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Message from the Mayor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Message from the Sustainability Advisory Board Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Executive Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Our Home for Life Sustainability Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Journey to Sustainability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9

Dr . Phillips Center for the Performing Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

INVEST in Our Home for Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Mayor’s Neighborhood Sustainability Challenge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Preventing Homelessness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Economic Development and Tourism Transformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Orange County Public Schools Wins 2014 Broad Prize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

SunRail Begins Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Johns Lake Conservation Area Grand Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Arts and Culture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-23

Built Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24-25

Civic Engagement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26-27

Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-29

Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-31

Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32-33

Natural Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34-35

Nonprofit Spotlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38-39

Citizens Take Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40-41

Targets Progress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45-54

Strategies Progress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55-59

Greenhouse Gas Inventories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60-63

Acronyms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

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01Overview

02Sustainability

Spotlights

03Focus Area

Highlights

04Making A Difference

05Appendices

This report is available online at www .ochomeforlife .net .

2 2014-2015 Sustainability Report

Overview01

Get a quick overview of Orange

County’s journey to sustainability .


No.1UNIVERSITY OFCENTRAL FLORIDA

LARGEST UNDERGRADUATESTUDENT POPULATION IN THE U.S.

1 of the 25NEW TOURIST ATTRACTIONS WORTH ADDING TO YOUR BUCKET LIST

DR. PHILLIPS CENTERFOR THE PERFORMING ARTS IS RANKED

62MillionVISITORS

No.2IS WHERE FLORIDA LANDED ON THE LISTOF THE FASTEST-GROWING STATES FOR

TECH JOBS

$60MILLION INVESTMENT FOR THE NEW HOME OF THEU.S. TENNIS ASSOCIATION

No.11IN THE U.S. FORECONOMICPERFORMANCE

No.1ORANGE COUNTYCONVENTION CENTER

MEETING DESTINATION IN THE U.S.

No.5 IS HOW ORLANDO INTERNATIONALAIRPORT RANKED ON THE 2014 WORLD’S

BEST AWARDS LIST FOR AIRPORTS


Message From The Mayor

Orange County continues on our mission to create the best place to live, work, and

raise a family, a place that we can all be proud to call “Our Home for Life .” Our

community Sustainability Plan provides a vision, goal, and strategy for achieving a

more prosperous, healthy, livable, and connected community . For more than a year

we’ve been implementing the plan in partnership and collaboration with the public

and private sectors . As you review our first Annual Sustainability Report, I trust that

you will share with me a deep pride in the significant accomplishments that have

been made thus far, as well as great excitement for what lies ahead . From the debut

of SunRail to the opening of the fabulous Dr . Phillips Center for the Performing Arts,

we are building a thriving community .

To foster a vibrant economy where creativity, innovation, and opportunity will flourish,

we need to invest now in the tools that future generations will need . During this year’s

State of the County Address, I proposed a $300 million initiative called INVEST in Our

Home for Life that will provide Infrastructure, New public safety facilities, Vibrant

neighborhoods and affordable family housing, Enhanced recreation opportunities,

Safety improvements for pedestrians, and Transportation connectivity throughout

Orange County . The fiscal restraint exercised by the Board of County Commissioners

over the last several years laid the foundation that allows us to embark on this

endeavor without raising taxes .

Although prudent and timely infrastructure investments are vitally important, it is the

people of Orange County that remain our most precious resource and our greatest

hope . A culture of collaboration, caring, and creativity is essential in making real

progress toward a sustainable Orange County . I am confident that we share a

common commitment to leaving our children and grandchildren with an even better

quality of life than we enjoy today . Working together with our neighborhoods, schools,

businesses, faith communities, and other local organizations, we can continue to

make this already great place we call home even better for future generations, as well

as the millions of people that come here every year to vacation and conduct business .

Teresa Jacobs

Orange County Mayor

TERESA JACOBSOrange County Mayor


Message From The Advisory Board Chair

It was my privilege to serve as Chair to the Sustainability Committee and be a

part of adopting the Sustainable Orange County Plan, which was submitted to the

Orange County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) in May 2014 . To facilitate the

Plan’s vision, the Sustainability Committee recommended that the County appoint a

Sustainability Advisory Board to oversee implementation of the plan and to report

on progress annually . The Sustainability Advisory Board was appointed by the BCC

in January 2015 and began meeting one month later . The Board and I are pleased to

see the first Annual Sustainability Report become a reality, but even more important,

I am delighted to see the progress that has been made thus far in implementing the

plan and excited about what is planned for the coming year .

Because Orange County is such an attractive place, our population has grown

steadily for decades and is expected to grow at a rapid pace well into the future .

Currently numbering 1 .25 million people, our resident population is expected to

grow by approximately 50 percent by the year 2040 . In addition, we had another

record-breaking year with 62 million visitors coming to our area . Orange County’s

sustained growth and its status as a premier global destination provide tremendous

opportunities, but also present significant challenges . It is vitally important that

Orange County shape growth in a way that promotes long-term economic prosperity,

preserves our natural treasures for future generations, and stimulates a diverse

and innovative culture where all our citizens have the opportunity to thrive and live

productive and meaningful lives .

On behalf of the Sustainability Advisory Board, I urge all the citizens of Orange

County to celebrate what has been accomplished thus far and to do their part in

making Orange County an even better place for future generations—one that we will

want to make our home for life .

John Martinez

Chair

JOHN MARTINEZChair

2015 Sustainability Advisory BoardMembers John Martinez, Chair

Melvin Pittman, Vice-Chair

Luz Aviles

Tommy Boroughs

Samuel Graham

Jocelyn Jones

Hal Kantor

Christopher Rizzolo

Dr . Bridget Williams


Board of County Commissioners >>

The first “Our Home for

Life” Annual Sustainability

Report documents Orange

County’s achievements

toward the goals and

strategies set forth in the

Sustainable Orange County Plan that was accepted by the

Board of County Commissioners (BCC) in May 2014 . Seven

subcommittees, one for each focus area, were formed

with stakeholders from the community, municipalities and

Orange County government to draft the plan .

A distinguished 12-member Sustainability Committee

appointed by Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs

reviewed the recommendations of each subcommittee,

made changes as appropriate and adopted the plan that

was submitted to the BCC . Since the plan was developed

a little more than a year ago, Orange County has made

substantial progress toward a more sustainable future

and many exciting developments are in the planning

stages or underway — far more than space would allow

in this report . In cooperation with our community partners,

Orange County Government is committed to advancing

countywide sustainability efforts .

As we celebrate our collective and collaborative

successes thus far, it is also important to evaluate where

further improvement is needed . We hope this report will

help inspire all who read it to make a difference to improve

the quality of life for Orange County’s current and future

generations .

Executive Overview

TERESA JACOBSOrange County Mayor

S . SCOTT BOYDDistrict 1 Commissioner

TED EDWARDSDistrict 5 Commissioner

VICTORIA P . SIPLINDistrict 6 Commissioner

BRYAN NELSONDistrict 2 Commissioner

PETE CLARKEDistrict 3 Commissioner

With our own charter and state constitution we govern ourselves with

an independence that puts citizens first.

JENNIFER THOMPSONDistrict 4 Commissioner


ARTS & CULTUREMaintaining and enhancing Orange County’s position as a leader in arts and cultural attractions will provide vibrant experiences for both local residents and the millions of tourists who support our economy .

COMMUNITY Creating safe, healthy and connected communities will allow Orange County residents to thrive and maximize quality of life .

BUILT ENVIRONMENT We are envisioning a built environment that promotes health and economic vitality while using natural resources efficiently through an emphasis on high-performance buildings and connectivity of communities .

CIVIC ENGAGEMENTThrough outreach and engagement opportunities, we will create communities with more actively involved residents, improved employment opportunities, higher participation in government and increased volunteerism .

EDUCATIONBy enhancing Orange County’s educational opportunities and improving the academic environment in which students grow, we will ensure that graduates are better prepared for life and enter the workforce as well-educated and productive individuals .

MOBILITYBy increasing mobilityoptions such as mass transit, walkability and bike infrastructure, we can reduce pollution and create a better-connected Orange County, with healthier and active residents .

Our Home for Life is Orange County’s Sustainability Plan that was developed to help make our

community a more prosperous, healthy and livable place for current and future generations . By

addressing economic, environmental, social and cultural issues in a holistic manner, Orange

County can meet the challenges and opportunities resulting from rapid population growth .

The Plan includes the segments listed below that provide a framework for working toward

sustainability, as well as goals and strategies that will serve to integrate sustainability into our

culture, decision-making and governance .

NATURAL RESOURCESWe are working toward responsible management and conservation of our natural resources to ensure that we have a clean and healthy environment to live, work and raise a family while allowing people and wildlife to thrive .

Our Home for Life Sustainability Plan

View the Our Home for Life Plan at

www.ochomeforlife.net.


MARCH 20141st Public Workshop held to get input on goals and strategies for Sustainability Plan

JUNE 2013Mayor Jacobs unveils the “Our Home for Life” brand for Orange County’s communitysustainability efforts during her State of the County Address

OCTOBER 2013The Orange County Convention Center becomes the largest convention center in the world to achieve LEED Gold certification for existing buildings: operation &maintenance

SEPTEMBER 2013The first Sustainability 101 Class is presented as part of the Orange County Citizens Planner Academy

NOVEMBER 2013Orange County becomes the first U .S . user of PlaceSpeak as an electronic townhall tool for public engagement to get input on draft goals and strategies for the community

SEPTEMBER 2013Orange County Government’s second full-scale solarphotovoltaic system (38 .9 kilowatts) starts producing electricity at the Sheriff’s Central Complex

MARCH 2013An external Sustainability Committee appointed by Mayor Jacobs and chaired by former Commissioner John Martinez begins meeting to develop a community sustainability plan

OCTOBER 2013Orange County’s sustainability webpages go live

SEPTEMBER 2013The Board of County Commissioners accepts the sustainability assessment report, which summarizes challenges, opportunities, applicable data, keyaccomplishments, and current initiatives

20142013

Journey to Sustainability


2015

JULY 2015Winners of the first Mayor’s Neighborhood Sustainability Challenge recognized during the Orange County Community Conference

JANUARY 2015Sustainability Advisory Board appointed by the BCC

SEPTEMBER 2014Orange County Public Schools shares the $1 million Broad Prize, which honors urban school districts that demonstrate the greatest overall performance and improvement in student achievement while reducing achievement gaps among low-income students and students of color

MAY 2014SunRail commences operations

APRIL 2014Sustainability Committee adopts Sustainability Plan, which is accepted by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) in May

NOVEMBER 2014Dr . Phillips Center for the Performing Arts grand opening

AUGUST 2015Walk-Ride-Thrive!, pedestrian and bicycle safety initiative announced by Mayor Jacobs

JUNE 2014Multimodal Corridor Plan Phase I completed

JUNE 2015INVEST in Our Home for Life proposed by Mayor Jacobs during State of the County address

SustainabilitySpotlights

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Learn more about some of

Orange County’s major

accomplishments during the past

two years .



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Arts & Culture Spotlight

Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing ArtsThe historic grand opening of the first phase of the Dr . Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in November 2014 marked yet another milestone for Central Florida in the continued transformation of Orange County into a world-class destination for the arts, recreation and culture . Located in the heart of downtown Orlando, the new state-of-the-art facility is a mecca for creativity and discovery where artists, audiences and students gather to experience, learn and explore the performing arts, fulfilling the vision of the Dr . Phillips Center, Arts for Every Life . The Dr . Phillips Center is a public-private collaboration with the City of Orlando, Orange County, the State of Florida and generous donors .

THE DR . PHILLIPS CENTER WILL BE A MAGNET FOR THE CREATIVE SPIRIT, WHERE DIVERSE TALENTS COME TOGETHER . AND THERE IS A PLACE FOR EVERYONE .

