Baldwin Park Naval Base Redevelopment Project
Baldwin Park Naval Base Redevelopment Project In 1993, an announcement was made that the Orlando Naval Training Center would be closed. The city of Orlando saw a good chance to develop the base property into a mixed-use neighborhood and help establish it to become apart the community once again. The city’s property was well-planned and organized by the Base Reuse Commission that involved citizens who met numerous times over the course of two years. During the meetings it was agreed upon that the base property would consist of public access to lakes, a variety of housing types, a lively main street, and linkages with existing neighborhoods. Envision a metropolitan city that has a blend of community dwellings, jobs and entertainment, all rolled into one. As a part of its initiative it was the goal of Smart Growth to redevelop Baldwin Park Naval Base. Smart Growth America is a national alliance of advocacy administrations that have a vested interest in the growth and development of metropolitan areas and how that expansion impacts the quality of life and economic sustainability. Its focus is to construct, urban, suburban and rural areas by developing housing and transportation opportunities in close proximity to stores, schools and jobs. This strategy is ideal in that it supports area economies and defends the environment. It is the only alliance committed to conducting research, promoting and leading alliance to bring smart growth practices to more communities nationwide. Baldwin Park’s residents, workers, visitors, and neighbors will have several choices of how they get around which consist of 50 miles of trails and sidewalks that are placed along the streets for walking and biking. With 32 new intersections in this project the traffic will flow more smoothly because of the connection between Baldwin Park streets and the neighborhoods making it less congested. The city of Orlando will gain 30 million in annual property tax revenues,