Engage in the Community: Growth, Development & Belonging

Thursday, December 11
6:00 to 8:00 PM
Central Florida Public Media Studios
11510 East Colonial Drive, Orlando, Florida

What Happens When a Region Grows This Fast?

Central Florida is expanding at a remarkable pace. New neighbors, new skylines, new possibilities. But with this growth come deeper questions:

Who feels at home?
Who feels left out?
And how do we build a community where everyone belongs?

Engage in the Community: Growth, Development & Belonging invites us to explore the human side of growth together. This is not a debate. It is a shared moment to listen, reflect, and reconnect with the people who shape this place every day.

What to Expect

A Thoughtful Conversation

A moderated dialogue featuring voices from across Central Florida. Together, they will reflect on home, identity, displacement, pride, and possibility in a changing region.

Immersive Community Activities

Designed to bring lived experiences forward and honor every voice.

Story Booth
Record a sixty-second reflection about belonging in Central Florida.

Resource Garden
Meet local organizations working in housing, migration, neighborhood life, and community development.

This event is free, accessible, all ages and open to the public.