“ The greatest gift we can bestow upon future generations is opportunity. The Dr. Phillips Center will do just that, with arts education and amazing cultural experiences. ”

– Mayor Teresa Jacobs

The LEED Silver certified Center features the 2,700-seat

Walt Disney Theater, the 300-seat Alexis & Jim Pugh

Theater, Seneff Arts Plaza, School of Arts, the DeVos

Family Room and other spaces to host theater, dance,

popular music and entertainment performances. Future

expansion plans include a 1,700-seat acoustic theater,

rehearsal room and commercial development opportunities.

Did You Know >>IS WHERE ORLANDO RANKED

ON THE NEW YORK TIMES “52

PLACES TO GO IN 2015” AND

THE DR. PHILLIPS CENTER FOR

THE PERFORMING ARTS WAS

ONE SPECIFIC HIGHLIGHT

THAT WAS MENTIONED.

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Built Environment Spotlight

INVEST in Our Home for LifeDuring the State of the County Address in June 2015, Mayor Teresa Jacobs proposed a $300 million initiative called INVEST in Our Home for Life, one of the largest collections of capital investment projects that Orange County has ever undertaken . To foster a vibrant economy where creativity, innovation and opportunity will flourish, Orange County will make significant investments throughout the County, giving future generations the tools necessary to succeed . The comprehensive initiative will involve the construction of roads, parks, pedestrian safety projects, public and fire safety facilities, affordable family housing and more . The fiscal restraint exercised by the Board of County Commissioners over the last several years has built a strong financial position that will allow Orange County to embark on this endeavor without raising taxes .

“ . . . the best time to invest in long-term infrastructure and public safety needs is now. Building a vibrant economy where creativity, innovation and opportunity will flourish is a wise investment for our future. ”


• NO NEW TAXES

• LEVERAGE ORANGE COUNTY’S SUPERIOR FISCAL POSITION

• BOND FINANCING OF EXCESS SALES TAX REVENUE WHILE RATES ARE HISTORICALLY LOW

• LONG-LASTING INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS

• PROJECT CONSTRUCTION WITHIN 5 YEARS

$200 million for new roadways and expansion of existing roadways

$30 million for district capital projects ($5 million per district)

$30 millionfor Fire Rescue infrastructure and equipment

$20 millionfor parks and enhanced recreational facilities

$20 millionfor pedestrian safety and affordable housing

Program Highlights >>


Civic Engagement Spotlight

Mayor’s Neighborhood Sustainability Challenge

On February 21, 2015, Orange County launched the Mayor’s Neighborhood Challenge — a friendly, free competition that gives neighborhood and community organizations suggested activities that can help their neighborhood thrive by becoming healthier, greener and more involved . Activities include starting a neighborhood watch program, organizing a community clean-up, installing a neighborhood mini-park, starting a walking school bus, creating a community garden and many more . Participants in the Challenge filled out scorecards in one or more of the three categories indicated below and were provided with a toolkit to help them through the process .

“ By challenging neighborhood organizations to become more involved in their community, committed to their health and invested in green practices, we can ensure a bright future for Orange County. ”

–Mayor Teresa Jacobs

Neighborhoods that completed the Challenge were recognized based on their level of achievement (bronze, silver or gold), and the winners were honored during the Orange County Community Conference held on July 18, 2015, and given prizes provided by local sponsors. Ten neighborhood organizations took the challenge in 2015. The next challenge is expected to kick off in 2016.

Recognition >>

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

GREEN PRACTICES

HEALTHY NEIGHBORHOODS

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT WINNER:Hidden Valley Homeowners Association

GREEN PRACTICES WINNER:Avalon Park Property Owners Association

HEALTHY NEIGHBORHOODS WINNER:Woodside Village Homeowners Association


Community Spotlight

Preventing Homelessness

PLEDGE TO END VETERAN HOMELESSNESS

Working with regional partners, including the Central Florida Commission on Homelessness, the Veterans Administration, the 25 Cities Initiative, and United Way’s “Mission United,” Orange County has made great strides in caring for our homeless veterans and has pledged to end Veteran homelessness in Central Florida . For decades, Orange County has been the leading provider of homeless services, budgeting more than $5 million annually . In 2015, Orange County committed another $2 million to that amount, and partnered with the City of Orlando to help attract new federal grants to house the chronically homeless . In 2015, Orange County has provided an additional 40 chronically homeless housing units to the nearly 200 that it has already provided .

“ I believe that we can make history by transforming the lives of our homeless children and families, the chronically homeless and our proud veterans.”


Helping homeless families and children is even more complex than helping the chronically homeless — and why Mayor Jacobs requested the formation of the Family Homelessness Committee through the regional Commission on Homelessness. Since the availability of affordable housing is a key to preventing family homelessness, Orange County’s INVEST in Our Home for Life initiative includes $5 million for housing initiatives to further promote the development of affordable family housing.

In 2015, pastors from around the area helped kick off the “Open Table” program, pairing churches and faith-based organizations with homeless families. In this program, groups of volunteers compose a “table” and commit an hour a week for a year to assist homeless youth, individuals or families in developing and achieving goals in a stability plan. A stability plan may include strategies to help obtain employment, housing, healthcare and transportation needs. Orange County will supplement Open Table licensing fees through a federal System of Care grant.

Helping the Homeless >>

NUMBER OF HOMELESS VETERANS IDENTIFIED IN CENTRAL FLORIDA’S 2015 VETERANS SURGE

416

FLORIDA HOSPITAL PLEDGES MILLIONS TO END HOMELESSNESS

In November 2014, Florida Hospital announced a $6 million pledge to address homelessness in Central Florida . The resources from Florida Hospital will serve as the kick-off investment in the Central Florida Foundation’s new “Impact Homelessness Fund,” a collaborative, public and private investment-solutions vehicle to help those facing homelessness in Orange, Osceola and Seminole Counties .


Economic Development & Tourism Spotlight

Economic Development and Tourism Transformation

Orange County continued its transformation into a mecca of economic, cultural and sports opportunity with its opening of the Dr . Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, renovation of the Citrus Bowl and the historic groundbreaking for Orlando City Soccer’s new stadium in downtown Orlando . Getting to work got a little easier as SunRail debuted in May 2014 and many more exciting transportation improvements are underway or being planned, including I-4 Ultimate, Orlando International Airport’s multi-modal hub and All Aboard Florida .

With a record-breaking 62 million visitors, the Metro Orlando area continues to be a premier global destination . The region’s internationally renowned theme parks have expanded and a large section of International Drive is being transformed into I-Drive 360, which will enhance the County’s tourism district . An I-Drive Visioning Committee is crafting a revitalized, long-term plan for I-Drive . At the Orange County Convention Center, a $187 million capital investment project is well under way and a new Campus Master Plan is under development .

This past year, the region showcased its story of entrepreneurship, high-tech innovation, world renowned modeling, simulation and training cluster, cutting-edge film and digital media training facilities, thriving Medical City and overall favorable business environment through its new regional branding campaign: Orlando. You don’t know the half of it . In September 2015, Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs and the National Center for Simulation hosted the first “Florida Simulation Summit” to highlight the state’s multi-billion-dollar simulation industry . In addition, Lake Nona was chosen as the exciting new site for the United States Tennis Association Headquarters and the Veteran’s Administration’s Medical “SimLEARN” center .

Our skilled workforce, excellent quality of life, new

cutting-edge facilities and vast concentration of

locally headquartered Fortune 500 companies makes

us the best place to live, work and raise a family.

Orange County’s Convention Center welcomes more than 1.4 million annual visitors, supporting 26,000 jobs and generating a $2.2 billion impact.

Did You Know >>

Central Florida is the world epicenter for the global Modeling, Simulation and Training economy, which statewide generates nearly $8 billion a year in sales and employs 27,000 Floridians.


Education Spotlight

Orange County Public Schools Wins 2014 Broad Prize

Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) was one of two school districts to be awarded the 2014 Broad Prize for Urban Education — the largest education award in the country given to school districts . As a co-winner of the award, OCPS split the prize with Gwinnett County Public Schools in Georgia and each received $500,000 in college scholarships for their high-school seniors . Selected from among 75 of the largest districts in the country, OCPS has shown sustained performance and rapid improvement in recent years due to the district’s commitment and urgency to quickly improve student achievement .

WHAT EXACTLY IS OCPS DOING?

• Increasingthenumberofmagnetschools

• Raisingthequalityofinstructionateveryschoolthroughfrequent classroom observations and detailed feedback

• Settingperformancetargetsforteachers

• Providinginstructionalcoachestotrainteachersinreadingand math interventions for struggling students

OCPS ACHIEVEMENTS:

• Narrowedincomeandethnicachievementgaps

• Raisedachievementamonglow-incomemiddle-schoolstudents

• AgreaterpercentageofAfrican-Americanstudentsreachedadvanced academic levels in Orange County than in other districts in Florida

• College-readinesshasimproved

The $1 million Broad Prize is an annual award honoring large urban school districts that demonstrate the strongest overall performance and improvement in student achievement while reducing achievement gaps among low-income students and students of color.

About the Award >>

OCPS VISION: TO BE THE TOP PRODUCER OF

SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS IN THE NATION

200,000

62%

10TH

STUDENTS IN ORANGE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

STUDENTS ELIGIBLE FOR FREE OR REDUCED-PRICE SCHOOL MEALS

LARGEST SCHOOL DISTRICT

IN THE NATION


Mobility Spotlight

SunRail Begins Service

More than 1 million residents have used SunRail, Central Florida’s commuter rail system, for their daily commutes since it began service on May 1, 2014 . The rail runs parallel to Interstate 4, providing a reliable, cost-effective and convenient transportation alternative to the region’s congested road network . Double-decker passenger cars feature spacious seats, restroom facilities, power outlets and free unlimited wireless Internet .

Phase 1, which spans 32 miles and comprises 12 stations, connects the City of DeBary with Sand Lake Road, near the Orlando International Airport . Phase 2, which is scheduled for completion in 2017, will extend the route north to DeLand and south to Poinciana with five additional stations . Future construction plans include building a second track to allow two trains to operate simultaneously in each direction while improving the quality and safety of railroad crossings .

SunRail operates Monday through Friday, every half hour during morning and evening service, and approximately every two hours during mid-day and late evening service .

The Sand Lake Road SunRail station is designed to connect with potential future rail routes to Orlando International Airport, the Orange County Convention Center and the International Drive tourism district.

Looking Ahead >>

“ SunRail is the perfect example of our local, state and federal partners planting the seeds to bring a monumental transportation project to our region. ”


SunRail has brought in more than $3.2 billion of new investments around station stops, helping sustain economic prosperity in Central Florida.


Natural Resources Spotlight

Johns Lake Conservation Area Grand Opening

On August 21, 2015, Orange County District 1 Commissioner Scott Boyd cut the ribbon during the opening ceremony of the Johns Lake Conservation Area for public use and enjoyment . The 138-acre conservation property was purchased in 2007 by the BCC as part of the Orange County Green PLACE (Park Land Acquisition for Conservation and Environmental Protection) program .

The Johns Lake Conservation Area, formerly used as pasture for cattle grazing, will be restored to its original basin marsh community using methods such as controlled burns and groundcover restoration . The parcel protects the water resources of Johns Lake, Black Lake and Lake Tilden . Visit the property located at 880 Avalon Road, Winter Garden, from sunrise to sunset to enjoy fishing, kayaking and picnicking .

Green PLACE Mission:To preserve and manage environmentally

sensitive lands, protect water resource lands and

to provide a quality passive recreational outdoors

experience for existing and future generations.

ON SEPTEMBER 26, 2015, IN HONOR OF NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS DAY, THE NATION’S LARGEST HANDS-ON VOLUNTEER EFFORT, 97 VOLUNTEERS PARTICIPATED IN NATURAL LAND-ENHANCEMENT ACTIVITIES AT THE JOHNS LAKE CONSERVATION AREA . THIS IS THE 9TH ANNUAL NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS DAY EVENT HOSTED BY GREEN PLACE .

As of 2011, Orange County has

purchased more than 22,000

acres of environmentally sensitive lands .

The goal is to preserve 88,000

acres of environmentally sensitive land .

More than 22 natural lands are

managed through the Green PLACE

program .


Focus AreaHighlights

03

Discover some major accomplishments

and things to look forward to in the coming

years for Economic Development & Tourism

and each of the seven focus areas in

Orange County’s Sustainability Plan .


