The document discusses plans for the redevelopment of the former Naval Training Center (NTC) site in Orlando, Florida into a new mixed-use community called Baldwin Park. The development will include a walkable village center located alongside Lake Baldwin, surrounded by distinct residential neighborhoods. Priority will be given to enhancing the pedestrian experience and encouraging alternative transportation. A centralized public elementary school and various neighborhood centers will help define the community.

1. “The corridor is re-emerging as one of the most dynamic areas in downtown
Phoenix and a valued cultural resource in the metropolitan region and the state”
Roro is a walkable, creative district in the urban core of downtown Phoenix that is
nationally known for its arts and cultural events, award-winning restaurants,
galleries, boutiques and live music. RoRo is fostering an urban renewal with
rehabilitated bungalows and new infill projects.
The Arts District connects downtown Phoenix to historic neighborhoods
including Garfield, Evans Churchill, F.Q. Story, Willo, Roosevelt, Historic
Roosevelt and Grand Avenue.
“New ideas need old buildings”
-Jane Jacobs
Roosevelt Row Arts District
Phoenix, Arizona

2. “The best time to plant a three was 20 years ago.
The second best time is now”
-Chinese Proverb
Roosevelt Row Arts District
Phoenix, Arizona

3. Roosevelt Row Arts District
Phoenix, Arizona

4. Roosevelt Row Arts District
Phoenix, Arizona

5. TRANSPLANTING 150
MATURE TREES
1,300 HOUSING UNITS
Belmar is becoming downtown Lakewood. The site where Villa Italia, a traditional
indoor mall that grew to 1.4 million square feet, existed for 35 years has become one
of the premier redevelopment projects in the country.
22 CITY BLOCKS
30+ BUILDINGS
Belmar
Lakewood, Colorado
Belmar combines retailers, boutiques, restaurants, cafes, theatres, offices, residences,
artist studios, parks and plazas; all within 22 city blocks. The development includes
approximately 5,000 parking spaces in public parking garages, surface lots and street
parking. Catering to the urban lifestyle, Belmar's streets, greenareas and public art
program are designed to encourage pedestrian traffic, promote community building
and emphasize the importance of public spaces.

6. Belmar
Lakewood, Colorado

7. 85% OF ALL MATERIAL RECYCLED & REUSED
Acres: 104 acres / 22 city blocks
Retail: 80-plus stores /888,000 square feet / 92% leased
Parking: Approx. 2,500 public structured spaces / Approx. 2,000 surface spaces
Residential: 833 units / 38% owned, 62% rental
Office: 248,250 square feet / 100% leased
Employment: 2,500
800,000 SQUARE FEET OFFICE & HOTEL
Belmar
Lakewood, Colorado

8. HIGHER QUALITY LIGHTING(LESS LIGHT POLLUTION)
1.2 MILLION SQUARE FEET RETAIL
Belmar
Lakewood, Colorado
10 ACRES OF PARKS, PLAZAS & PUBLIC SPACES

9. Highlands' Garden Village is a compact, mixed-use, urban infill community built
on the site of an abandoned amusement park near downtown Denver. The site
was abandoned in late 1994 when the Elitch Gardens Amusement Park moved to
a larger location near lower downtown Denver.
The 27-acre site contains 291 homes, as well as 200,000 square feet of
commercial and live/work space, while still preserving and restoring
140,000 square feet of open space.
Highlands' Garden Village
DENVER, COLORADO

10. Parking reserved for natural gas powered carshare vehicle
Shared open space
Highlands' Garden Village
Community garden forming part of the green open space
DENVER, COLORADO
Entry to co-housing courtyard
The historic Elitch Theater is undergoing restoration as a performance arts space.
Historic preservation and the arts create a vibrant neighborhood.
Co-housing

11. Highlands' Garden Village
DENVER, COLORADO

12. SMART GROWTH PRINCIPLES
HIGHLANDS' GARDEN VILLAGE
#1 Mix Land Uses
#2 Compact Building Design
#3 Range of Housing Choices
#4 Walkable Neighborhoods
#5 Distinctive and Attractive Places
#6 Preserve Open Spaces and Farmland
Grocery store thrives with walk-in and drive-in customers.
Residents can walk to a grocery store
#7 Development in Existing Communities
#8 Transportation Choices
HIGHLANDS' GARDEN VILLAGE
* 27 acres
* 300 dwelling units
* 90,000 SF commercial
Highlands' Garden Village
* 140,000 SF open space (parks)
DENVER, COLORADO
#9 Community and Stakeholder Participation

13. HIGHLANDS' GARDEN VILLAGE
4 food markets;
6 restaurants;
3 coffee shops;
6 bars;
3 schools;
a city park;
4 bookstores;
5 fitness, yoga, and dance facilities;
a pharmacy;
a hardware store;
8 clothing and music shops
Highlands' Garden Village
DENVER, COLORADO

14. Based on an extensive community planning process, the City of Orlando has developed a detailed vision for the NTC
site reflecting traditional neighborhood development planning principles. This vision calls for a mixed-use Village
Center adjoining Lake Baldwin surrounded by distinct residential neighborhoods. The Village Center would have
significantly higher densities than is typical of modern suburban development and would include shops, offices, and
multi-family dwellings.
Baldwin Park
Orlando, Florida

15. Priority would be given to enhancing the pedestrian experience.
In the Village Center, commercial facilities with ground- floor shops
would be focused around a main street with a view to developing an
active street life. Use of bicycles and mass transit would be encouraged.
Baldwin Park
Orlando, Florida

16. Develop a centralized and walkable public school
Define distinct neighborhoods
A local public elementary school within walking distance of most homes in the
community will be an invaluable civic asset and a strong selling point. The school
will be built in a central location in an early phase. As an important civic institution
that may serve on occasion as a town meeting hall or community center, the school
will be carefully integrated into planning for the Village Center. The auditorium will
have a community orientation and will serve as the “community playhouse.”
Each residential district will have its own neighborhood center and identity.
The neighborhood centers will be intimate in scale, featuring small shops
and perhaps a church or other religious or civic institution centered around
a neighborhood green or square. Higher density housing will cluster around
the center together with special community amenities such as swimming
pools and health clubs. Each center will be located within a five- minute walk
of a residential neighborhood.
Baldwin Park
Orlando, Florida
Create a clear center for the community
As specified in the guidelines, the Village Center adjacent to Lake
Baldwin will be the community’s commercial hub and principle public
gathering place. Emphasis will be placed on the creation of a high-quality
pedestrian environment by means of attractive storefronts and a pleasant
streetscape. Restaurants and entertainment venues near the waterfront
coupled with traditional “main street” retailing will help generate a lively
street scene in both day and evening hours. A close-grained mix of retail,
commercial, and multifamily housing will further enhance the Village Center’s
vitality. “Main Street” is envisioned as an extension of Maguire, which will
connect the Village Center to Highway 50 and the Fashion Square Mall.

17. BALDWIN PARK HAS BECOME A POPULAR
VENUE FOR COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING EVENTS
COMMUNITY POOL
TRAIL SYSTEM WHITIN BALDWIN PARK CONNECTS
WITH ORANGE COUNTY’S CADY WAY TRAIL
Baldwin Park
Orlando, Florida
VILLAGE CENTER WATERFRONT