vision
The Creative Village builds on the success of Orlando’s digital media industry by transforming the former site of the Amway Arena in Downtown Orlando into a 68-acre mixed-use, transit oriented, urban infill neighborhood that will be home to leading higher education providers; high-tech, digital media and creative companies; and a diverse mix of students, employees and residents. Creative Village fosters a “live, work, learn and play” lifestyle in the heart of Downtown Orlando while bringing exciting opportunities to the Parramore area.

public/private partnership
Creative Village is a public/private partnership between the City of Orlando and the Master Developer, Creative Village Development, LLC (CVD): a joint venture between a local team led by Ustler Development, Inc. and Banc of America Community Development Company (BACDC).
>> Under the leadership of Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, the City of Orlando conceived the original idea for the Creative Village in Downtown Orlando and is the landowner.
>> The local development team, led by Ustler Development, Inc., knows the Downtown Orlando market and has an extensive track record in urban infill projects, documented success with neighborhood mixed-use projects and unparalleled local connections.
>> BACDC is a for-profit, wholly owned subsidiary of Bank of America dedicated to the urban revitalization of cities throughout our nation, and is focused on the creation and preservation of affordable housing. BACDC is a leader in public/private partnerships specializing in master development of mixed-use communities and neighborhood reinvestment through the development of sustainable multifamily and senior housing.

project overview
When complete, this high quality, sustainable neighborhood development will support a diverse and dynamic mix of uses including up to 900,000 square feet of office/creative space, 800,000 square feet of higher education space, 2,000+ residential units, 1,500 student housing beds, 100,000 square feet of retail/commercial space and 225 hotel rooms.
Creative Village is centered around education and transit, including SunRail. It will be the largest transit-oriented development project in Central Florida, significantly expanding educational opportunities in Downtown Orlando (i.e., UCF and Valencia). Creative Village will showcase best practices in responsible development.