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41.6 300VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTED 5,700+ HOURS OF SERVICE,THROUGH THE ORANGE COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL VOLUNTEER AND INTERNSHIP PROGRAM IN 2014

HOMES CAN BE POWERED FROMTHE RENEWABLE ENERGY PRODUCEDAT OUC’S STANTON SOLAR FARM

PUBLICLY VIEWABLE WORKS OF ART IN ORANGE COUNTY

OF OCPS HIGH SCHOOLS MADE THE WASHINGTON POST’S PRESTIGIOUS LISTOF AMERICA’S MOST CHALLENGING

ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS IN CENTRAL FLORIDA

MilesOF THE WEKIVA RIVER ARE DESIGNATED AS ONE OF ONLY TWO NATIONAL WILD

AND SCENIC RIVERS IN FLORIDA

1776 NEIGHBORHOOD AND CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS REGISTERED WITH ORANGE COUNTY

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Arts & Culture

Accomplishments

Inaugural Orange CountySculpture Exhibit OpensIn July 2015, a new art exhibit was unveiled on the Orange County Administration Center lawn . Five sculptures were selected by Orange County’s Public Art Review Board from more than 100 submitted pieces . Four of the sculptures will be displayed for a year . The installation by Dale Wayne called “Joy’s Horizon—Building Bridges,” which was only exhibited for one month, is made of more than 10,000 recycled water bottles that created a colorful floral wall . The Public Art Review Board, overseen by the Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs Advisory Council, raised $20,000 in private funds to present the exhibition and to rent the sculptures from the artists . The board hopes to make the exhibit an annual event .

In April 2015, the Orange County Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs issued two Requests for Qualifications: one for $400,000 and another for $70,000 for public art to enhance the Orange County Convention Center West Building . A large suspended sculpture tentatively entitled “The Big Bang” was selected for the northern atrium and 16 large paintings and photos were selected from 1,100 works submitted from across the U .S . for the boardroom and conference rooms .

Orange County celebrated the opening of the new Orlando Citrus Bowl in November 2014 . The $207 million LEED Silver certified project replaced 90 percent of the Citrus Bowl . Serving as the home of the Orlando City Soccer Club during their inaugural season, it will continue to host world class sporting events . The seven individual letters from the ORLANDO sign that once crowned the scoreboard at the Citrus Bowl were salvaged and transformed into a new 54-foot iconic ORLANDO sculptured piece with more than 100 color-changing LED lights retrofitted into each letter .

NEW PUBLIC ART IN THE ORANGE COUNTYCONVENTION CENTER’S WEST BUILDING

ORANGE COUNTY CELEBRATES THE OPENINGOF THE NEW ORLANDO CITRUS BOWL


Arts & Culture

In June 2015, the Crawford House, a 1,500-square-foot house that dates to around 1909, was preserved by moving it nearly four blocks to a new lot in the old Pine Castle area south of Orlando . The Crawford House is one of the finest examples of vernacular country architecture in Central Florida, and will serve as a museum and meeting space . The Pine Castle Womens Club and Pine Castle Historical Society raised $200,000 for the first phase of the project, and Orange County Government provided a $25,000 grant from its Parks fund .

February of 2014 marked the 202nd birthday of Charles Dickens . In honor of his brilliant literary contributions, Orange County Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs partnered with the Orlando Shakespeare Theater to create a year-long celebration with 202 Charles Dickens themed events . The biggest event of the year-long celebration was the Orlando Shakespeare Theater and University of Central Florida collaborative production of The Life & Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby, the largest production professionally mounted in Orange County with 27 actors playing over 150 characters .

HISTORIC HOME SAVED IN PINE CASTLE

YEAR OF DICKENS

ORANGE COUNTY ARTS & CULTURE BY THE NUMBERS

The groundbreaking ceremony for Orlando City Soccer’s new Major League Soccer (MLS) stadium occurred on October 16, 2014. The Lions are scheduled to move from the Citrus Bowl to their newly constructed soccer-specific stadium in Downtown Orlando for the 2016 season. The privately funded stadium will have an initial capacity of 25,000 to 28,000, and aims to be LEED-certified. The new stadium will have a transformational economic impact for Orange County and will usher in a new era for the region as the “Soccer Capital of the South.”

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NEW STADIUM FOR ORLANDO CITY SOCCER CLUB

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Built Environment

Orange County Convention Center Campus Master PlanThe Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) engaged Populous Inc ., an internationally recognized architectural firm, to complete a Market Feasibility Study and Campus Master Plan, which outlines key attributes important to sustain long-term economic development goals for the OCCC . The Campus Master Plan includes strategic recommendations for improved mobility, walkability, parking, technology and other OCCC client needs that enhance the guest experience . The Campus Master Plan will be presented to the Board of County Commissioners for their consideration . The OCCC Campus Master Plan is an important component to achieving sustainable economic development in Orange County .

Sustainable Economic DevelopmentThe OCCC hosts 200 events each year, which bring 1 .4 million attendees to the Central Florida area who contribute approximately $2 .2 billion annually to the local economy . The mission of the OCCC is economic development, which it strives to achieve sustainably using industry best practices as a guide .

Renewable Energy InitiativesThe OCCC campus has five active solar energy production and research systems, including a one-megawatt solar photovoltaic array, which is one of the largest in the southeastern United States . The OCCC provides renewable energy research, seminars and tours designed to help attendees from around the world collaborate and overcome barriers to commercial-scale alternative energy production .

Energy EfficiencyThe OCCC has completed several energy initiatives, which include energy-efficient roofing and envelope improvements, sub-metering electric power and chilled water, upgrading HVAC and VFD, converting lighting to LED and CFL, Energy Information System upgrades, as well as other energy-conservation strategies . The OCCC is the largest LEED O+M Gold Certified convention center in the world and is continuously improving energy and water use intensity as a result .

Recycling and Landfill DiversionThe OCCC partners with clients to recycle and divert an average of 2,000 tons of waste from Orange County landfills each year . The OCCC is recognized for its Environmental Management System by the International Standards Organization (ISO) under 14001 . The OCCC was the first convention center in the U .S . to achieve this designation .

“ We take the approach that sustainability is more than energy efficiency; it’s creating a culture that embraces environmental and economic stewardship. We are proud to partner with our clients, community and industry to advance sustainable economic development in Central Florida. ”

– Jan Addison, OCCC Deputy Director


Built Environment

Accomplishments

Recognizing the importance of formulating a shared vision for the International Drive Area, Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs appointed a Steering Review Group (SRG) composed of many I-Drive-area stakeholders and landowners . The SRG began meeting on a monthly basis in January 2015 with the mission of formulating a vision for the area . The SRG was tasked with creating a cohesive plan for the Study Area along with implementation strategies and tools for consideration by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) . It is anticipated that the SRG will present the final I-Drive 2040 Strategic Vision to the BCC for review and approval in early 2016 . Parallel initiatives that will support the SRG’s vision, including Comprehensive Plan amendments and updated development standards, are taking shape for the SRG’s simultaneous discussion and input .

In 2014, the City of Orlando was selected for the City Energy Project (CEP), a groundbreaking national initiative to improve energy efficiency of buildings in 10 major U .S . cities . The CEP works collaboratively with each city, developing a tailored set of policies and programs that will dramatically improve the energy performance of its buildings . Through Green Works Orlando, the City is ramping up the efficiency of its public buildings as it promotes private investment in energy efficiency measures that will help it become one of the most environmentally friendly cities in the nation .

I-DRIVE VISIONING

ORLANDO SELECTED FOR CITY ENERGY PROJECT

In July of 2015, Orlando Utilities Commission signed an agreement to build nearly 12 megawatts (MW) of clean, renewable energy at its Curtis H. Stanton Energy Center in east Orange County. The new arrays, which will consist of more than 41,000 solar panels, will blanket more than 31 acres of land that have been clear of tree cover for many years. American Capital Energy will build and maintain the solar panels, charging OUC just 7 cents per kilowatt-hour through a Power Purchase Agreement over the next 20 years. That cost is competitive with traditional fuels that OUC uses for its much larger power plants. The new array will provide enough electricity to power about 1,500 homes.

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OUC ANNOUNCES PLANS TO DOUBLESOLAR CAPACITY


Civic Engagement

Accomplishments

Maitland Man Honored by White House as Faith Leader Climate “Champion of Change”The White House “Champion of Change” program features individuals doing extraordinary things to inspire members of their communities . Steven Beumer inspired his church to lower their ecological footprint by installing energy-efficient roofing and LED lighting . He helped to organize a worship service dedicated specifically to Earth Day, planted a demonstration garden last year with the local school, and organized projects such as litter clean ups and storm drain labeling on public streets to prevent trash from entering lakes around the neighborhood .

Several online and social media influencers who have advocated for Central Florida’s growing tech community and who also have played a significant role in amplifying the digital presence of Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs’ 2014 State of the County, continued their role as innovators and collaborators in Orange County’s new Technology and Social Media Workgroup . The Workgroup operates as a think tank to advance new technologies, social media and mobile applications supported and developed by Orange County Government . The Workgroup will also collaborate on how to best enhance online public engagement and support the growing technology and digital community in our region . The County’s Communications Team won PR Daily’s Best Community Engagement Award for the 2014 State of the County Social Media Ambassador’s Campaign .

OC’S NEW TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIAL MEDIA AMBASSADORS ADVANCE CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT

“ It is most important to take the moral initiative, to shine a light on the need to cherish and protect the sum total of the wonderful parts that make up all creation — people, plants and animals that grace every corner of our amazing planet. ”

– Steven Beumer


Civic Engagement

This volunteer initiative features a variety of events and organizations through which citizens can become involved by serving their community . Over the last few years, volunteers participated in painting homes for seniors, clearing out and cleaning up green spaces along recreational trails, and labeling storm drains, among other activities . Particular areas of impact include children and youth, community involvement, environment and seniors .

The Citizen Engagement Program is a 12-week program offered by Orange County that welcomes residents to become better engaged in local government and teaches them how to navigate County services . Participants meet staff members at Orange County and take tours of the Orange County Convention Center, Fire Rescue, Parks and Recreation, and more . Integrating the public in the County’s affairs is crucial — it allows citizens to participate and interject their ideas into projects that would otherwise lack thorough and active public forethought . http://www .orangecountyfl .net/OpenGovernment/ TheOrangeCountyExperience

This annual opportunity allows nearly 200 high-school students to meet with Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs for a day while learning about their local government . The conference covers topics such as land use and zoning, code enforcement, arts funding and community service, and engages teens directly through mock public hearings . The purpose of the Conference is to teach young people about the many opportunities for involvement with Orange County Government .

SUMMER OF SERVICE

ORANGE COUNTY EXPERIENCE

ANNUAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

Every day, more than 700,000 people go to work in Orange County. We use a lot of electricity, fuel and water, and we create a lot of waste in the process of getting our jobs done. The Central Florida Workplace Challenge invites all businesses to take part in an easy, free, friendly and engaging online competition. Whether a business is large or small, it makes no difference. The idea is to help participants learn how they can reduce their environmental impact, create healthier workplaces and enhance our community by enriching people’s lives through volunteer service. Awards are to be won, networking events to be attended and fun to be had! The Challenge will be administered by Green Destination Orlando and sponsored by Orange County Government, the City of Orlando and the City of Winter Park, among others.

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CENTRAL FLORIDA WORKPLACE CHALLENGE


Community

New Holden Heights Community CenterThe grand opening of Orange County’s new Holden Heights Community Center was celebrated on June 17, 2015 . In addition to being a gathering place for Holden Heights and the surrounding communities, the Center will provide programs to assist and educate low-income individuals and support families on their journey to self-sufficiency . The new 10,500-square-foot facility includes education rooms, outdoor lakeside areas, offices, a computer lab, small breakout rooms, a large multipurpose space that can accommodate large events for special occasions and beautiful public art .

Accomplishments

In furthering efforts to decrease the number of homeless men in the area, Orange County welcomed the new Men’s Service Center at Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida in January 2015 .

