2021 Orange County Community Conference 

Join Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings, County Commissioners and Orange County Government Staff to learn more about how you can enhance your neighborhood.  Some of the highlights include:

• Seven informative workshops
• Citizen of the Year & Community Organization Awards
• Exhibitors sharing various programs and services available to Orange County residents

The Community Conference is a great opportunity to come together as residents and community leaders to share ideas, enhance our communities and celebrate Orange County's neighborhoods.

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Community Organization Awards

There are four different categories:

• Monica Harris Spires Excellence in Leadership
• Excellence in Community Building Projects
• Excellence in Neighborly Service
• Clean and Attractive Neighborhood

Schedule At A Glance

7:30am - 8:00am  KICK OFF: Registration Opens

8:00am - 8:45am OPENING SESSION: Keynote Address

9:00am - 10:00am  SESSION A Workshops

10:15am - 11:15am   SESSION B Workshops

11:15am - 11:30am  NETWORKING BREAK

11:30am - 12:30pm   SESSION C Workshops

12:45pm - 2:00pm AWARDS LUNCHEON

Workshop Sessions

SESSION A - 9:00am to 10:00am

Sustainability Update

The vision for Orange County to be a leader on sustainability and community resilience. Innovative practices at the local level will not only strengthen our communities’ livability, economic development, and neighborhood relations, they will have real impact on the resilience of the region as a whole. Participants will learn about the County’s efforts to incorporate visible and equitable environmental policies into our government, development, and especially into our neighborhoods.

Ask A Lawyer

Whether or not you have legal experience, as a board member of a Homeowners’ or Condominium Association, you have a legal responsibility to your community. You probably have high expectations for yourselves, but your residents likely have even higher expectations. A local attorney specializing in neighborhood associations will provide advice covering legal processes, practices, as well as the odd-ball situations neighborhood boards can find themselves in.

Orange County Code Enforcement Merges with Neighborhood Services Division to Improve Communities

Orange County Code Enforcement recently merged with Orange County Neighborhood Services as part of the County’s plan to revamp its approach to code enforcement and gaining compliance. This workshop will explain how the new approach will embrace a smarter, more collaborative and efficient approach to bring code violations into compliance. Additionally, you will hear about how the changes will positively impact your community and get answers to questions about code violations.  

SESSION B - 10:15am to 11:15am 

Utilizing the Neighborhood Beautification Grant

How does your neighborhood currently look? Can it use some curb appeal? Will updating the entryway sign, adding some new plants, or cleaning your community-owned pond instill some pride back into your neighborhood?  If you answered “YES” to any of these questions, attend this informative workshop to find out how the Neighborhood Beautification Grant can assist your community.

Vision 2050 – Orange County’s New Comprehensive Plan

We are one of the fastest growing regions in the United States. In fact, by 2050 Orange County’s population is estimated to increase by 700,000, exceeding 2 million residents. We need to prepare for this growth in a smart and responsible way. Vision 2050 will substantially restructure the Orange County Comprehensive Plan, with a focus on resiliency, placemaking, affordability, context-driven planning and performance-based development. Find out how this updated roadmap will set us on a more sustainable path for the next 30 years.

2021 Redistricting

Every 10 years the Florida Constitution and the Orange County Charter require that the County’s Commission District boundaries be redrawn based on population growth. The redistricting process will start in October and this informative workshop will discuss Orange County’s role in redistricting, redistricting’s importance to County residents, and how County residents have a voice in redistricting.

SESSION C - 11:30am to 12:30pm 

A Chat with Mayor Demings

Mayor Jerry L. Demings is finishing his third full year as Mayor of Orange County and continues to be committed to ensuring Orange County provides a quality of life that works for everyone. His commitment drives the initiatives he is implementing, including housing for all, transportation funding, economic development, and increased public safety. This interactive workshop provides the perfect setting to dialogue directly with Mayor Demings about the future and the groundwork being laid to make Orange County the “Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow” by creating a community culture of innovation, collaboration, and inclusiveness.

 

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