Here’s where Orlando is headed

[@brandonjackson4386]

I think Orlando would benefit greatly from making the city and neighborhoods more walkable. We have to accept traffic as a by product of population increase and the popularity of the city so we shouldn’t expect the traffic to get better but we could definitely benefit from a light rail of some sort .

[@winstonsmith6204]

I agree. Walkable and bikeable

[@kenpozek]

Totally agree. Making these 15 min cities where you can bike, walk, and have everything you need within 15 minutes would take cars off the roads

[@BKallDay001]

They do it on purpose, when people can't walk it forces you to go out to eat/shop so you can spend money. Plus, park require tax money spent which republicans hate

[@quantumquestions5849]

folks are leaving here

[@C1K450]

I would agree but the two main problems with trying to make Orlando more walkable is that there is not many neighborhoods worth walking to and that the neighborhoods that are worth walking too are pretty much spread across the city where you would need a car. It sucks that the SunRail is built like a commuter rail. I wish they can have something a little smaller and flexible where it can take you to each section of the city without much driving around or expensive rideshare to get to the stations.

[@Mr_CigarJaxGuy]

Honestly good sir, Downtown Orlando is declining again and the housing market is only for the wealthy and not middle class locals. Statistics say young people are moving out of state. Orlando went from a middle class town with rural areas to a place with bad traffic, high crime and wealthy people. Orlando was rated as the most overrated international destinations for a reason. How many people in the Orlando area are Florida Natives? They’re being priced out for wealthier transplants. It’s not to criticize your videos at all good sir I’m just talking about reality. Orlando isn’t what it used to be and that’s the reality.

[@a.l.mengel3808]

We need rail ASAP. Also, to attract and retain talent, the area employers also need to be on board. Pay in our city is historically low, and that's a tough one. Companies desire and expect top talent with vast levels of experience, but do not want to pay the types of salaries those levels of skill require.

[@711mariokart]

True and times change but they need to pay people more to keep pace with cities like NY, Chicago, LA, Seattle Everything is expensive like those big cities but pay is still low.

[@LindaShays]

Born and raised here since 1953. I’m moving to north Florida as soon as I can sell my house. Used to love it now the area I live in is in the red crime zone rated F.

[@Chipndales]

Don’t worry us locals are doing what we can to keep the values down

[@Mr_CigarJaxGuy]

@ Yes ma’am, a lot of Florida natives are doing the same.

[@alleach3359]

The more they develop Orlando the worst the traffic becomes. Finding the companies that will allow remote/in-home employment and creating better public transportation is imperative if Orlando ever wants to be a city that us not just a tourist city.

[@blewcheezTV]

Thank you

[@magicparkmemories]

Trump is hanging out with Elon Musk and Musk is against remote work because he wants you to buy his Telsa cars

[@joemonteirosportsshorts3343]

Thank the snowbirds

[@gloriathomas3245]

Been living in Orlando since 86 and boy has this city changed for better and for worse.

[@msvideotime]

So true

[@Genesh]

Things Orlando can do to improve: 1. More transportation options. We need an all of the above approach like autonomous buses, ebikes/scooters, trolleys, light rail, and above ground metro rail. The more people off the road, the better the traffic, which makes it better for the locals. I still have hope for the air taxis. 2. Fix the local parks. Many are dirty, full of bugs and have little to no amenities like exercise trails. They just need to be cleaned up and maintained regularly. 3. Fix walkability. There needs to be more sidewalks, bike lanes, signalization, and streetlights so that walking and biking are safer. 4. MCO needs direct flights to East Asia (China/Japan/S. Korea/Vietnam). The only way we can compete with the larger cities is if we also have a way to travel to East Asia without needing connecting flights. 5. High rise condos and apartments. We are running out of ground so we need to go vertical. People need a place to stay and having a house is not always an option. Additionally, we should convert parking lots to parking garages and more mixed use buildings. 6. We need more locations that are safe and people can hang out and enjoy a common interest like hobby shops, day clubs, and lounges.

[@kenpozek]

I approve 🎯

[@enjoystraveling]

Yes, I agree with all of those. Plus, it needs to be safer for people to walk across the street even on crosswalks people almost ran me over in cars since they were turning right and not looking for people on the crosswalk even with the green signal to walk. !!