The two-story, 32,000-square-foot residential facility focuses on accommodating homeless men and providing case-managed services to assist 250 men at any one time on their journey to independence . The nonprofit — which serves more than 600 men, women and children on an average night — now provides them with case management, access to mental health services, job skills training, education and life skills, along with an initiative directed to homeless veterans . The cost per man/per night is just $11 .62; the more self-sufficient the men become, the fewer social services they will ultimately need to utilize . Since beginning operation in late June 2014, 81 men have moved into permanent housing in the community and 51 have moved into transitional housing .

Many Orange County citizens, community associations and groups were recognized for their outstanding community contributions at the 20th Annual Community Conference held in July 2015 . The Orange County Neighborhood Preservation & Revitalization Division’s annual workshop event helps citizens learn about the many resources that can benefit their neighborhoods .

Pawsitive Shelter Photography founders Paul Wean, Joan Wean and Barbara Sheridan were honored with the Mayor’s 2015 Distinguished Citizen of the Year award . Pawsitive Shelter Photography produces vibrant photos that showcase the personalities of shelter pets that are ready for adoption and companionship . The photos shared on the web and through social media help citizens identify their missing companions quickly online as well as assisting in securing new, loving homes for many pets . For a list of all winners from all categories, visit: www .orangecountyfl .net/Newsroom/NS-OrangeCountyCitizensHonoredat2015CommunityConference .aspx .

GRAND OPENING OF MEN’S SERVICE CENTER AT COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS

ORANGE COUNTY CITIZENS HONORED AT 2015 COMMUNITY CONFERENCE


Community

In January 2015, the Pine Hills Neighborhood Improvement District (NID) hosted the first annual Pine Hills Small Business & Entrepreneurship Resource Fair . Participation was free to area business owners interested in expanding their professional network and learning about services that can help take their business to the next level . It is the hope of the Pine Hills NID that such events will enhance local businesses capability and survivability because strong business communities lead to strong neighborhoods .

CITIZENS PLANNER ACADEMY

PINE HILLS SMALL BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP RESOURCE FAIR

In August 2015, the Orange County Youth Mental Health Implementation Team presented its final report to the Orange County Board of County Commissioners. The Implementation Team’s proposal encompassed a framework for developing a system of care that is seamless and coordinated through a three-phased approach: Phase 1 (developing the system design and implementation using current resources), Phase 2 (further development of the system with new resources) and Phase 3 (full implementation of the system envisioned by the Commission with full resources needed). Several recommendations have been initiated, including establishment of crisis response for youth and families that is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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PROMOTING YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH

Good planning helps create communities that offer better choices for where and how people work and live . Planning enables civic leaders, business interests, and all concerned citizens to play meaningful roles in creating communities that enrich people’s lives . The Citizens Planner Academy (CPA) has been developed for individuals and leaders within neighborhood organizations who are highly motivated to engage in planning issues . Whether a neighborhood leader or a new resident eager to be more active in the community, CPA encourages citizens to take a more effective and active role in shaping the future of their neighborhoods and of Orange County, through a greater understanding of planning and the steps involved in development projects . Additionally, the focus is to educate citizens about the role good planning and the government process play in helping to create communities of lasting value . See page 41 of this report for a link to learn more.

Orange County

Government is the single

largest funder of public

services for the homeless

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Education

Accomplishments

Florida Green School AwardIn October 2014, Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) won the district-level Florida Green School Award for its strategic, long-range sustainability objectives and targets . The district avoided more than $1 .5 million in spending and simultaneously prevented more than 11 million pounds of carbon dioxide emissions during the 2013-14 school year . In addition, the OCPS Transportation Department saved more than 370,000 gallons of diesel fuel by reducing the idling time of buses by 15 percent and increasing the use of biodiesel . Through their recycling program, Orange County Public Schools diverted more than 11 million pounds of materials from landfills .

Magnet programs provide students the opportunity to discover their talents and interests through a focused course of study and academic excellence . OCPS is committed to offering choices to students and has, since the early 1990s, provided an array of magnet programs such as Visual and Performing Arts, Science, Foreign Language and Law . Currently in 12 high, nine middle and six elementary schools, 28 magnet programs are offered to deliver quality educational opportunities . Annually, OCPS organizes the District Magnet Fair, where all schools with magnet programs come together in one location to provide information to interested students and families .

In an effort to address the nation’s need for future science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) professionals, Lockheed Martin announced a $2 million grant on February 2015 to support the expansion of career-based technology programs for all Orange County Public Schools . The K-12 STEM curriculum is offered by the nonprofit organization Project Lead the Way . Lockheed Martin engineers will also volunteer in classrooms, building relationships with students as role models and mentors . During the three-year grant program, the district says that some form of the curriculum will be implemented at all 186 Orange County Public Schools .

OCPS OFFERS CHOICE LOCKHEED MARTIN BOOSTS ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOLS


Education

City Year is a national education-focused nonprofit that unites teams of young leaders with high-need schools to help keep students in school and on track to success . On September 21, 2014, City Year Orlando AmeriCorps members pledged to make a difference in the lives of thousands of Orange County Public School students as they kicked off their year of service . During the 2013-14 school year, 70 percent of students in grades 3-9 who were tutored by City Year AmeriCorps members maintained or improved at least one letter grade in English language arts .

This OCPS program encourages sustainability within school communities and recognizes schools for taking a holistic approach toward school-ground enhancement, resource conservation, curriculum connections and community involvement, as well as a school-wide commitment and focus on sustainability . Schools are judged on five categories and given points based on the Green School Rubric of categories and indicators .

CITY YEAR SERVICES HIGH-POVERTY COMMUNITIES

GREEN SCHOOLS RECOGNITION PROGRAM

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Scheduled to open in August 2017, a first-of-its-kind Preschool through 8th grade school will open on Parramore Ave. between West Amelia and Livingston streets to offer educational experiences to approximately 1200 students. With partnerships from the Rosen Foundation, the University of Central Florida, Boys and Girls Club of Central Florida, Valencia College and the City of Orlando, Orange County’s new school is expected to provide an enriching, revitalizing hub for the community. The school will include on-site activities along with a media center, Boys and Girls Club, parking garage, gymnasium and athletic fields. With an approved budget of $60.8 million, the project will provide a much needed learning and growing haven for the area’s youth and families.

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DOWNTOWN ORLANDO’S NEW SCHOOL


Mobility

Accomplishments

Walk-Ride-Thrive!In July of 2015, Mayor Teresa Jacobs announced the launch of Orange County’s Walk-Ride-Thrive! Program, which will serve as an umbrella for Orange County’s pedestrian and bicycle safety initiatives . To jumpstart the program, the BCC approved allocating $15 million for pedestrian safety and intersection improvements over the next five years as part of the INVEST in Our Home for Life initiative . These improvements will provide sidewalks, crosswalks, signals, turn lanes, updated signage and other necessary safety improvements . Local partners, including Best Foot Forward, the City of Orlando, MetroPlan Orlando, LYNX, Bike/Walk Central Florida, Orange County Public Schools and local law enforcement agencies have joined together to help boost pedestrian and bicycle safety by using engineering, enforcement and education tools . Earlier in 2015, Mayor Jacobs joined a nationwide effort by participating in the U .S . Department of Transportation’s Mayors’ Challenge for Safer People, Safer Streets .

Orange County’s Multimodal Corridor Plan focuses on creating a fully multimodal Orange County transportation network that embraces safety, livability, technology, amenities and supports our economy . The goal is to create the safest and best transportation system possible for automobiles, bicyclists, pedestrians, transit users and freight movement by the year 2040, consistent with the MetroPlan Orlando 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan . Phase I determined policy and design aspects of network planning and Phase II developed a conceptual year 2040 multimodal network for Orange County . Phase III will identify specific corridors for multimodal implementation, including transition planning and funding options .

The fare-free bus rapid transit (BRT) system in Downtown Orlando, LYMMO, has tripled in size and is now servicing more areas with the addition of the Grapefruit Line, connecting Parramore and Thornton Park on the East-West route . The new line operates in 10-minute service intervals during office hours and 15-minute service intervals on evenings, weekends and holidays . An additional BRT line, the Lime Line, is currently under construction and will be completed in late 2016 .

MULTIMODAL CORRIDOR PLAN LYNX LYMMO EXPANSION PROJECT


Mobility

The City of Orlando launched the region’s first bike share program in January 2015 . Juice Bike Share, operated by CycleHop and powered by Social Bicycles, has 200 bikes available to rent at more than 25 stations . The program has grown from downtown Orlando into Winter Park and Lake Nona Medical City and boasts more than 3,500 members .

On February 20, 2014, Orange County Parks opened Phase II of the Lake Apopka Loop Trail — a popular recreational trail for hikers, bicyclists and joggers located in the scenic Lake Apopka North Shore Restoration Area . The additional 6 .3 miles of trail intersects with the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, a one-way 11-mile drive on the eastern portion of the property . There are 362 species of birds that have been identified at Lake Apopka, one of the highest totals for any site in Florida . Alligators, bobcats, otters and other wildlife can also be spotted in the area . The wildlife drive is open on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and federal holidays .

JUICE BIKE SHARE

APOPKA LOOP TRAIL OPENING ANDWILDLIFE DRIVE

TRANSPORTATION BY THE NUMBERS

The OIA’s $1.1 billion South Terminal expansion is designed to support sustainable growth through efficiency and accessibility, while also impacting Central Florida’s economy. The plan includes the construction of an Intermodal Transportation Facility (ITF) capable of accommodating four types of rail systems including Intercity Passenger Rail, Commuter Rail, Light Rail and an Automated People Mover system that connects passengers to the North Terminal Complex. Expected to be completed in summer 2017, the ITF will provide greater connectivity to the region and the state through existing and future rail projects.

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ORLANDO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (OIA) INTERMODAL CENTER

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POSITIVE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF ORANGE COUNTY TRAILS

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Natural Resources

Accomplishments

Vision GardensThe OCCC will soon have the ability to serve its own grown herbs, lettuce, edible flowers and vegetables, such as tomatoes and peppers . The OCCC is partnering with Centerplate, its exclusive food-and-beverage provider, to create a Vision Garden in the Westwood Lobby . The 2,300-square-foot Vision Garden will consist of more than 80 aeroponic towers, each containing 44 growing areas . An educational kiosk will be located near the seedling area . This Tower-to-Table concept will be keeping pace with culinary trends embracing local fresh “green” cuisine . It will take only 4-7 weeks from the time of planting the seed to serving on a plate . You can’t get much fresher than that!

In Orange County, approximately 50 percent of residential water use is applied to outdoor irrigation . In 2014, Orange County Utilities concluded a three-year evaluation of Smart Irrigation Technologies, which includes soil moisture sensors and evapotranspiration irrigation controllers, devices that allow irrigation to occur only when needed based on plant watering requirements . The University of Florida conducted the research on 167 residential properties and four commercial properties spread across two distinct soil types in Orange County . The results, which indicated that irrigation was reduced by 18-42%, will be published by the Water Research Foundation in 2016 .

In an effort to reduce nutrient pollution in Florida springs, Orange County partnered with the Wildlife Foundation of Florida, Central Florida Group Sierra Club and the Wekiva River System Advisory Management Committee to create the Protect Our Springs Campaign . Basic rules listed on the Orange County website advise people to keep fertilizers away from impermeable surfaces, at least 10 feet away from water bodies and to use fertilizer that contains at least 50 percent slow-release nitrogen and zero phosphorus .

SMART IRRIGATION TECHNOLOGY STUDY PROTECT OUR SPRINGS CAMPAIGN


Natural Resources

Orange County Utilities was awarded for their excellence by the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies . Being only one of four recipients across the nation, Orange County Utilities (OCU) was recognized for the successful implementation and reflection of the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies’ “Ten Attributes of Effective Utility Management and the Keys to Management Success .” To be eligible for the prestigious award, applicants must first win the Association’s Gold Award, which the OCU Water Division received in 2005 .

