About Us
The City District’s origin story is about hope. In 2008 the Great Recession caused many businesses and regions to think creatively about how to get things moving again. The formation of City District allows businesses to work together to elevate the presence of Downtown Orlando.
Our community has character. Sure, we all know the famous mice down the street, but here in the heart of our city is what makes us a special community. Our people are warm, friendly, and eager to make your day. And the City District helps shine a light on all there is to do in these unique regions of Downtown Orlando.
With support from local merchants, the City District has continued to grow by becoming a member of Main Street America. Our mission is to bring people together to build better businesses, be good neighbors, and strengthen the community at large.
As a Main Street America ™ Accredited program, City District is a recognized leading program among the national network of more than 1,200 neighborhoods and communities that share a commitment to creating high-quality places, and to building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development.
All Main Street America ™ Accredited programs meet a set of National Accreditation Standards of Performance as outlined by Main Street America. By meeting these standards we provide you, our neighbors, an enriched community.
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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 serves as a policy influencer and a vehicle for business and community enhancement. Economic stability is supported through event programming and heightened community marketing promotions.
Vision
City District aspires to foster prosperity among its stakeholders, and to be the premier downtown Orlando destination for visitors and locals alike. City District will continue hosting quality events and will continue to preserve the iconic history and culture of our community while embracing extraordinary growth.
Partnerships
Wall Street Plaza is famous for its locally owned and operated complex of bars, restaurants and nightclubs all located within one city block. What began in 1995 with just one bar, over the years has grown to 7 diverse venues with packed outdoor block parties and some of the biggest and best special events in Downtown Orlando.
Board Members
Dominique Greco (P)
Founder
Collective Strategies
Despina McLaughlin (VP)
Public Information Officer
Orange County Government
Ryan Davis
General Manager
Harry Buffalo
Jose Lightner
Owner
City2Nite
Kirk Wingerson
Marketing Division Manager
Orlando Venues
Mitchell Ruiz
Owner
City2Nite
Graham Jarrett
Publisher
Orlando Weekly
Thomas Bonds
Parramore Promotion
Committee Chair
Exit Realty
Aida R. Martin
Broker Owner
Midtown Realty
Terrence Miller
Planner II
City of Orlando
Jorge Becerra
Partner
CFS Coffee Downtown
Florida Restaurant and
Lodging Association
Heather Bonds
Historic Preservation Officer
City of Orlando
Melyssa Marshall
Project Manager
Creative City Project
Staff
Rosangela Parker
Downtown Executive Director
Natasha Gaye
Parramore Executive Director