[@enjoystraveling]

I agree with you that we need Direct flights to Asia. The only way to get to Asia that I know of closest to Orlando is defied to Atlanta first to change planes and that’s not great considering Asia has many modern developed countries for the digital nomad such as Japan and Malaysia and many others

[@johnx4181]

Wow don't you sound like a builders tool

[@cb10001]

I agree we need more transportation options like trains to different cities around the area.

[@HebrewJerusalemPrince777]

With Epic Universe coming into the picture. It’s safe to say this hugely benefit our city.

[@alex5308]

This is great! Ken you and your team have put tons of work into creating this video and gathering this information in a concise format. Keep it up! Orlando is coming together nicely

[@kenpozek]

Thanks for tuning in, Alex!

[@jppurple98]

We definitely don’t need more shops or restaurants. Way too many already. We do need an expanded bus service between downtown and the surrounding areas. I would gladly take the bus to work but it would take about 3 hours to go 5 miles with the lack of buses and all the transfers. I do love it here and would never move 😎

[@scootover7]

I'd love to see a 24 hours bus system even if Lynx had to hire guards at night.

[@Whimmery]

agreed, need more busses, bus stops, and more timeframes for the busses to come. Also more park and bus stations that are outside of orlando so more ppl can take the bus if they do not live near Orlando but commute to Orlando, and maybe add bus lanes to the highways so that the busses can make the commute faster without intersecting with regular traffic? they are adding those lanes near Epic Universe, would love to see some for the main highways too

[@Gforu81]

💯💯

[@scootover7]

@@Whimmery I didn't even think of the idea of a bus lane that's brilliant ,

[@msvideotime]

I think we need more train to commute but also on the weekends SATURDAY and SUNDAY it would have been a great idea in the middle of I-4 bit not tolls I-4 Express some can’t afford that

[@hacemosarte]

We definatly need mode art and cultural activities in town like any other important cities in the world. We are so behind on that

[@PolitikPolitik-fh2qc]

What's with people wanting to ruin the city?

[@1975ba]

Orlando need an above ground metro rail system like asap. That’s the answer to the traffic problems. They also need to build up downtown with more high rises. Ft Lauderdale is smaller than Orlando and their downtown is so much bigger with bigger buildings and construction everywhere, even West Palm beach

[@ljr3066]

I've always said the same thing about the buildings but the issue is the executive airport. That's the reason why orlando can't go above a certain height limit.

[@Daddysports79]

They’ve been trying for years and keep running into regulatory issues or counties wanting too much of a % of revenue (to make up for toll losses expected from decreased traffic) Really sucks when citizens needs are not very high on the list (I say this as someone has not been a part of any city planning meetings)

[@1975ba]

@@Daddysports79 It’s a shame

[@1975ba]

@@ljr3066 If they can’t go up then they can add more of the same height as the courthouse.

[@1975ba]

@@ljr3066 I’m on vacation in South Florida and these skylines are amazing. And a good train system. I’m riding the metro rail right now at this present time. Meanwhile Sunrail don’t run on weekends. They have Miami metro rail, Tri-Rail and the people mover downtown here in Miami.

[@KnightFel]

Way too many people moving to orlando especially east orlando and the Dr Phillips Windermere area which has become horrendous with traffic and tons of break ins. Been here since I was a child. SW orlando was a great spot, now I can’t wait to leave. It’s too much. Hooded out and insane driving on sand lake.

[@matthewcowan9324]

Would love to see discussions with Osceola County leaders.

[@dillonhall3344]

Oh, I’m so much more interested in hearing from the people who’ve actually lived here their whole lives, not some millionaire or billionaire who waltzed in because they realized the money flows a little easier here than in California or New York. It's almost like they think they discovered gold, but really, they just followed the cash.

[@samreinmund]

Yeah this video is so disingenuous to what’s downtown is actually like. This vid feels like an ad for a real estate agency because it is.

[@Immacu1ate]

People that want all this walkability seem to forget it’s 95°+ 8 months out of the year.

