Orlando Metro Section - APA Florida

Submit nominations October 1 through October 31st for the OMS 2024 Awards!! Submit here: https://lnkd.in/eScwvATK The Annual OMS Holiday Party & Inaugural Awards Celebration will be held from 6 - 8 pm on Thursday, Dec. 5. This year is the inaugural OMS 2024 Awards, honoring excellence and achievement in the Orlando Metro Section. We are thrilled to introduce three categories.  Project of the Year: We recognize a remarkable project that has made a significant impact on a local community in our section. Planner of the Year: Celebrating an individual who has done extraordinary planning work throughout the year.  Student Project of the Year: Highlighting the ingenuity and creativity of a student-led initiative.

Don't miss our January Happy Hour at Bully Brewing in Leesburg! RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/dCEUhdtC

Don't miss our January Happy Hour at Bully Brewing in Leesburg! RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/dCEUhdtC

So much hard work was put into the Vision Zero by the entire planning team, but it is an honor to accept on behalf of the agency. Now we just have to keep the ball rolling!

Here's a few fun photos from last Thursday night's holiday party and awards celebration! Thanks to all who made it a great time!

Congratulations to MetroPlan Orlando for the Orlando Metro Section - APA Florida 2024 planning projectof the year award for Vision Zero Central Florida! The award was accepted during the OMS 2024 Holiday Party and Awards Celebration on Thursday, December 5, 2024. MetroPlan Orlando lead a coordinated planning effort in partnership with local agencies to develop a Vision Zero Safety Action Plan for Central Florida, as well as additional action plans tailored for each county and city in the region that identified opportunities to make Central Florida roads safer – this planning effort was completed under the Vision Zero Central Florida banner. Vision Zero Central Florida (VZCFL) is a coordinated effort led by MetroPlan Orlando, partnering with local jurisdictions, to provide comprehensive Safety Action Plans for our three-county region (Osceola, Orange and Seminole Counties), as well as for each county and city. These plans lay out regional and local efforts to change road designs, educate and engage people, and work with law enforcement to save lives. Our regional partnership approach, as far as we know, is unique among Vision Zero safety initiatives nationwide. This work was made possible by a $3.79 million Safe Streets and Roads for All federal grant awarded to MetroPlan Orlando in 2023. Vision Zero seeks to build layers of protection into the transportation system through a proactive method called the safe system approach, which includes working on safer roads, safer vehicles, safer speeds, addressing needs of all travelers, and strengthening post-crash care. The Safety Action plans that have been developed aim to save lives by proposing changes in roadway designs, engaging and educating the community, and working with law enforcement. https://lnkd.in/eRv-5v4B

Congratulations to Adriana Trujillo-Villa for the Orlando Metro Section - APA Florida 2024 planner of the year award! Adriana accepted the award during last Thursday December 5 holiday party and awards celebration at Cooper's Hawk on International Drive Adriana Trujillo-Villa, AICP, CPM is a planning professional and public manager with over eighteen years of experience working in the public and private sectors. Adriana is currently an Assistant Project Manager for the Orange County Government Public Works Department, Traffic Engineering Division. Her experience includes overseeing inter-governmental agreements and land-use amendments, advancing public/private partnerships, promoting business development opportunities, managing capital improvement projects, and coordinating transportation and stormwater projects. In addition, Adriana is very active in supporting diverse organizations such as the Federations of Families of Central Florida, Heart of Florida United Way, and Great Oaks Village. She is also currently serving as a key member of the change initiative team for the Division. Adriana is a Certified Public Manager and a Certified Planning Professional. Adriana has a Master’s Degree in Community and Regional Planning and a master’s degree in public administration.

Congratulations to the UCF School of Public Administration for the Orlando Metro Section - APA Florida 2024 student project of the year! Haines City CRA Master Plan Update and Research Report Prepared by the UCF School of Public Administration Master of Science in Urban and Regional Planning 2023-2024 Planning Studio This project represents a comprehensive effort to guide the sustainable and equitable development of the Haines City CRA. The scope of work focused on reviewing existing plans, conducting demographic and economic analyses, assessing land uses and infrastructure capacity, engaging the community, and developing actionable strategies for future growth. Each of these elements were integrated into a cohesive vision for the CRA, which includes the Historic Downtown, Northeast, and Eastside neighborhoods. The plan and research report provides a roadmap for addressing needs and supporting the aspirations of residents and other stakeholders. It lays the foundation for informed decision-making and policy adjustments and aims to foster a more responsive and adaptive approach to city planning that not only respects the historical and cultural significance of these neighborhoods but also propels them toward a future characterized by sustainable growth, enhanced livability, and community resilience. The award was accepted, during the OMS holiday party on December 5, by professor Dr. Christopher Hawkins and a student of the program who worked on the project.

Save the date! Happy Hour Friday, January 24th Bully Brewing in Leesburg 2204 Griffin Rd, Leesburg, FL 34748 More details coming soon!

Huge thanks to all who made it out to last night's Orlando Metro Section - APA Florida , as well as to those who helped with planning the party!! We'd love to see and share photos that were taken to capture the fun and networking. If you have photos to share, you can comment on this post with them, or send them to Heather Croney (OMS Communications Officer) - heathercroney13@gmail.com. Photos will be shared on our social media. Thanks!