Despite last month’s decision by the Municipal Planning Board, the relocation of Orlando Union Rescue Mission’s homeless shelter is not a done deal yet. An official appeal has been filed against two items approved by the Orlando MPB on December 15th which rezone the proposed Parramore location and allow the development… [read more]
There was more public outcry at the Orlando Municipal Planning Board meeting today from Parramore residents and business owners. The target: the Orlando Rescue Mission relocation plan being pushed by Mayor Buddy Dyer. A very large crowd, about 20 people, spoke out against the proposed relocation of the homeless shelter… [read more]
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer may be ready to pull another fast one on residents, based on information exposed in a report by WFTV’s Lori Brown. Dyer seems ready to push through one more piece of his stalled and controversial redevelopment plans despite substantial opposition to the project. The Orlando Union Rescue Mission (OURM)… [read more]
State Representative Bruce Antone is weighing in on the Orlando Union Rescue Mission homeless shelter relocation as the proposal remains in jeopardy ahead of an Orange County Commission meeting next month. In letters sent to Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs and all County Commissioners, Rep. Antone agreed with concerned residents… [read more]
In a surprising setback, the Orange County Board of Zoning Adjustment voted against the Orlando Union Rescue Mission’s planned move to a new site off Old Winter Garden Road. The 5-2 decision came after residents pushed back against the Orlando Union Rescue Mission’s (OURM) plan to relocate in their community.… [read more]
The City of Orlando will vote today on a proposed plan by the Orlando Magic to build an entertainment complex next to the new Amway Center. The Magic want to buy 7.82 acres of land the city owns which houses the Orlando Police Department Headquarters, a City parking garage, and neighbors… [read more]