[@aekengren]

You aren't wrong. I think this is why malls like Millennia are so popular (and good Lord, the traffic around that area...). I'm into nature and kayaking, so I kind of like how the weather filters out the wimpos and keeps them in contained areas 🤣

[@josmqttv]

It’s not impossible to go out with that kind of weather, if anything it’s perfect for tourism with proper infrastructure. You’re not gonna be in the sun during a 95 degree kinda day, if you’re at a commercial area where restaurants, lounges and other areas are, there should be shade and trees, compounded with enough sidewalk space and well lit at night as well. Orlando is missing all of those

[@levi6270]

If you look at major European cities, they are one of the most walkable cities in the world and it’s because they managed to plant trees around walking areas which can significantly reduce the temperature by 2-3C

[@luivas.]

japan is very walkable and it's a lot hotter there than here.

[@billeichenberger5370]

We need to fix the traffic challenges from here to Tampa as it’s a disaster. Yes Brightline may help when it connects the 2 cities but doubt it will make a big impact on this horrendous traffic situation. Thanks.

[@Fizggig]

As for someone who just moved here from Chicago and lived in the city for 11 years and grew up and lived in all over Chicagoland. I've been able to really see what Orlando is missing. I travel through this city every day I live here now and I feel like the infrastructure really needs to be fixed the amount of toll ways is just obnoxious even Chicago does not have that many toll roads. Also getting around is a pain here you miss a stop you are traveling 4 miles up to another exit I get that they are focused on connecting bigger busier roads but we need more options here. I agree that we need to be better on public transportation and it needs to spread throughout the city like sure you can't put underground but you can put above ground train system we for sure have the space here. Connect to Disney I know i know it's another breed but it gets thighs moving faster. Orlando needs to embrace the theme parks and have that whole area as part of Orlandoland. Better music venues small and bigger ones. need more parks Chicago is like parks everywhere and Orlando can embrace that. Take a page from Chicago more street festivals that's a huge deal in Chicago and we can do that here too. With music and local vendors that really gets people out and doing more non Disney stuff. I feel like I live in Conway and it's not built up at all over here even tho I'm so close to downtown but yet winter park is built up and that's farther away. More trails and sports activities areas. I agree more lounges would help too.

[@joemonteirosportsshorts3343]

If chicago is so good why tf you here bro? Only snowbirds move down here and talk about how great their state is face palmo

[@Fizggig]

@joemonteirosportsshorts3343 Chicago sucks hence why I'm here. There are tons to complain about Chicago way more than it is here.

[@joelbeaver1093]

Your the problem go back up north

[@Fizggig]

@joelbeaver1093 no

[@OrlandoPOV]

I’m from Chicago and been here for 1 year, and I agree. People can talk crap about Chicago but it is a world class city. There’s a reason NY, Chicago, and LA was mentioned 3 times in this video. Orlando can learn a lot from bigger cities.

[@SomewhereInColorado]

i love this concept for a video

[@statesoftheunited7049]

I remember growing up hearing they wanted to connect a speed rail from orlando to daytona beach and consider orlando an extension of daytona.

[@serg407]

As someone who has lived in Orlando almost all his life I'm sad what the city is becoming. I always thought that Orlando would become a sort of Portland of the east where there would be a lot of individuality, expressionism, local art, as well as atypical lifestyle while at the same time a growing tech sector bring the needed infrastructure that was surely needed 20+ years ago. Unfortunately our city officials have so little vision that the city simply grew but we still have the same buses and routes from lynx buses it hasn't changed. I think the Public work that officials are doing are just to bring more business, more revenue, but at the end of the day I don't see more Public spaces like parks, I think we could have built a Public tram system or a light rail that doesn't only serve orlando but also the Greater Orlando area like the Sun rail, who rides that? and that's because there is no infrastructure to support it.

[@nuneze23]

Have you been to Portland? I go there frequently for work and it’s an absolute dump, I’m good Orlando staying Orlando. We already have enough pink hair and nose rings here.

[@jerseykevin27]

​@@nuneze23I don't why anyone would put Portland up on a pedestal, back in the day when it was a sailing town.

[@joemonteirosportsshorts3343]

Portland? Lol real Natives would never wish that. Keep that propganda in your old state bud.

[@PolitikPolitik-fh2qc]

Imagine hating a town so much you wish it became Portland. Nty

[@alejandrocastillo9209]

And it only runs on weekends. Such a waste!