Hosted on September 9, 2014, this national event is an opportunity to catch the latest buzz on electric transportation and to allow citizens to get charged up over an electric vehicle showcase and test drive . More than 100 cities nationwide host similar events that promote cleaner, quieter, economical and highly efficient vehicles . Central Florida presented vehicle exhibits, charging stations and electric vehicle test-drives around Lake Triplet Park .

Since the start of Orange County recycling in 1990, more than one million tons of materials have been processed and repurposed . To further encourage recycling and to mark the twenty-fourth year of residential curbside collection, Orange County Utilities hosted Orange County Recycles Day on November 15, 2014 . The annual event, held at the Orange County Landfill, was filled with activities targeted to stress the importance of recycling . Attendees had an up-close look at residential collection equipment such as garbage and recycling trucks, and landfill equipment including bulldozers and loaders . The most popular event was the landfill tour, which shows the tangible reason why recycling is so important .

2014 PLATINUM AWARD FOR UTILITY EXCELLENCE

NATIONAL DRIVE ELECTRIC DAY—PLUG-IN VEHICLE SHOWCASE AND TEST DRIVE CENTRAL

ANNUAL ORANGE COUNTY RECYCLES DAY

A 27-acre park in Hunter’s Creek will open honoring the ultimate sacrifice Brandon Coates made in 2010 while protecting citizens as an Orange County Sheriff’s Deputy. Coates served two tours in Iraq with the U.S. Marine Corps prior to joining the Sheriff’s Department, prompting Orange County leaders to commemorate the local hero. Amenities will include two multi-sports fields, a playground, walking path, exercise course, concrete skate spot, picnic pavilions, restrooms and paved parking.

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DEPUTY BRANDON COATESCOMMUNITY PARK

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Nonprofit Spotlights

NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS ARE A VITAL COMPONENT IN THE ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL ENVIRONMENT OF OUR COMMUNITY . NONPROFITS PROVIDE TREMENDOUS BENEFITS TO THE PUBLIC, AND BRING TO LIGHT THE VALUE AND POSITIVE EFFECTS OF PHILANTHROPY, VOLUNTEERISM AND FUNDRAISING . NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TRULY HELP MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE NOW AND FOR GENERATIONS TO COME .

Fleet FarmingFounded in Orlando in Spring 2014, Fleet Farming is a pedal-powered urban farming program comprised of 10 different gardens, coined “farmlettes .” Fleet Farming allows landowners to donate portions of their underutilized lawns to grow food in exchange for a share of the produce and gardening skills . Moreover, the nonprofit program is 100 percent volunteer-run . From August to May, everyone is invited to join the Fleet for a Swarm Ride: buzzing from plot to plot, volunteers maintain, harvest and learn the ways of market gardening . In the first year, Fleet produced and sold more than 1,000 pounds of vegetables while contributing to a local food economy and increasing access to fresh produce . Fleet Farming plans to expand to other neighborhoods within Orlando and around the world by releasing a toolkit to train program coordinators on how to replicate the model .

Back to NatureWildlife Refuge

Incorporated in June 1989, Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge & Education Center has been caring for wildlife for more than 25 years and is currently the largest nonprofit 501(c)(3) public wildlife rehabilitation facility in Central Florida, serving over 3,000 wildlife per year . Its mission is to rehabilitate, raise and release injured and orphaned Florida native wildlife, and to provide education about respecting and preserving the environment through Back to Nature’s non-releasable educational animal ambassadors . On May 16, 2015, Back to Nature, which is located at Orange County’s Eagle’s Roost Green PLACE property, celebrated its one-year anniversary at its new location in Lake Nona . The Refuge is open for public visitation - www .btnwildlife .org .


Clean the World

With recycling facilities in Orlando, Las Vegas and Hong Kong, Clean the World recycles barely used soap from a half-million hotel rooms, diverting more than five million pounds of waste from landfills since 2009 . Clean the World developed a recycling process that is both environmentally and hygienically safe . The recycled bars of soap are sent to homeless shelters, food pantries and relief organizations across the United States and roughly 100 other countries . More than 22 million bars of soap and personal care products have been distributed to impoverished individuals around the world, helping prevent hygiene-related illnesses and deaths .

500,000HOTEL ROOMS TO HELP PREVENT DISEASE IN 96 COUNTIRES

RECYCLINGSOAP FROM

Mustard SeedThe Mustard Seed Furniture and Clothing Bank is the only furniture and clothing bank in Central Florida, providing household furnishings and clothes to those in need in an environmentally sensible manner . Through its innovative recycling enterprise, the Mustard Seed reclaims materials including mattresses, appliances and clothes from the waste stream, recycling them for use or resale . With more than 150,000 hotel rooms in Orange County, mattress recycling provides a sustainable solution for safe and secure disposal of mattresses .

72,000+MATTRESSESSUCCESSFULLY RECYCLED THROUGH MUSTARD

SEED’S MATTRESS RECYCLING PROGRAM

1,104,000

OF LANDFILL SPACE SAVED — THE EQUIVALENT

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SQUARE FEET

Nonprofit Spotlights


Citizens Take ActionBusinesses

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Take the Central Florida Workplace Challenge

Request a Free Pollution-Prevention Assessment

Support Local Artists

Make Our Community Better — Volunteer Together

Grow Our Future — Hire Interns

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Identify ways to decrease your energy, garbage and water bills, and conserve natural resources . Email P2@ocfl .net for more info .

Buy, display and/or sell their artwork .

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Consider establishing a program for paid or unpaid internships for high-school and college students .

Save Money, Energy and the Planet

Find federal, state and local incentives for renewable energy and energy-efficiency upgrades . Visit www .dsireusa .org


Attend a Citizen Planner Academy Class

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Citizens Take Action

Nitrogen and phosphorus that runs

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Recycle More

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ReThink Your Commute

Protect our Springs and Lakes — Fertilize ResponsiblyEnjoy more than 100 Orange

County parks and thousands of acres of natural lands preserved through the Green PLACE program .

Large single-stream recycling carts are coming to unincorporated Orange County in 2016 .

Download the OCFL Serves App on your smart device to connect with a cause .

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www .ocfl .net/Environment/FertilizeResponsibly

Start a Garden or Join a Community Garden

Growing your own food can be beneficial to your health and wallet .

Individuals


Appendices05

Get the details about our progress in

implementing the Sustainability Plan

and meeting our goals .


Percent100

OF WASTEWATER TREATEDBY OCU IS REUSEDFOR IRRIGATION ANDOTHER PURPOSES

51PercentORANGE COUNTY’S TOTAL RECYCLING RATE IN 2014

30,986,899RIDERS ON LYNXIN 2014. A 20 PERCENTINCREASE SINCE 2010

51MilesOF PAVED URBAN TRAILSWERE MAINTAINED BY ORANGE COUNTY GOVERNMENT IN 2015

181,371JOBS IN ORANGE COUNTY GENERATED BYAGRICULTURAL AND RELATED INDUSTRIESWITH $10.36 BILLION IN REVENUES


Appendices Table of Contents

A. Targets Progress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45-54

B. Strategies Progress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-59

C. Greenhouse Gas Inventories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60-63

D. Acronyms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

E. Photo Credits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65


Target Baseline Year

Baseline Current Year

Current Data Data Source (Division responsible

for tracking)

CommunityFive community assessments completed by 2020

2014 0 2015 0 (CEDS)

Natural ResourcesReduce potable water consumption 10% by 2020 and 25% by 2040

2010 201 .84 million gallons per day (mgd)

2014 212 .92 mgd Sustainable Orange County Assessment, pg . 36, CFWI Regional Water Supply Plan, SJRWMD, and SFWMD (EPD)

Achieve good water quality in 85% of water bodies by 2020 and all water bodies by 2040 (based on Trophic Status Index)

2010 261/312 reported water bodies84%

2015 274/32584%

Natural Resources, Sustainable Orange County Assessment, pg . 35 (EPD)

75% recycling by 2020Zero waste by 2040

2010 32% total recycling rate

1 .31 municipal solid waste (landfilled and combusted) tons per capita per year

2014 51% total recycling rate

1 .10 municipal solid waste tons/capita/yr

FDEP Solid Waste Management in Florida, 2010 Annual Report

Table 6B: County Recycling in Florida

Table 1B: County Municipal Solid Waste Disposal Per Capita(Solid Waste Division)

GHG neutral by 2040 2005 18,694,256 tons GHG emissions

2013 16,793,697 tons GHG emissions (10 .1% decrease)

Sustainable Orange County Assessment, Appendices pg . 34 (EPD)

Maintain attainment status for criteria air pollutants

2010 In attainment status for criteria pollutants

2015 In attainment status for criteria pollutants

Sustainable Orange County Assessment, pg . 16(EPD)

90% of residents live within 1 mile of public open space by 2040

N/A* N/A* (Planning Division)

Acquire and manage public and private environmentally sensitive lands to support ecological corridors, biodiversity, wildlife habitat and watershed protection: 40,000 acres by 2020 and an additional 40,000 acres by 2040

2010 22,000 acres 2015 22,000 acres Natural Resources, Sustainable Orange County Assessment, pg . 23(EPD)

Targets Progress





for tracking)

Natural ResourcesObtain baseline data to compare us to other sustainable cities .Use that data to determine an appropriate % increase in the number of green jobs

N/A * (TBD)

MobilityFor journey to work:drive alone: < 60% transit + bike + walk: >25%bike + walk: > 5%

2010 79 .8% drove alone10 .3% carpooled2 .5% public transportation1 .2% walked2 .0% other means4 .2% worked at home

2013 80% drove alone9 .4% carpooled2 .6% public transportation1 .3% walked2 .3% other means4 .4% worked at home

5-year American Community Survey, United States Census Bureau(Transportation Planning Division)

30 minute bus headways in urban areas

N/A 2015 25-35 min headways M-F until 8 pm

(Transportation Planning Division)

Increased number of premium transit corridors

2012 N/A 2014 US 192 and SR 50/UCF Connector study to be completed in 2015

(Transportation Planning Division)

Increased percentage of complete streets in Capital Improvements Plan

2010 0 2015 To begin early 2016 (Transportation Planning Division)

Annual decrease in vehicle miles traveled (VMT)

2010 Total daily VMT: 35,657,527

2014 36,389,540 Sustainable Orange County Assessment, pg . 73(Transportation Planning Division)

Increase in transit ridership 2010

2013

LYNX Ridership: 25,729,897SunRail: 0

2014

May 2014 -Sep 2015

LYNX Ridership: 30,986,899SunRail: 3,731 avg . daily boardings

LYNX, SunRail, Sustainable Orange County Assessment, pg . 84 (Transportation Planning Division)

Number of transit-oriented developments (TODs)

2010 0 2015 N/A ** (Planning Division)

Annual decrease in pedestrian/ bicycle fatalities from baseline

2010 Bicycle fatalities: 4Bicycle injuries: 295Pedestrian fatalities: 43Pedestrian injuries: 509

2015 Bicycle fatalities: 3Bicycle injuries: 296Pedestrian fatalities: 13Pedestrian injuries: 366

Sustainable Orange County Community Assessment, pg . 82(Traffic Engineering Division)

Targets Progress





for tracking)

Mobility (continued)Mandatory school education program/curriculum for bicycle/pedestrian safety

N/A* (Traffic Engineering Division)

Reinstatement of driver’s education in high school

2015 Offered County wide through Florida Virtual School

(OCPS)

Increase in the percentage of households that spend less than 15% of income on transportation costs

2012 Percent of income spent on transportation by Orange County households0% spend <15% 9 .7% spend 15-25% 84 .3% spend 25-30%6% spend 30-35%

2015 Percent of income spent on transportation by Orange County households0% : <15%16 .1% : 15-22%75 .4% : 22-29%8 .4% : >30%

2012, H+T Affordability Index(Planning Division)

Increase in property values after transportation investments compared to before investments

N/A * (Transportation Planning Division with assistance from Orange County Property Appraiser’s Office)

Reduction of funding gaps for new construction and maintenance

2010 Gas tax/expenditure disparity= -$57,840,645

2015 -70,482,265 Sustainable Orange County Community Assessment, pg . 76(Transportation Planning)

Increase ownership/procurement of Alternative Fuel Vehicles

Dec . 2014 737 electric vehicles (EV) registered in Orange County

Sep . 2015 932 EV Florida Power & Light (FPL) summary of Florida Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) data (EPD)

Increase number of electric vehicle charging stations

2011 Nearly 300 publicly accessible charging stations have been installed within a 70-mile radius of downtown Orlando

2015 295 charging stations U .S . DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center (EPD)

Reduce vehicle emissions 2011 Orange County Government GHG emissions:Fleet = 41,107 tonsCommute = 13,991 tonsOrange County Community GHG emissions:Mobile: 6,018,529 tons

2013 Orange County Government GHG emissions:Fleet = 40,359 tonsCommute = 12,204 tonsOrange County Community GHG emissions:Mobile: 5,929,083 tons

(EPD)

Targets Progress





for tracking)

Mobility (continued)Increase number of miles of landscaped roadways

0*** 0***

Increased number of miles of trails

2012 51 miles 2015 51 miles Sustainable Orange County Assessment, pg . 76(Parks & Recreation Division)

Increase in number of designated truck routes

2010 Boggy Creek Airport to Osceola County Line: 1 .45 miles

Boggy Creek Road – Jetport to Landstreet - 1 .0 Mile

Landstreet Road – Boggy Creek to Atlantic Ave - 0 .65 Miles

Atlantic Avenue – Landstreet to Intermodal Yard - 0 .25 Miles

Boggy Creek Road – Wetherbee to SR417 - 1 .0 Mile

2015 N/A** (Transportation Planning Division)

Designated freight village/ intermodal logistics center

2013 Regional Study reported

2015 N/A** (Transportation Planning Division)

Built EnvironmentReduce the energy use intensity of the community’s building stock 25% by 2020, 50% by 2040 .

