Creative Village builds upon the success of Orlando’s digital media industry by transforming the former Amway Arena site into a 68-acre mixed-use, transit oriented, urban infill neighborhood in the heart of downtown Orlando. (Google Maps)

A view of Creative Village Orlando looking Southeast towards downtown Orlando - September 2022. (Steven Maddow)

Creative Village Orlando conceptual Master Plan. (Creative Village Development)

BEFORE: The site of Creative Village Orlando and the home of the former Amway Arena. This picture was taken in 2010 prior to the redevelopment of the 68-acres. (Creative Village Development)

AFTER: Creative Village Orlando - Phase 1 as of September 2022 Key: (1) Orlando Central Business District, (2) UCF / Valencia Downtown, (3) Luminary Green Park Campus, (4) Electronic Arts Orlando Studio, (5) The Julian Apartments, (6) Modera Creative Village Apartments, (7) UnionWest Student Housing, (8) Amelia Court Mixed-Income Apartments Image Credit: Steven Maddow

Amelia Court mixed-income housing is an important component of the residential program at Creative Village. Developed by an Affiliate of Creative Village Development comprised of Bank of America Community Development Company and Atlantic Housing Partners. (Bank of America Community Development Company)

The Dr. Phillips Academic Commons at Creative Village is part of the University of Central Florida (UCF) Downtown Campus. (Creative Village Development)

"UCF and Valencia College Downtown is more than a collection of buildings. It is a place where discoveries and innovations are to be made by the faculty who research and create here, and countless students will have the opportunity to change their trajectory fueled by the power if the education they receive here." - UCF President Alexander N. Cartwright (Creative Village Development)

The UCF Downtown and Valencia College Downtown Campus at Creative Village Orlando is home to 8,000 students, faculty and staff. (Berona M. Studio)

Collaboration and study space inside the UCF Downtown and Valencia College Downtown Campus at Creative Village Orlando. (Creative Village Development)

UnionWest Student Housing was developed by an Affiliate of Creative Village Development comprised of Ustler Development, Inc. and DEVEN. Image Credit: Steven Maddow

UnionWest is home to 640 purpose-built student housing beds where residents enjoy unparalleled downtown Orlando skyline views from their rooms and an outdoor sky deck. Image Credit: Steven Maddow

There is 105,000 SF of academic space leased to UCF and Valencia College at UnionWest, which includes Valencia College's Walt Disney World Center for Culinary Arts and Hospitality. (Valencia College)

The Julian Apartments features 409 market-rate apartments developed by an Affiliate of CVD comprised of Ustler Development, Inc. and The Allen Morris Company. Image Credit: Steven Maddow

Good Salt Restuarant Group opened The Monroe Restuarant on the ground floor of the Julian Apartments with an expansive front porch overlooking Luminary Green Park. (Good Salt Restaurant Group)

Residents, students, faculty and visitors of Creative Village find no shortage of picture-worthy spots throughout the Innovation District. (Berona M. Studio)

The Electronic Arts Orlando Studio was developed by an Affiliate of CVD: Ustler Development, Inc. This 175,940 SF build-to-suit office building was the largest corporate relocation in downtown Orlando in several decades. (Steven Maddow)

Modera Creative Village features 292 market rate apartments and was developed by a third-party: Mill Creek Residential. (Mill Creek Residential)

Luminary Green Park opened in August 2022 and represents an important investment in a community asset by CVD and the City of Orlando. Image Credit: Steven Maddow

Luminary Green Park is 2.3 acres with a feature trellis, 1-acre great lawn, enhanced lighting and tree-lined promenade. (Creative Village Development)

Orlando's business community enjoying Luminary Green Park at the Orlando Economic Partnership's BBQ in the Park. (Orlando Economic Partnership)

A musical performance in Luminary Green Park at Creative Village Orlando. (Orlando Economic Partnership)

Central Florida has long been known for its collaborative spirit. Creative Village Orlando is a culmination of that mindset and a model for other communities. This is the UCF mascot in the lobby of the Downtown Campus. (University of Central Florida)