[@levi6270]

All these walkable districts are fantastic. We just need to build more rails that connects to the suburbs and develop better bike infrastructure for those who live in those areas

[@cjjohnson761]

We have light rail options that don't require building a subway so I think that's a cop out for not doing it. That really is the biggest thing if we can get everybody connected in Orlando with light rail, smaller buses, SunRail 24-7 then Orlando can do everything It needs to do.

[@jayv9779]

12' wide multi use paths are a big way we can reduce traffic. I am glad they are looking at that option.

[@thefunkydeep446]

Really waiting on those trains from the airport to the convention center, parks, and downtown neighborhoods

[@marzenarongione4968]

Airport is a nightmare!

[@PrimeTimeTravelers]

Sunshine corridor and Brightline is so much needed! Sunrail needs to add weekends and late nights. I would ride it SO much more often than I already do. The vision needs to get up to date. Miami is so much further ahead. MetroRail, MetroMover, TriRail. We are so far behind. No vision in leadership.

[@jackkk9211]

There is no sustainability in job market in Orlando. it's mostly hospitality and service jobs.

[@BKallDay001]

It's a republican state which means schools are trash. When people are uneducated you get garbage.

[@TydiriumPilot]

Exactly. I'm looking at moving there, but jobs do not pay well.

[@jackkk9211]

@TydiriumPilot yes I do not know how people can afford living in Orlando.

[@quintaviouswallace8764]

Agreed, and I hate to say that because this isn’t a bad city, but this is the main reason why I’m deciding to move at the top of the year.

[@jackkk9211]

@quintaviouswallace8764 Every economic bust people escape Florida in droves. Clock resets.

[@CasualScrub]

It's insane how the weather here is perfect for biking but the bike infrastructure is still really bad. Build pathways connecting houses to local shops and traffic will go down.

[@enjoystraveling]

There definitely needs to be many different New ways for transportation in Orlando, such as the ones mentioned, safe walking, good public, transportation, etc. since Orlando cannot indefinitely increase the freeways and the city roads forever, and there are a great many more apartments, condominiums, houses subdivisions being built every year, which means gigantic amount of traffic in just a few years from now increasing !!!

[@bperez8656]

Also, since most comments including mine were complaints Thanks for sharing these insights I found them interesting !

[@el_doro1618]

Orlando really needs a better Traffic/Transit system for locals and the amount of people that are yet to come. We can start with more Highways. the traffic is outrageous.

[@evergrailcollectibles1232]

The traffic is the worst thing about Orlando hands down. They really need to dive deep and get that figured out. Not sure if it is just me. I don’t let my child walk to school for the stats in America on the amount of missing children and Pedos in America. My children make my world awesome and finding ways that school is a thing that doesn’t makes me worry when they walk or come home. The food around Orlando is great. The amount of things to do around Orlando is great. I only have those two issues with Orlando and what they talked about for the future. Why build more homes to create more traffic? Work on the roads and some jobs need more work from home. That would help with less traffic at certain times

[@kenpozek]

Agree with the traffic comment for sure. They’re building more homes because if they don’t affordability will be even worse. They “can’t” build roads before houses because the road money comes from impact fees and taxes from the new houses. So roads are always added or fixed years after houses are developed. Which sucks.

[@evergrailcollectibles1232]

@ Just to clear something up on the pedo remark. That just scares me in place. This was not a remark just made at Orlando. Just wanted to clear that up. I haven’t even looked into that part yet.

[@Odinson2000]

Monorails!! No heavy train system, but you can’t make a subway so build up. Some kind of light rail system but it has to blend in and be easy to access.

[@The_Shadetree_Mechanic]

Well then…. Moving is always an option from this beautiful place I have called home since the 1990s 😢. I see the enthusiastic delivery of this news from this young man and I believe all the growth will come. Now, I think to myself… Should I stay or should I go? STM.

[@suzannetiffinian3354]

I really don't have options to leave, but this made me feel better about staying.

[@scottmccoy127]

Anyone who thinks Orlando's traffic is bad has clearly never lived in another major city. My wife has lived in Austin and Dallas and thinks the idea of Orlando traffic is laughable. In Dallas it one time took her 3 hours to get home after work. California is worse than that. I think Orlando's traffic is not a major problem.