2010 11 .65 kWh/sq . ft . 2013 15 .07 kWh/sq . ft . Built Environment, Sustainable Orange County Assessment, pg . 102, energy data from Local utility companies and total gross building area from Orange County Property Appraiser’s Office(EPD)

Reduce the water use per capita 25% by 2020, 50% by 2040 .

2010 176 .1 gal/day/capita 2014 169 .9 gal/day/capita (3 .5% reduction)

(EPD)

Targets Progress





for tracking)

Built EnvironmentIncrease renewable energy production in commercial and residential buildings by 10% by 2020, 25% by 2040 .

2010 Commercial = 325kW + Duke

Residential =1,248 .1 kW + Duke

2015 Commercial =842kW + Duke

Residential =3,030kW + Duke

05/2009-05/2010, OCCC “Solar Project” First-Year Energy Output

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) 2011 Annual Energy Report, pg . 9

Increase renewable energy production in County buildings by 20% by 2020, 40% by 2040 .

2011 Orange County: 1 .056 Mw

2015 Orange County: 1 .115 Mw

(EPD with assistance from OUC, Duke Energy, and FSEC)

Development or retrofit of neighborhoods that enable diverse activity within Orange County’s Urban Service .

N/A * (Planning Division with assistance from Neighborhood Preservation & Revitalization Division)

Community gardens in neighborhoods

2011 At least 26 community gardens in Orange County in 2011 . Of those, 16 are in Orlando (36,100 sq . ft . total), six in Winter Park, and one each in Apopka, Eatonville, Ocoee, and Winter Garden

2015 23 Sustainable Orange County Assessment, Appendices pg . 68Orlando Community Garden acreage from Orlando Green Works Community Action Plan, pg . 49(Cooperative Extension Division/IFAS)

Retrofit 15% of the identified Destination-Rich areas by 2020 using techniques such as Tactical and Agrarian Urbanism, and 35% by 2040

N/A* (Planning Division)

At least 10% of units built in activity centers are dedicated to affordable housing

N/A* (Housing and Community Development)

Arts & CultureRecurring, predictable funding for arts and cultural programs

Raised $1 .8 Million (Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs-OACA)

Reserves for arts organizations Average cash reserve: 69 days cash on hand (90 recommended)

N/A* United Arts, Arts and Culture, Sustainable Orange County Assessment, pg . 129

Targets Progress





for tracking)

Arts & Culture (continued)Annual attendance to local arts and cultural organizations increased to 5 million

Attendance to arts and culture events: 1,820,725 resident attendees + 1,687,416 non-resident attendees = 3,508,141 all cultural audiences

3 .5 Million Orange County OACA

Increased International press on Orange County arts offerings

New York Times listed Orlando as a “must visit location”

21st century learning in all Orange County schools

2003-2009 Visual and performing arts degrees per 100,000 population, 2003-2009: 1590 .64

2010-2013 654 .06 Americans for the Arts Local Arts Index(Arts & Cultural Affairs Unit with assistance from United Arts of Central Florida)

EducationChildren’s Services Commission in place by 2020Nurse-family Partnership in place by 2020

2015 Children’s Services commission has not levied a tax for the district

Increase the % of Voluntary Pre- Kindergarten (VPK) programs successfully preparing students to be school ready to 100% by mid 2017 [OCPS]

2010-11 33% percent of Orange County’s 2010-2011 kindergarteners started the school year not ready

District-Based State-Funded Pre-K Enrollment: 10,556IDEA Section 619 Preschool Program Enrollment: 1,661

2012-13 23% not ready OCPS Philanthropic Strategic Plan

Federal Education Budget Project

Provide the opportunity for every student to visit a nature center or other field-type experience in grades K-6

Funding is available but the destination is up to the schools

(OCPS)

All students experience at least two days outdoors in a natural environment every month

May be changed to 2 nature trips a year for 5th graders

N/A (OCPS)

Targets Progress





for tracking)

Education (continued)Broad array of arts education provided at all levels

N/A* (OCPS)

Increase enrollment in secondary fine arts courses to 60% by 2018 [OCPS]

2010 52% of secondary students enrolled in fine arts courses

2013-14 60% enrolled 6-7th 66 .2% enrolled K-12

Division of Teaching and Learning, OCPS Extended Scorecard Data(OCPS)

Decrease the achievement gap for targeted subgroups by 10% by mid 2017 [OCPS]

2009-2010 Reading: Black/White: -30Hispanic/White: -21ELL/ Total: -25ESE/Total: -32FRL/Total: -10

Math:Black/White: -32Hispanic/White: -21ELL/ Total: -26ESE/Total: -32FRL/Total: -10

Writing:Black/White: -9Hispanic/White: -8ELL/ Total: -13ESE/Total: -20FRL/Total: -4

Science: Black/White: -38Hispanic/White: -28ELL/ Total: -32ESE/Total: -24FRL/Total: -13

FRL = Free or Reduced Lunch

ELL = English Language Learners

ESE = Exceptional Student Education

2013-2014 Reading: Black/White: -34Hispanic/White: -25ELL/ Total: -38ESE/Total: -37FRL/Total: -11

Math:Black/White: -33Hispanic/White: -23ELL/ Total: -29ESE/Total: -35FRL/Total: -10

Writing:Black/White: -17Hispanic/White: -13ELL/ Total: -26ESE/Total: -27FRL/Total: -6

Science: Black/White: -38Hispanic/White: -27ELL/ Total: -35ESE/Total: -34FRL/Total: -11

(OCPS)

Increase Advanced Placement enrollment to 36 .7% and IB enrollment in high schools by 20% by mid 2017 [OCPS]

2009-2010 AP Enrollment: 26 .1%IB Enrollment: 15 .1%

2012-2013 AP: 32 .6%IB: 24%

Division of Teaching and Learning, OCPS Extended Scorecard Data(OCPS)

Targets Progress





for tracking)

Education (continued)Increase the percent of students entering the workforce in skilled jobs or going on to higher education

2010 Career and technical education program job placement rate: 82 .0%

Educational attainment: High school graduate or higher: 86 .7%

Bachelor’s degree or higher: 30 .3%

2013 Placement Rate: 85%

Educational attainment: 87 .2%

Bachelor’s Degree: 30 .1%

Division of Teaching and Learning, OCPS Extended Scorecard Data 2006-2010, Sustainable Orange County Assessment, pg . 161(OCPS)

Increase the number of high school career and professional education (CAPE) academies from 31 to 65 by 2018 [OCPS]

2011-2012 31 academies 2014 33 academies 2011-2012, Division of Teaching and Learning, OCPS Extended Scorecard Data(OCPS)

Career and Technical Education Centers maintain or exceed a job placement rate of 85% through June 30, 2015 . [OCPS]

2012 Job placement rate: 82 .0%

2013 Job Placement : 85% (OCPS)

Increase number of schools acting as joint use facilities, offering a variety of free services and/or events for residents

2009 44 2014 40 (OCPS)

Improve reliability and reduce energy consumption at schools [OCPS]

2010 District energy consumption: 16 .5 kWh/sq . ft .

2014-2015 District energy consumption:13 .3 kWh/sq . ft .

Facilities, OCPS Extended Scorecard Data(OCPS)

Recycle 45% of waste by 2015 [OCPS]

2012-2013 28% 2013-2014 45 .9% 2012-2013, Environmental Compliance- Recycling, OCPS District Scorecard(OCPS)

Reduced idling for all daily route buses

520 .7 hours per school day

2013-2014 371 .4 hr/day Transportation, OCPS Extended Scorecard Data(OCPS)

Reduced consumption of diesel fuel

Trend 2015 560K Gallons saved annually

Transportation, OCPS Extended Scorecard Data(OCPS)

Increased use of alternative fuel [OCPS]

New 2015 All district school buses use B20 biofuel

Transportation, OCPS Extended Scorecard Data(OCPS)

Targets Progress





for tracking)

Civic EngagementReduced overall unemployment rate

2010 11 .3% 2015 4 .7% Sustainable Orange County Assessment, Appendices pg . 16(Economic Development & Tourism)

Reduced unemployment rate for targeted groups

2010 Seniors (65+): 19 .6%Youth (16-19): 35 .8%

2014 Seniors (65+): 9 .3%Youth (16-19): 31 .9%

(Economic Development & Tourism)

Increase voter participation in local elections

2010 (non-presidential): 44%2012: (presidential): 68%

2014 (nonpresidential): 44%

Sustainable Orange County Assessment, pg . 184(OPECA with assistance from Supervisor of Elections)

Increase in residents’ confidence in government above 75%

2004 75 .5% 75 .5% [No survey done since 2004]

(OPECA)

Decrease in the percentage of families living at or below poverty level

2010 10% of all families14 .5% of families with related children under 18 years17 .2% of children

2015 12 .8% of all families19 .6% of families with related children under 18 years23 .9% of children

2006-2010, American Community Survey, United States Census Bureau(Neighborhood Preservation & Revitalization Division)

Increased number of registered neighborhood organizations

2011 1,600 neighborhood and civic organizations registered

1,776 Civic Engagement, Sustainable Orange County Assessment, pg . 185(Neighborhood Preservation & Revitalization Division)

At least five new neighborhood organizations formed per year

Yes (Neighborhood Preservation & Revitalization Division)

Maintain or increase the current level of partnerships

2011 Over 600 active partnerships with nonprofits, businesses, state agencies, and neighborhood groups

N/A* 2011, Sustainable Orange County Assessment, pg . 185(OPECA)

Targets Progress





for tracking)

Civic Engagement (continued)Engage a target number of volunteers annually

2010 321,938 volunteers in the Orlando Metropolitan Statistical Area

75 environmental Volunteer and Internship Program (eVIP) volunteers contributed over 2,400 hours;

Citizens Review Panel volunteerscontributed ~ 800 hours;

Park volunteers contributed 112,000 hours;

Orange County Head Start Volunteers contributed 47,916 hours;

56,700 OCPS volunteers contributed over 903,600 hours .

2014 989,726 volunteer hours Volunteering and Civic Engagement in Orlando, FL, Corporation for National and Community ServiceSustainable Orange County Community Assessment, pgs 164, 185, 187(Human Resources with assistance from all Divisions that have volunteer programs, including Animal Services, Cooperative Extension/IFAS, EPD, Head Start, Neighborhood Preservation & Revitalization, Parks & Recreation, etc .)

