saw that Orlando was placed as the 3rd most dangerous city in US. .

i need to correct this comment i made above, turns out i got the info from a wikipedia entry detailing Orlando, but the info is from around 2006.. they need to change some facts in this entry. however, i got a lot of other good info from it, all around it's a pretty good entry with pics. Orlando is really (now) way down the scale.

[Crane's Rooster]

Originally Posted by skyygal

i need to correct this comment i made above, turns out i got the info from a wikipedia entry detailing Orlando, but the info is from around 2006.. they need to change some facts in this entry. however, i got a lot of other good info from it, all around it's a pretty good entry with pics. Orlando is really (now) way down the scale.

2006 was a rough year for the city but things have improved dramatically since than.

[coolieandre]

I think Orlando is growing well. It's building things to get us some recognition and turn into a more World class city. If they doon't want sun Rail ok, but I do think Orlando needs to shave that stupid green median down I-4 down and upgrade and Expand the interstate system and overall fix roads and infrastructure. lol. Also, I think they really need to set up some more strict zoning laws between residential and commerical

[TedTLPN]

Originally Posted by coolieandre

I think Orlando is growing well. It's building things to get us some recognition and turn into a more World class city.

Examples?

Originally Posted by coolieandre

If they doon't want sun Rail ok, but I do think Orlando needs to shave that stupid green median down I-4 down and upgrade and Expand the interstate system

What would be accomplished here except to make I-4 at OBT and even BIGGER bottleneck in the morning?

Originally Posted by coolieandre

and overall fix roads and infrastructure. lol.

Like?

Originally Posted by coolieandre

Also, I think they really need to set up some more strict zoning laws between residential and commerical

How so?

[chopchop0]

Originally Posted by TedTLPN

Examples?

Show me another city of this size in this country with as much of a global prominence?

Our airport reflects that. You can literally fly to multiple destinations in Canada, S America/Central America and Europe.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orlando,_Florida

Orlando attracts approximately 47 million tourists a year (3.3 million of them are international tourists).[5] Its international airport, the Orlando International Airport (MCO), is the thirteenth busiest airport in the United States, and the 29th busiest in the world.[6]

Orlando recently bested NYC as the most visited city in the country

http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/1519...da-most-vi.htm

[TedTLPN]

Originally Posted by chopchop0

Show me another city of this size in this country with as much of a global prominence?

Our airport reflects that. You can literally fly to multiple destinations in Canada, S America/Central America and Europe.

Orlando, Florida - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia



Orlando recently bested NYC as the most visited city in the country

NYC Bumped to #2 - America?s Most Visited City in 2010 was?

Ok, Fair enough... I should have bolded where they stated "It's building things to get us some recognition and turn into a more World class city."

My argument is that it's not buildings that make a city world class it's the people and the ability to move around that makes a city better.

I would like examples of what they were talking about being built that make us 'more world class'.

[chopchop0]

Originally Posted by TedTLPN

Ok, Fair enough... I should have bolded where they stated "It's building things to get us some recognition and turn into a more World class city."

My argument is that it's not buildings that make a city world class it's the people and the ability to move around that makes a city better.

I would like examples of what they were talking about being built that make us 'more world class'.

Now? Maybe the new $100 million project proposed in downtown next to the Amway center. Over the years though, Disney, downtown disney, I-drive, Universal and City Walk, Resturant row/sand lake rd, Millenia etc. have all created world class dining, shopping and attractions in the city

[Crane's Rooster]

Originally Posted by TedTLPN

Ok, Fair enough... I should have bolded where they stated "It's building things to get us some recognition and turn into a more World class city."

My argument is that it's not buildings that make a city world class it's the people and the ability to move around that makes a city better.

I would like examples of what they were talking about being built that make us 'more world class'.

Ted I think when he referenced building things he may not have exactly meant "buildings." Some current developments that I believe have the potential to create World Class Status are:

1. Lake Nona Medical City-this an opportunity to draw medical and research companies to our area that could really make a difference. We're talking cures to major diseases, pharmaceutical breakthroughs, etc. The allure of no state income tax, a dedicated cluster of medical facilities, easy access to a major travel hub in OIA, year round good weather are certainly a good recipe for success. I would consider the Mayo Clinic and Cleveland Clinics "World Class", I believe this may be our best opportunity to join that club.

2. Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center- I think alot of people are underestimating the impact this will have on our community. With any major corporate relocation among the factors they consider are arts and culture and recreational amenities. On top of that, here's our chance to bring major shows to Orlando that most other cities outside of NYC or LA would not see. Even if there's not quite the local demand for it, we will greatly benefit from our visitors who will supplement the demand. Maybe in the future people will say "I want to visit Orlando, go the theme parks, see the beach and maybe catch a show."

3. Simulation technology- it's a field in it's infancy, but as the need and demand grows for "virtual" experiences, whether for military, entertainment, education or medicine, this field could boost us into World Class. Imagine the researchers at Lake Nona coming together with tech experts at the Creative village to perfect the technology to perform surgery virtually before doing the actually cutting. How monumental would that be?

4. Downtown development-we have a loooooonnnng way to go in this area but I feel our local leaders are taking the right steps to head in the right direction with encouraging mass transit and denser development. No city can truly be "World Class" without a great urban core as it's heart.

[**NoodLes**]

The problem with Orlando is that it's generally an ugly place to live. The buildings here are uninspired and most of them don't even reach 10 stories. So all you have is a flat city with bland boring buildings that look like they're made of stucco. The land itself really isn't that ugly, but the buildings here are downright disgusting.

I love going to Miami and large cities that have skyscrapers and a sense of history and business, Orlando has NOTHING. Heck, even Miami can claim art deco.

[kyle19125]

Originally Posted by chopchop0

Show me another city of this size in this country with as much of a global prominence?

Our airport reflects that. You can literally fly to multiple destinations in Canada, S America/Central America and Europe.

Orlando, Florida - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia



Orlando recently bested NYC as the most visited city in the country

NYC Bumped to #2 - America?s Most Visited City in 2010 was?

Originally Posted by TedTLPN

Ok, Fair enough... I should have bolded where they stated "It's building things to get us some recognition and turn into a more World class city."

My argument is that it's not buildings that make a city world class it's the people and the ability to move around that makes a city better.

I would like examples of what they were talking about being built that make us 'more world class'.

Orlando isn't on the map as a world destination, or world city or whatever similar designation because of the city itself rather because we are fortunate the world's biggest tourist destination was built on the outskirts. Take that away and you have a middle of the road Sunbelt suburb/city hybrid with not that much going on. As I've said before Orlando needs to build an identity more complex than a pair of Mickey Ears, and just recently that seems to have begun but has a very long way to go.