[@apm9151]

Every major city has bad traffic around it

[@MandalorianFanboy]

Infrastructure is huge to future growth...especially for things like "food scene". My wife and I would eat out way more at these places if I didn't have to sit in traffic for an hour each way to go eat.

[@marzenarongione4968]

Quality food places No chain junky restaurants

[@winstonsmith6204]

More transportation options is a value-add to the great area

[@LoneWolf-pd9sx]

Orlando desperately needs to take cues from how other cities do transit projects like Boston's green line. Boston actually did a really good job in the B branch of the green line where it's a streetcar in the median, but has some space to make small parking areas to the side of it with trees making the overall area just feel more lively. A big thing that MUST be done is how do we look at building suburban developments. While making townhomes and more density is great, what's more valuable is having very small commercial areas inside the residential areas, so if I want to go to a bakery, I can just walk or bike easily without having to drive through winding roads to a "3rd place".

[@MrSantuc]

What happened to the building in Orlando with the outside roller coaster.

[@manubanuchi]

The building you’re referring to is the planned Skyplex entertainment complex on International Drive in Orlando, which was to feature the Skyscraper, a roller coaster wrapping around a 500-foot-tall tower. Announced in 2014, the project faced multiple delays due to design changes, permit issues, and funding challenges. As of December 2022, the companies behind the project filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, leaving the future of Skyplex and the Skyscraper roller coaster uncertain.

[@djames5713]

In my personal opinion since transportation is being addressed, orlando needs an adult vibe.. creative nightclub venues, bars.. resorts.

[@lerak8452]

We had them. They closed them down.

[@kena.211]

Didn't Disney have a pleasure island that closed down? Take a look at the nightlife in Downtown Orlando. It is complete trash. The nightlife for adults is in International Drive, Dr. Phillips, and Disney Springs.

[@lerak8452]

@kena.211 Yes, they did. Madigans comes to mind. Downtown had great clubs before Wallstreet got there. Even had a pool hall, which was fun to go to. They had Icon and Blue room. Along with some others. Now it's trash.

[@kena.211]

@lerak8452 you are absolutely right! They had that shooting from the 17 year old a couple of weeks ago. Downtown looks like Ferguson now. I live in Celebration and I rather pay the EddyVs and STK prices to keep the riff raff out and enjoy a night out with the wife.

[@dragonflamexdoom3952]

Please no but we do need things that could potentially help with keeping tourists in one spot or making sure that they are following the law. No turn on red signs(fine $1000), the higher the fines the less people will wanna break the rules and the more strict the rules are enforced, parking fines should be $100 a hour minimum, hotels,parking, and the housing market should have two different prices one for locals one for tourists(to be a local you would have to actively be in the state for 5 years)

[@justSTUMBLEDupon]

1:22 Build an above ground train system 🤷🏾‍♂️ Use the 7 line in Queens NY as an example and maybe bike expressways

[@dacrab1]

Great over view 🤙

[@blewcheezTV]

What about the poverty stricken areas that surround outside of downtown? Are you just gonna push them out? 😊

[@ELisboa11]

Orlando needs a good mom and pop diner. Like one of those throwback 24/7

[@Whimmery]

Will they do anything to raise the wages for teachers and other industries? just being able to "walk it" does not help if teachers or other industries cannot afford rent to walk to anywhere. Also I highly recommend more going on for the small business side, that the florida SBDC has a more active Orlando chapter so more people can network and learn how to start more small businesses. I believe small businesses can thrive very well and make florida's economy bloom in multiple ways but the Orlando chapter is pretty much inactive or not very active compared to the North Florida chapter. Can they get some funding and assistance? I know they have some joint venture with a college but it needs to be more open for others who are not in/able to go to college. The Northern florida chapter does not run that way and is more active for that reason and I think it is limiting the Orlando chapter for SBDC which Orlando desperately needs. Cause if the other industries are not going to be able to give better wages, better to let people make a way for themselves to get the wages to actually afford and stay in florida. Best way to do that is to become a small business that may eventually become a larger business and help employ more Floridians :) Circle of life babeeeee~

[@Forgetaboutit26]

Would die for New Haven style pizza, Chicago Italian beef sandwich's, Chicago style pizza spot that isn't a chain, more beer hall congregation spaces since we have so many finer cocktail bars and dives. News that middle ground.

