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WHAT:
The City of Orlando, the Orange County Library System and the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority will break ground on a new, state-of-the-art community and government center, along with a library in Southeast Orlando.
The opening of the new Southeast Community and Government Center (SCGC) represents a significant step in bringing city services closer to residents and businesses in the area. By providing convenient access to essential services, the center aims to meet the needs of the city's growing population, ensuring that community members can easily engage with local government and access resources.
Encompassing approximately 15,000 square feet, the SCGC will be a versatile, multi-functional facility tailored to meet the diverse needs of the community. Among its features, the center will play a pivotal role in supporting community safety initiatives. Serving as a regional police substation, it will facilitate enhanced coordination among the 17 police districts in the Southeast Orlando area.
Additionally, the SCGC will include a satellite office for the District 1 City Commissioner and will offer convenient access to services such as Permitting, Code Enforcement, Communications and Neighborhood Relations, and Families, Parks and Recreation for residents and visitors.
Moreover, the SCGC will feature public meeting rooms to accommodate resident gatherings and community meetings. The center will also house the Orange County Library System's newest branch, the Lake Nona library.
The new community and government center is made possible by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development 2022 Community Project Funding Grant and the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority. One million dollars was awarded to the City of Orlando to help fund the SCGC, with the land being leased from GOAA.
This project promises to deliver substantial benefits to the residents of Southeast Orlando community, aiming to enhance efficiency and responsiveness while fostering a stronger connection between the city and its residents and businesses, ultimately promoting a vibrant and supportive community.
Construction of the Southeast Community and Government Center is expected to be completed by spring 2026.
WHO:
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer
District 1 City Commissioner Jim Gray
Orlando Police Chief Eric D. Smith
Orange County Library System Board Trustee Ashley Cisneros Mejia
Greater Orlando Aviation Authority CEO Kevin Thibault
WHEN:
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
10:30 a.m.
WHERE:
McCoy Community Park
7945 Dowden Road
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