Targets Progress

N/A – Not currently available

*To be quantified at a later date

**Planning in Progress

***According to the definition of a Complete Street as laid out in the Multimodal Corridor Plan .

CFWI = Central Florida Water Initiative

SJRWMD = St . Johns Regional Water Management District

SFWMD = South Florida Water Management District


Strategy Time Frame

Lead Agency

Progress

CommunityGOALS 1-4: OUR COMMUNITIES ARE SAFE, HEALTHY, CONNECTED, AND THRIVING

1 . Inventory existing programs Short CEDS

2 . Develop a database for community assessment Medium CEDS

3 . Adopt a community-based model for planning and providing services Medium CEDS

Natural ResourcesGOAL 5: CLEAN WATER FOR ALL

1 . Establish a stormwater utility fee or funding mechanism Medium EPD

2 . Encourage and support low impact development (LIDs) for new development, and retrofit older stormwater systems with LID

Medium OCP

3 . Promote water conservation in the built environment and develop a Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ ordinance

Medium EPD

GOAL 6: ZERO WASTE

1 . Improve commercial recycling rates Medium EPD

2 . Develop a C&D debris diversion ordinance Medium EPD

3 . Increase collection system efficiency Short SWD

GOAL 7: CLEAN AIR FOR ALL

1 . Support alternative fuel vehicles, with an emphasis on fleets Medium MPO

2 . Promote urban forestry and expand tree canopy Long OCZD

3 . Develop anti-idling programs and reduce gas lawnmower use Medium EPD

GOAL 8: GREEN AND OPEN SPACES ARE PRESERVED AND VALUED

1 . Dedicated funding to buy and maintain targeted environmentally sensitive lands Long EPD

2 . Provide incentives to preserve and maintain conservation lands, including safe, healthy farmlands

Long EPD

3 . Strengthen regional trail, bike trail, waterway, and park systems to promote healthy lifestyles and ecotourism

Long OCPR

GOAL 9: OUR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES ARE GREEN, SAFE, AND HEALTHY

1 . Develop and participate in consortium committed to green local procurement Medium EPD

2 . Encourage green certifications for government and businesses Short EPD

3 . Support and incubate locally made and grown products and businesses Long EPD

MobilityGOAL 10: PEOPLE HAVE MULTIPLE TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS

1 . Enhance access to premium transit and further enhance existing services (such as SunRail and express bus)

Long ORM

Strategies Progress

Not Started

Initiated

Moderate Progress

Significant Progress

Complete

PROGRESS KEY


Strategy Time Frame

Lead Agency

Progress

Mobility (continued)

2 . Enhance connectivity throughout the region for all modes of transportation Long ORM

3 . Complete streets that are interconnected and that connect to regional activity centers

Long OCTP

GOAL 11: LAND USE AND URBAN SUPPORT MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION

1 . Encourage and support transit-oriented development and walkable development Medium OCP

2 . Encourage and incentivize infill development and redevelopment Medium OCP

3 . Encourage and incentivize denser development that can support better public transit options

Medium OCP

GOAL 12: OUR TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM IS SAFE

1 . Adopt a complete streets policy and manual Medium OCTP

2 . Proactively monitor and analyze safety-related data Short OCTP

3 . Implement bicycle/pedestrian safety strategies and programs Long OCTP

GOAL 13: INVESTMENTS IN TRANSPORTATION ARE FISCALLY SUSTAINABLE

1 . Invest in transportation infrastructure that supports economic development Long OCPW

2 . Pursue dedicated transit funding Medium ORM

3 . Flexibility of funding sources for multimodal operations and maintenance Medium OCTP

GOAL 14: OUR TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS ARE CLEAN, GREEN, AND AESTHETICALLY PLEASING

1 . Develop infrastructure for alternative fuel vehicles (such as electric vehicles, CNG) and bikesharing/carsharing

Medium EPD

2 . Accelerate build-out of Trails Master Plan Long OCPR

3 . Context sensitive design that incorporates aesthetics and amenities Medium OCP

GOAL 15: FREIGHT MOVEMENT IS SAFE AND EFFICIENT

1 . Support state/regional freight strategy Long ORM

2 . Coordinate freight routing to reduce congestion and expedite flow Long OCTP

3 . Incorporate land use planning with freight planning Medium OCP

Built EnvironmentGOAL 16: ENERGY AND WATER ARE USED EFFICIENTLY

1 . Provide incentive programs for increasing efficiency in new and existing buildings Medium EPD

2 . Promote existing energy assessment services and rebate programs offered by utility providers

Medium EPD

3 . Energy monitoring and automation in commercial and residential buildings Medium EPD

4 . Adopt an energy benchmarking and disclosure ordinance for commercial buildings Medium EPD

5 . Develop incentives for green building Medium BSD

GOAL 17: OUR RENEWABLE ENERGY SUPPLIES ARE AFFORDABLE AND SECURE

1 . Participate in financing programs, such as Property Assessed Clean Energy and Solar Energy Loan Fund

Medium EPD

2 . Establish a renewable portfolio standard for government Medium EPD

3 . Identify and reduce barriers to alternative energy Short BSD

4 . Participate in solar feed-in tariff program Long UTIL

Strategies Progress


Strategy Time Frame

Lead Agency

Progress

Built Environment (continued)

GOAL 18: OUR NEIGHBORHOODS ARE TRANSIT-READY AND WALKABLE

1 . Retrofit suburban strip malls into neighborhood centers Long OCP

2 . Advance pedestrian friendly and complete street principles in new and existing developments

Medium OCTP

3 . Use a shared-parking matrix in activity center areas Medium OCP

4 . Modify regulations to develop transit-ready communities Medium OCP

5 . Establish context-sensitive development standards Medium OCP

6 . Consider conservation subdivisions in the Rural Service Area Medium OCP

GOAL 19: INFILL AND REDEVELOPMENT ARE ENCOURAGED

1 . Develop a prioritized list of sites most ready for redevelopment Medium OCP

2 . Support temporary creative neighborhood uses for vacant properties and greyfields

Medium OCP

3 . Calculate return on investment for new development and provide regulatory and financial incentives to encourage infill and redevelopment

Medium ECON

4 . Modify land development code to encourage sustainable development Medium OCP

5 . Promote and encourage local food production Medium CE/IFAS

GOAL 20: WORKFORCE HOUSING IS AFFORDABLE AND READILY AVAILABLE

1 . Consider the impact of urban form on transportation cost, as well as housing cost Medium OCP

2 . Incorporate workforce housing in areas served by transit and in mixed-use development areas

Long OCP

3 . Encourage a live-near-your-work or employer-assisted housing financial incentive Long HCD

4 . Establish land trust for workforce housing with a location-specific approach Long HCD

5 . Fund workforce housing with linkage fee on new developments Long OCP

6 . Provide incentive programs for increasing energy efficiency and recycling in workforce housing projects

Medium HCD

Arts & CultureGOAL 21: OUR ARTS ORGANIZATIONS ARE WELL-ESTABLISHED AND STABLE

1 . Restore contributions from Orange County's general fund to $1 per capita Long OACA

2 . Dedicate at least $2 million from TDT revenue to renovate, repair, and build cultural facilities

Medium OACA

3 . Create an incubator fund/program to support growth of culturally diverse organizations and initiatives

Long OACA

GOAL 22: CULTURAL EVENTS AND VENUES ARE WELL ATTENDED

1 . Invest in making cultural centers accessible to locals and tourists, providing public transit options and diversity of uses

Long UA

2 . Increase tourist awareness by promoting cultural and arts offerings to hospitality industry and transit providers

Medium OACA

3 . Create a unified, centralized marketing campaign for arts organizations Medium OACA

Strategies Progress


Strategy Time Frame

Lead Agency

Progress

Arts & Culture (continued)

GOAL 23: OUR CULTURAL REPUTATION IS INTERNATIONAL

1 . Host large-scale, blockbuster events Medium OACA

2 . Support noteworthy public art Medium OACA

3 . Build architecturally significant cultural venues and government buildings Long BSD

GOAL 24: ARTS EDUCATION IS EXCELLENT

1 . Turn STEM to STEAM—recognize the arts as an essential component of curriculum

Long OCPS

2 . Attract top-tier art educators Long OCPS

3 . Expose students to professional-levels arts, in school and off campus Long OCPS

GOAL 25: THE ARTS SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY

1 . Use artistic solutions to solve environmental problems Long UA/EPD

2 . Create an ordinance to preserve historic structures and places Medium OCP

3 . Engage the community in using sustainable approaches to facilities and events Medium OACA

EducationGOAL 26: CHILDREN ENTER SCHOOL READY TO LEARN

1 . Establish a Children’s Services Council (CSC) to administer programs funded by a special assessment

Long OFS

2 . Develop a parent engagement strategy Medium OFS

3 . Promote Healthy Families Orange, Nurse-Family Partnerships, and voluntary pre-kindergarten programs

Medium OFS

GOAL 27: LEARNERS VALUE THE ENVIRONMENT

1 . Enhance student science curriculum by bringing in living laboratories and setting up gardens in schools

Long CE/IFAS

2 . Promote field trips and hands-on activities that enhance student appreciation for the environment

Medium OCPR

GOAL 28: SCHOOLS EMBRACE STEM/STEAM

1 . Engage students in math and science from a play and project-based perspective Long OCPS

2 . Identify partners for immersive learning before high school Long ECON

3 . Engage industry clusters of STEAM professionals in creating student learning experiences

Long ECON

GOAL 29: STUDENTS GRADUATE PREPARED FOR LIFE

1 . Increase funding and support for nurse, counseling, and mental health services in schools

Long OCPS

2 . Provide internship and mentorship programs early on Long OFS

3 . Evaluate previously successful programs for potential restoration and funding Medium OFS

GOAL 30: QUALITY LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE FOR ALL AGES

1 . Create opportunities for sustainability education, green job training, and retraining for occupations of the future

Long ECON

2 . Strengthen ties with colleges and universities Medium ECON

Strategies Progress


Strategy Time Frame

Lead Agency

Progress

Education (continued)

GOAL 31: SCHOOLS ARE COMMUNITY CENTERS

1 . Reinforce and standardize community school model Long OCPS

2 . Locate schools in central community locations with compatible design Medium OCP

3 . Use schools as joint-use facilities Long OCPS

GOAL 32: SCHOOLS OPERATE SUSTAINABLY

1 . Locate and build schools sustainably Long OCPS

2 . Operate schools sustainably Medium OCPS

3 . Create sustainable and healthy options for getting to and from school Medium OCPW

4 . Sustainability-specific education tailored to student learning Long OCPS

Civic EngagementGOAL 33: JOB TRAINING IS COMMUNITY-BASED

1 . Promote existing programs and services provided by nonprofits, vocational schools, and government agencies

Medium OFS

2 . Develop and promote internship and apprenticeship opportunities Long COMM

3 . Incentivize funding for training of target groups (hard to employ, such as ex-offenders, seniors, homeless, youth)

Long OFS

GOAL 34: RESIDENTS ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN GOVERNMENT

1 . Develop a citizen participation guide for residents and County divisions Medium NPR

2 . Use online tools and social media to encourage sustainability dialogue Medium COMM

3 . Launch a Sustainability Challenge Campaign Short NPR

GOAL 35: RESIDENTS ARE AWARE OF SUPPORT AVAILABLE FROM NCFS AND COMMUNITY CENTERS

1 . Develop an outreach strategy for each Orange County community center Medium CA

2 . Educate employees on the services provided by neighborhood (NCFs) and community centers

Medium COMM

3 . Use NCFs and community centers to promote sustainable living Medium CCC

GOAL 36: THE NUMBER OF REGISTERED NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS IS INCREASING

1 . Identify all registered Home Owners Associations (HOAs) in Orange County Short NPR

2 . Develop certification programs for HOA and Condominium Owners Association (COA) directors

Short NPR

3 . Increase participation at the Community Connections workshops Medium NPR

GOAL 37: OUR RESIDENTS VOLUNTEER IN THEIR COMMUNITY

1 . Develop a reporting tool for County departments to log volunteer hours Medium HR

2 . Develop a recognition program for advisory board members Medium OPECA

3 . Develop a web-based volunteer orientation for all County volunteers Medium COMM

Strategies Progress

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PROGRESS KEY


As of 2013, Orange County Government had decreased GHG emissions from the baseline year 2005 by 14 percent . Since there is no clear rationale for the significant decrease in 2009, 2010 and 2011, it is possible that there was an accounting error among the building operations energy usages . However, Orange County Government is clearly on a steady path of decreasing GHG emissions .