[@lerak8452]

Go to Chubbies in Orlando. They have Italian beef.

[@Cirex2118]

Ceo's do not care about the average worker, they care about their personal profit, infrastructure needs to remove car reliance and transistion to alternatives to cars, transit, public transportation, public affordable housing, mixed use zoning, trains, we can NOT allow this state to destroy itself like it has been. Car infrastructure is not efficient.

[@theswampfisher3253]

I rather drive then take a train trolley or a bus. We have links and they suck and if they try to build in a trolley, it makes it even 20 times worse because we got the sunrail they suck as a lyft driver. I still gotta pick.

[@lahlon]

I was born and grew up in Orlando then left for about 20 years came back 10 years ago at that time I said I would never leave again, now I can’t wait to get out of here. The city is nothing like what I spent my childhood 20s and 30s and it’s gotten incredibly crowded. The traffic is awful. Frankly Disney World is the worst thing that ever happened to Orlando as I said I can’t wait to leave. It’s too bad what they’ve done to my hometown.

[@deankennedy7774]

We need more pockets that are walkable, with mixed use zoning, and start connecting the major population centers with some sort of rail to get cars off of the road. Most development happening now is just more urban sprawl with heavily relying on stroads and way too many traffic lights. We deserve, and can do, better.

[@imakethesites3048]

UCF's computer science program has two great electives focusing on creating tech and defense related startups that might benefit the city.

[@Cynt12345]

I’m going to assume there was more discussed in regards to transportation that we didn’t see in this video, Orlando Kissimmee needs better public transport and later hours! It would also help if Sunrail would run on weekends.

[@njmjpena]

More non toll roads and an above ground metro system to deal with the heavy traffic! Crazy how there's even a meme that says, "Orlando is an hour away from Orlando"

[@AXander1978]

OTowns traffic will only get better until FDOT becomes less sadistic and realizes the green lights on JY and OBT need to be LONGER and better timed. Your telling me the traffic CONSTANLTLY MOVES on 436 and even 192 but we HAVE to be in a parking lot on OBT, JY and OSCEOLA PKWY?

[@mrperfect4076]

If you're not from Orlando or FL, do us a favor and move back to your home state / place of origin.

[@scott5055]

For horizon west / Hamlin I would love to see some high end restaurants( not chains ) , pizza places , Chinese, Italian deli, refusals delis and middle of the level places with decent quality. Not over priced terrible quality

[@danielh248]

Orlando needs more ethnic restaurants, such as Persian and Thai restaurants. We moved to the area in March, and my wife and I were disappointed by the lack of variety of restaurants.

[@PolitikPolitik-fh2qc]

Nah it's fine

[@haroonshaidah1928]

I love your videos. Can you please let us know about J w Marriott inDowntown? When is it going start?

[@sakuraharuno6483]

How is the weather there now?

[@rangerthedog8981]

DT needs to be overhauled badly. There's no reason to go down there. There's no shopping & all the great restaurants are North / NE of downtown. You can't even sit in peace near Lake Eola because you'll have people marching around the lake yelling out chants that support their political ideology. Doesn't make for a very pleasant experience. A more family friendly DT with expanded days/hours for Sunrail would be welcomed.

[@jayzechab]

Guy with the beanie hat at the end is right. Finding these places is hard - where is a good source?

[@C1K450]

Worlds Best Cities Report/Resonance ranked Orlando as the 11th best city in America for 2025. We were 12th last year. Hopefully progress continues and maybe we’ll end up on the top 10 for the first time in 2026.

[@kenpozek]

Great stat!

[@jadanmoore1205]

Awn moving to Orlando Florida to is nice there

[@erick-gmz]

The amount of comments mentioning buses and trains 🥹 Gives me hope for Orlando

[@jerseykevin27]

It's headed towards a trust fund paradise. I'v noticed family and friends wanting to go to Orlando much less often....

[@dsmguy83]

God, Florida is going to effing shit. LMAO. Especially Orlando and Tampa. Miami has already been shit.

