Engage in the Community: Growth, Development & Belonging

Thursday, December 11
5:00 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

Immersive Community Activities from 5 PM - 6 PM

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.

A Thoughtful Conversation from 6 PM - 8 PM

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

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