The figure at right summarizes the various sources of GHG from government-related activities . The largest portion of GHG emissions is generated by electricity demand associated with building operations: heating and cooling, lighting, computers and office equipment, machinery, hot water, etc .

Orange County Government

Greenhouse Gas Inventories

Orange County Government’s greenhouse gas emissions

decreased 14% between 2005 and 2013 .


While Orange County Government has expanded the square footage in buildings being operated since 2005, GHG emissions have decreased because of energy-efficiency improvements and because electricity production has become much cleaner in terms of GHGs . The GHGs generated by operating streetlights has seen the smallest decrease in GHG emissions . As our roadway system continues to expand, the number of streetlights will grow . Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) and Duke Energy have programs in place to convert existing streetlights to LED, with OUC streetlights anticipated to be 100 percent LED in 2019 . Despite the increase in the number of streetlights, energy-saving moves (including transitioning to LED streetlights) have combined with cleaner electricity to reduce GHGs from streetlight operation . Orange County Government has been taking initiatives to reduce the amount of GHG generated by government activities . Every action taken toward using less electricity, natural gas and vehicle fuels reduces the amount of GHG emissions . These include:

• From2010to2012,FacilitiesManagementDivisioninvested$2.7millioninEnergyEfficiencyandConservationBlockGrant(EECBG) funding to perform energy efficiency upgrades in 29 buildings and to upgrade energy management systems in 27 buildings . In addition, $310,000 in Community Development Block Grant-Recovery Act grant funding was used to perform energy-efficiency upgrades in multiple community-center buildings . These investments along with other operational changes and capital-improvement investments resulted in a $1 .4 million decrease in expenditures for energy between 2011 and 2014, a 15 percent savings .

• InstallationofsolarpanelsattheOrangeCountySheriff’sOffice complex and Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) increased the use of renewable energy . When installed in 2009, the 1-megawatt solar array at OCCC was the largest in the southeast .

• OrangeCountyGovernmentselectedmorefuel-efficientvehicles for our fleet, including several hybrid-electric cars .

• Allthetrafficandpedestriansignalsandhundredsoftheroadway signs with lighting maintained by the County have been converted to LED, which significantly reduces energy and maintenance costs .

• In2013,OrangeCountyUtilitiesinstalledfourdigestercoversattheSouthWaterReclamationFacilitytocapture methane gas for use as a fuel with one of the covers funded with EECBG resources . The Orange County Landfill captures landfill gas, which is piped to the nearby OUC Stanton Energy Center for combustion to generate electricity .

Greenhouse Gas Inventories

ORANGE COUNTY GOVERNMENT GHG CHANGES – 2005-2013


As a community, Orange County generates millions of tons of carbon dioxide equivalents per year . The pie chart at right shows that transportation GHGs — resulting from the mobile combustion of fossil fuels — account for about half of the community GHGs . Industrial, commercial and residential activities, which are generally associated with electricity consumption, generate the other half of the community’s GHG emissions . As a whole — including electricity utilization, fuel consumption and industrial activities — Orange County generated an estimated 16,793,697 metric tons of CO2e GHGs in 2013 . This is a 10 percent decrease from the 2005 baseline .

On the other hand, about half of the community’s GHG emissions were from mobile transportation (cars and trucks) and airport transportation . These sources burn refined fossil fuels (jet fuel for airplanes, gasoline and diesel for cars and trucks), which directly emit GHGs wherever they are operated . There are several methods for estimating GHG emissions from cars and trucks; in this report we have used the amount of each fuel sold within Orange County as the indicator .

As a community, Orange County consumed billions of kilowatt-hours per year of electricity between residential, commercial and industrial users . During 2008, residential and commercial electricity demand declined, but returned to levels greater than pre-recession levels in 2010 . However, residential electricity demand has decreased each year from 2011 through 2013 . As new building codes are established and implemented, energy efficiency of new buildings will increase, and energy demand from individual residential and commercial users will gradually decline . However, since Orange County’s population is projected to continue to grow substantially, a corresponding significant increase in additional housing units and buildings will tend to increase electricity usage .

Orange County Community

2013 Greenhouse Inventories


Orlando International Airport (OIA) has experienced consistent increases in the number of flights per day during the past few years as the metro Orlando area has continued to host record numbers of visitors . As fuel prices fluctuate, airlines are increasingly aware of their fuel expenditures and are working toward operating their aircraft as fuel-efficiently as possible, including changing over to more fuel-efficient aircraft over time .

Similarly, cars and trucks have been increasing in fuel efficiency as well because of the EPA-implemented Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards . As vehicles are retired and new vehicles are purchased, the average fuel efficiency of the vehicles on the road will gradually increase, which will tend to reduce the GHG emissions . However, as Orange County’s population continues to grow, the number of vehicles driven will also likely grow unless there is a major increase in the use of public transportation .

The advent and ongoing expansion of SunRail; the expansion of the LYNX LYMMO system in downtown Orlando; other proposed public transportation projects, particularly in the I-Drive area with linkages to OIA; increases in use of alternative-fuel vehicles; efforts to promote transit-oriented development; the availability of bike share and car share; the ongoing expansion of the urban trails network; and the continued efforts of ReThink Your Commute should all have positive impacts .

As discussed elsewhere in this report, programs, policies and initiatives to increase energy efficiency and solar energy production should have a positive impact on reducing GHG emissions .

Orange County’s population of 1 .2 million is projected to grow by more than 50 percent by the year 2040 . In addition, the metro Orlando area hosted a record of 62 million visitors in 2014, and tourism and air traffic are expected to continue to grow . These changes will tend to significantly increase overall GHG emissions due to more vehicles, homes, commercial buildings, air traffic, etc . Our community GHG emissions have benefited substantially from the changeover by utilities from coal to natural gas over the past few years . Some promising approaches to decreasing future GHG emissions locally include:

• BothOUCandDukeEnergyhaveannouncedplans to significantly increase renewable energy sources .

• TheCityofOrlandowasoneofonly10citiesinthe United States selected for the City Energy Project (CEP) . With the assistance of CEP funding and technical assistance, Green Works Orlando is implementing policies and programs that seek to transform the city into a national model for building energy efficiency .

• TheSolarandEnergyLoanFund(SELF),a nonprofit, provides financing and other resources to help homeowners implement energy-efficiency and renewable-energy upgrades .

2013 Greenhouse Inventories

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ORANGE COUNTY’S COMMUNITY GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS DECREASE BETWEEN2005 AND 2013


Acronyms

BCC Board of County Commissioners

BSD Building Safety Division

CA Community Action Division

CCC Citizens Commission for Children

CE/IFAS Cooperative Extension/Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

CEDS Community, Environmental, and Developmental Services Department

COMM Communications Division

EBOM Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance

ECON Office of Economic Development and Tourism

EMS Environmental Management System

EPD Environmental Protection Division

FDOT Florida Department of Transportation

HCD Housing and Community Development Division

HR Human Resources

ISO International Organization for Standardization

LED Light-Emitting Diode

LEED Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

MPO MetroPlan Orlando

NCF Neighborhood Centers for Families

NID Neighborhood Improvement District

NPR Neighborhood Preservation and Revitalization Division

OACA Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs

OCCC Orange County Convention Center

OCP Orange County Planning Division

OCPR Orange County Parks and Recreation Division

OCPS Orange County Public Schools

OCPW Orange County Public Works

OCTP Orange County Transportation Planning

OCU Orange County Utilities

OCZD Orange County Zoning Division

OFS Orange County Family Services Department

OIA Orlando International Airport

OPECA Office of Public Engagement and Citizen Advocacy

ORM Office of Regional Mobility

OUC Orlando Utilities Commission

STEM Science, Technology, Engineering and Math

SWD Solid Waste Division

GreenPLACE Park Land Acquisition for Conservation and Environmental Protection

PV Photovoltaic

UA United Arts of Central Florida

UTIL Utility Providers in Orange County


Photo Credits

PAGE DESCRIPTION SOURCE

Cover Dr . Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Chris Gent

Cover Cattle Egret Chris Gent

Cover Fire Sunrise and Mallard Brett Barner, Lake

Jessamine Advisory

Board

Cover Tree Planting Orlando Utilities Commission OUC

Cover SunRail Chris Gent

Cover Jr . Naturalists at Back to Nature OC EPD

8 Sustainability Committee OC Communications

8 Sustainability Assessment Report Cover OC Graphics

8 Sustainability 101 Class OC EPD

8 Solar Photovoltaic System OC EPD

8 OCCC LEED Gold Certified OC Communications

8 Sustainability Public Workshop OC Communications

9 Sustainability Plan Cover OC Graphics

9 SunRail Sand Lake Station Preview OC Communications

9 Multimodal Corridor Plan Phase I Cover OC Transportation

Planning Div .

9 OCPS Wins Broad Prize OCPS

9 Dr . Phillips Center for the Performing Arts OC Communications

9 Sustainability Advisory Board OC EPD

9 State of the County OC Communications

9 Orange County Community Conference OC Communications

12 Dr . Phillips Center for the Performing Arts OC Communications

13 2015 State of the County OC Communications

14 Orange County Community Conference OC Communications

15 Men’s Service Center OC Communications

16 Florida Simulation Summit OC Communications

16 Orange County Convention Center OC EPD

17 OCPS Students OCPS

17 Broad Prize Ceremony OCPS

18 Passengers Aboard Sunrail FDOT

18 Sand Lake Road SunRail Station OC Communications

19 Johns Lake Conservation Area OC EPD

22 “Micro Banyan” sculpture by OC Communications

Jacob Harmeling

22 “Flower Dance” photo by James Valentine James Valentine

22 Orlando Citrus Bowl Opening OC Communications

23 The Crawford House Pine Castle Historical

Society

23 Orlando City Soccer Club OC Communications

Stadium Groundbreaking

24 OCCC Campus Master Plan OCCC

25 I-Drive Visioning Rendering OC Planning Div .

25 OUC Solar Arrays OUC

26 Climate “Champion of Change” Steve Beumer

26 OC Media Ambassadors OC Communications

27 Summer of Service OC Communications

27 Orange County Experience OC Communications

28 Holden Heights Community Center OC Communications

PAGE DESCRIPTION SOURCE

29 Pine Hills NID Business Resource Fair OC NPR

29 Citizens Planner Academy Class Lou Jones

(Walking Tour of Baldwin Park)

30 Florida Green School Award OCPS

30 Magnet Fair at Edgewater High School OCPS

30 Teacher Professional Development OCPS

31 City Year Kickoff at Jones High School OCPS

31 Downtown Orlando’s PS8 School Rendering Baker Barrios

Architects

32 Walk N Roll Program Healthy Central

Florida/Winter Park

Health Foundation

32 Multimodal Streetscape OC Transportation

Planning Div .

32 Lynx LYMMO Grapefruit Line Jason Freymann, Lynx

33 Juice Bike Share Juice Bike Share

33 OIA Intermodal Center Rendering SchenkelShultz

Architecture

34 OCCC Vision Gardens OCCC

34 Irrigation Sprinkler OC Utilities

34 Wekiva Springs State Park OC EPD

35 2014 Platinum Award for Utility Excellence OC Utilities

35 Orange County Recycles Day OC Utilities

35 Deputy Brandon Coates Community Park OC Communications

38 Fleet Farming Fleet Farming

38 Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge, Mark A . Bernhardt

“I’m Listening” photo ©2014

39 Clean the World Clean the World

39 Mustard Seed Mustard Seed

61 Solar Photovoltaic System at OC Sheriff’s OC EPD

Central Complex

63 Electric Vehicle Charging Station OC EPD

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