[@maxm.4317]

Dude we have to fix traffic. This is a driving city and always will be. Tired of “build a train” it’ll never happen. It shouldn’t take 40 minutes to go 10 miles in any circumstance

[@Jho_smoke]

Miami native and definitely seeing the change in Orlando for the better. Glad to be a party of this rapidly growing city.

[@lolQ459]

I know we ain’t talking about the same Orlando then.

[@TydiriumPilot]

I'm getting ready to move there, and I have to say, It's kind of a relief that real estate is correcting there.

[@MrTechbrandon1]

Support local! Buy local! Live local! 🍊

[@kenpozek]

Exactly!

[@TravelTechie415]

It's more homeless and continued rising unaffordability coming to a city near you .. same with most american cities

[@magicparkmemories]

We need gyms. We need big gyms with inside pools and tracks to walk on and basketball courts. We need 24 hour gyms. We do not have a big gym at all in Horizon West. We do not have a big bowling alley so people can join leagues. We need more gyms and a variety of them. We need more inside pools.

[@TheTravlingirl]

Just finished watching your video- great info. I’m wondering with all the options for Orlando- especially downtown concerts, soccer, food - why is NO ONE talking about the train!!!???? I’d love to see a video on the Sunrail; why doesn’t it run on weekends? Why doesn’t it run till 2am? Why can’t I use it when I want to go see a concert and drink and not pay for an uber???? Sorry, it’s just absurd to me. I lived in Germany- small town- the train was used always to go to wine festivals, concerts in other towns, the airport ( I know Sunrail doesn’t go there…but should-). I bought a pass when I came back to WP 6 years ago. Due to work 5 days a week and wanting to stay out past 10 on a Friday night- I have yet to be able to use it. Disappointing to say the least. Ok now that that’s off my chest- could you do a video in the Bright line , what its future is, connection from train station to downtown Sanford, Deland, the minor glitches in the system. I’d be really interested to learn. *You interviewed me last year on the Avenue, I’ve lived here all my life- left for a minute but came back - we all still live here. It’s a wonderful place. Thanks for your content-it’s great information. Tracey

[@bernitagarrett9899]

What are we doing about the homeless? That’s what I’d like to know! They’ve pushed out everyone who’s owned in the downtown area & has pushed the homeless inland even more. All these “great” ideas & projects going on but nothing to help the local less fortunates!!

[@PolitikPolitik-fh2qc]

The liberals is what causes homelessness and makes it worse.

[@gonzalocrespo147]

Affordable housing please ?

[@IAFB]

Only time I have disagreed with you. Orlando has terrible leadership. Im not fan of things that continue to take away from the core and the leaders don't care. Every other big city in Florida is growing at the core except us.

[@DeathFromAbove1987]

This is such a fluff piece. Rather than selling over priced houses to get your sick commission check. You should document the current home insurance crisis and homeless crisis in downtown Orlando.

[@bperez8656]

How many of the tech workers are H1B Visa or other under paid migrant groups vs actual American citizens earning livable wages?

[@stillwaters4097]

Orlando seems to be allergic to providing affordable housing and decent paying jobs. While people are coming here in droves there also people leaving in droves.

[@one350z]

TRANSPORTATION... I4 Ultimate did make an impact but it's too little too late and not enough. Transportation has to be faster, the commute kills desire. Parking downtown, need more free public parking that is close and safe. There is a lot of variety downtown and surrounding areas, I do not feel that is weak in any regard. Travel time and parking are key.

[@Jason-lg4ps]

I live in Orlando FL I hope we get MLB team

[@LyndsayVeck]

Loved this video! I’m willingly to pay for over priced coffee lol if it has a play area for littles. Would love to see more autism services. Waiting lists are insane we definitely need more.

[@arank777]

art galleries! I concur about local food places and niche lounges but culture is lacking here. Not many local galleries outside of WP - and they mostly have out of state artists featured. Tavistock would gain so much with more art and music cultural things to do.

[@PolitikPolitik-fh2qc]

Focusing on culture which doesn't actually generally produce profit and only moves more snobby liberals in is the last thing it needs

[@hugohormazabal2418]

Orlando does not do well with food halls. None of the food halls have worked here. There is no vibe in food halls! We need better bars and downtown needs food restaurants. Aside from Kres, are there any places for a nice dinner???

