West Lakes District - An Orlando Main Streets Organization
Setting the Tide
for the West Side
West Lakes District is Orlando’s newest, promising focal point for business and community growth. With Camping World Stadium and historic Lake Lorna Doone Park at its core, the District is a well-known destination for festival goers, sports enthusiasts, and concert fans. Locals remember the area’s history of diversity, leadership, and family business in a myriad of industries. As West Orlando welcomes revitalization and evolution, the West Lakes District will lead and elevate its corporations, small businesses, new startups, and aspiring entrepreneurs to their next levels of success. From automotive, and manufacturing, to health and financial services, to retail and dining, the District will continue to grow in enterprise. Meanwhile, we will forever celebrate the historic value of the community while creating rich, new opportunities for all who know and love us. Ride with us as we set sail for transformation!
What We Do
How We Do It
“At the core of our approach to revitalization is a commitment to creating places of shared prosperity, equal access to opportunity, and inclusive engagement.”
— Main Streets of America
Learn why Orlando city government, West Lakes, and other local neighborhoods are using a nationally celebrated approach to transformation, via designated commercial districts.
Where We Are
Orlando Main Streets Overview
WLD is Orlando’s westernmost main streets district.
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As of January 2022, WLD boasts 663 companies with active businesses licenses.
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Medical, automotive, and professional services are among the industries of most significant impact in WLD.
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WLD is home to a long list of businesses representing African-American, Caribbean, Hispanic, and Asian cultures.
West Lakes District Footprint
WLD encompasses all commercial zones and City-licensed businesses, within a designated boundary. This generally includes Colonial Drive to Gore Street/Orange Center Boulevard (north to south) and Orange Blossom Trail to John Young Parkway (east to west). Although our footprint does not include residential zones, our impact and support also extend to the residential neighborhoods in our vacinity. Our membership is open to all residents, businesses, and friends of the District, regardless of location.
Who We Are
Meet our Executive Director
A problem-solving, focused leader with a passion for creating sustainable communities. Justin’s specialties include new program development to increase mission-driven impact, project and program management, cultivation of community partnerships, public relations, public speaking, community outreach, connecting people, and event coordination.
An Orlando Mainstreet District