[@michaellouro5020]

Maxine’s on shine, Soco, grand bohemian, Delaneys Tavern, osphere, f&D cantina, Totoya sushi, jinya, stubborn mule, Neveyah, Rusteak, Linda’s lacantina. Are all nice places to eat. If you really need a fine dining experience just drive to winter park or Dr.Phillips

[@blewcheezTV]

This all sounds great. But unless you fixed transportation this sounds like a constipation waiting to happen

[@jayzechab]

I hope what the developer describes as “sophisticated” is not just another bunch of overpriced chain restaurants and resorts. That’s not a vision for our region but a vision for his investors.

[@nets6725]

Get rid of those dam.tolls 😂

[@suzannetiffinian3354]

This segment has contrasting views on the food for sure - there are a lot of hidden gems that I want to stay hidden.

[@agonyp2643]

At least Orlando has more space to develop than St. Petersburg, which has no undeveloped land available. Lately, developers from Miami and NYC are uncontrollably building up many high rises in downtown St. Petersburg without any thoughts of public transportation systems. St. Petersburg is becoming the next Miami.

[@Vinstrocity]

I wish sea world Orlando will be like the one in Abu Dabi

[@marzenarongione4968]

Orlando needs more good quality grocery stores! More Whole Foods and farmers markets which actually sell produce not just junk food and gifts

[@spiderman2786ify]

Ppl can barely afford the food at the other grocery stores lol Whole Foods? Ha!

[@PolitikPolitik-fh2qc]

​@spiderman2786ify its the liberal answer to everything. Things too expensive? We need to keep raising the costs then

[@MP-vd6ho]

I saw you on a billboard

[@marzenarongione4968]

Bigger newer airport like terminal C and connected to sun rail

[@hugohormazabal2418]

Also, the parking situation in downtown is horrible

[@thefunkydeep446]

Oh hey it’s Quay!

[@kenpozek]

Quay is the man!

[@autumnfragrance6326]

Extend SR-417 Greeneway to West of SR-27. Big bang for the buck.

[@Mel0773]

Good grief, no more cars on the roads. We need to invest in mass transit. So many of us live within 20 miles from Orlando but we can't spend 3 hours or more in traffic each day just to commute. Would love to work downtown, cannot drive in this crazy traffic. Even in the surrounding areas, traffic is ridiculous.

[@mrsvoyage]

Floridian dont use public transport

[@enjoystraveling]

There’s many that do

[@lerak8452]

Orlando has gone downhill. Was much better when we had shops at church stresst station and restaurants. You can actually bring a family. Plus, they still had clubs. It's not safe downtown. I'm not sure how they'll build something under I4 when they can't fix the crime. It's going to spread police thin to cover the area. Bad idea.

[@Los-u8b]

As soon as the international money launderers discover how much of gem Orlando is, it’s game over. Incoming Miami 2.0

[@Asieslaputavida]

If you are looking for a male friend who looks very much like Ken, that´s me. I live north of Orlando and I´m married. I am looking for friends in this area who might want to learn Spanish of Spain for FREE. I like to bowl, go to see SpaceX launches, travel to Europe, attend Rites games and so on. I´ve also concluded a very successful career in networking IT. I know how that system works.

[@carlosvargas-yanez2482]

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION! Modern reliable electric

[@scootover7]

In 2014 for the most part I felt pretty safe going downtown, but now I barely can stand to go to my favorite pizza place anymore Gitto's Pizza because of how unsafe downtown is, I wouldn't even go to an Orlando Magic game anymore, not just because of the prices, but because you try to go back to the bus station, and two of the under passes near the station are filled with more homeless people, I wish they built some small like room for them to sleep in, maybe a place to lay their head and a bathroom with a sink. I've been homeless in Orlando and I find about 70-80 percent of the homeless people disgusting, don't even get me started on how unaffordable apartments are, not saying all apartments should be $500-$700 starting, the other sad thing is as someone who was homeless, it was cheaper to go homeless, but only works if you have money, so you don't have to eat the uneditable expired shelter food. When I was homeless I wouldn't sleep downtown for fear of getting stabbed , don't even get me started on the drivers in Orlando, It reminds me of St. Louis Missouri.