Pine Hills' Future Vision

What do you envision for Pine Hills?

At a May 6th public meeting, the Pine Hills Neighborhood Improvement District offered a glimpse into the future by unveiling nine renderings. But these renderings showing different areas of Pine Hills are far from the final product. We want to hear from residents, business owners, and stakeholders as we work to make Pine Hills, one of Orange County's oldest and largest communities, an even better place to live, work, and play.

View the renderings below. Use the engagement tools at the bottom of the page to ask questions, share ideas, participate in a survey, and more.

About the Pine Hills Neighborhood Improvement District

The Pine Hills Neighborhood Improvement District (PHNID) was created in December of 2011 as a recommendation from the Pine Hills Business Redevelopment Task Force. The PHNID focuses on public safety and neighborhood revitalization along the major business corridor within Pine Hills.

Here’s a snapshot of what’s happening in Pine Hills:

Bicycle and pedestrian safety efforts – Four new sidewalks will be added in the next five years while 35 additional sidewalk projects are in the pipeline. Meanwhile, pedestrians and cyclists will see other changes in the community, including the addition of a 7-foot-wide dedicated bike lane from Colonial Drive to Silver Star Road. Pine Hills Road, located between Colonial Drive and Bonnie Brae Circle, will be reconstructed with a raised median.

Economic Development – The County is undertaking a major project to convert up to 93 parcels from septic tank to county sewer along Pine Hills Road from W. Colonial Drive to Golf Club Parkway. This project includes 70 percent commercial and 30 percent residential parcels within the project space. The utility improvements began in September 2024 and the project is scheduled for completion early summer 2026. This will create redevelopment opportunities along Pine Hills Road.

Public Transportation – Lynx recently opened a new bus transfer superstation near the intersection of Belco Drive and Silver Star Road. As part of the project, Belco Drive was reconstructed, and a full-access signal was installed. Additionally, the Pine Hills Trail will be extended through the site. The project supports the vision for town center development by providing additional commercial or office space.

Beautification initiatives – The trailhead at the corner of Silver Star Road and Golf Club Parkway was enhanced with eight new trees that have been planted through the efforts of Orange County, IDEAS For Us, Pine Hills Community Council, and the Nature Conservancy.

Public Safety – The PHNID continues to implement additional safety measures by allocating more than $20,000 annually for off-duty deputies to patrol the PHNID corridors and maintain a visible presence at community events. The deputies patrol for eight hours during various days and times of the week. They perform business checks, respond to calls and assist citizens within the NID boundaries.

Learn more about the Pine Hills Neighborhood Improvement District here: https://www.orangecountyfl.net/NeighborsHousing/PineHillsNeighborhoodImprovementDistrict.aspx

What do you envision for Pine Hills?

View the renderings below. Use the engagement tools at the bottom of the page to ask questions, share ideas, participate in a survey, and more.

Here’s a snapshot of what’s happening in Pine Hills:

Learn more about the Pine Hills Neighborhood Improvement District here: https://www.orangecountyfl.net/NeighborsHousing/PineHillsNeighborhoodImprovementDistrict.aspx

Ask your questions

What would you like to know about the Pine Hills Neighborhood Improvement District?

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I have lived in Pine hills for over 30 and have never received any information about this project. How is the information being sent to the people who live in the community.

Sharon King asked 9 days ago

Hey Sharon,

Thanks for your question. It's great to hear from a longtime resident of Pine Hills. We are committed to ensuring community members, like yourself, are informed about what's happening in the area.

To that end, we have employed several strategies to communicate our efforts, including newsletters, mailers, the PHNID website, community flyers, and monthly community meetings.

The Pine Hills Neighborhood Improvement District (PHNID) meets the first Wednesday of each month (except in July) at the Pine Hills Community Center, located at 6408 Jennings Rd. in Pine Hills. These meetings are open to the public, and all Pine Hills residents are invited to attend.

You can subscribe to the monthly PHNID newsletter by emailing tamara.johnson@ocfl.net(External link) or ilisa.patterson@ocfl.net(External link).

Also, be sure to follow this page on Engage Orange, and register to Engage Orange using the link above to track progress and updates.
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Cerena Jenkins asked about 1 month ago

Hey Cerena, we appreciate your involvement. There are plenty of ways to stay informed.

The Pine Hills Neighborhood Improvement District (PHNID) meets the first Wednesday of each month (except in July) at the Pine Hills Community Center, located at 6408 Jennings Rd. in Pine Hills. These meetings are open to the public, and all Pine Hills residents are invited to attend. You can also subscribe to the monthly PHNID newsletter by emailing tamara.johnson@ocfl.net or ilisa.patterson@ocfl.net.

Also, be sure to follow Engage Orange and the County's social media channels for news and updates regarding this effort.
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Janacha asked about 2 months ago

Thanks, Janacha. We appreciate your input.

The County wants feedback from residents, citizens, and existing business owners to better understand the demand for things like restaurants, retail, housing, parks, other businesses, and amenities the commUNITY would like to attract. This is our “Doing while planning” and a visioning process, not a finalized redevelopment plan.
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Ebony asked about 2 months ago

Ebony,

Thanks for your questions. At this stage, the Pine Hills Future Vision renderings are only conceptual. Their purpose is to generate excitement, start conversations, and gather commUNITY input about what residents, citizens and existing business owners would like to see in the future. There are currently no developers involved and no specific redevelopment projects being proposed.
Share 1.) Would this eventually lead to current residents and homeowners in Pine Hills being priced out? If so, what measures would be put in place to make sure that doesn’t happen? 2.)What specific protections would be put in place to prevent longtime residents and renters from being displaced as redevelopment happens? 3.)How would redevelopment directly benefit current Pine Hills residents instead of mainly benefiting outside investors and developers? on Facebook Share 1.) Would this eventually lead to current residents and homeowners in Pine Hills being priced out? If so, what measures would be put in place to make sure that doesn’t happen? 2.)What specific protections would be put in place to prevent longtime residents and renters from being displaced as redevelopment happens? 3.)How would redevelopment directly benefit current Pine Hills residents instead of mainly benefiting outside investors and developers? on X (formerly Twitter) Share 1.) Would this eventually lead to current residents and homeowners in Pine Hills being priced out? If so, what measures would be put in place to make sure that doesn’t happen? 2.)What specific protections would be put in place to prevent longtime residents and renters from being displaced as redevelopment happens? 3.)How would redevelopment directly benefit current Pine Hills residents instead of mainly benefiting outside investors and developers? on Linkedin Email 1.) Would this eventually lead to current residents and homeowners in Pine Hills being priced out? If so, what measures would be put in place to make sure that doesn’t happen? 2.)What specific protections would be put in place to prevent longtime residents and renters from being displaced as redevelopment happens? 3.)How would redevelopment directly benefit current Pine Hills residents instead of mainly benefiting outside investors and developers? link

1.) Would this eventually lead to current residents and homeowners in Pine Hills being priced out? If so, what measures would be put in place to make sure that doesn’t happen? 2.)What specific protections would be put in place to prevent longtime residents and renters from being displaced as redevelopment happens? 3.)How would redevelopment directly benefit current Pine Hills residents instead of mainly benefiting outside investors and developers?

jay asked about 2 months ago

Thank you, Jay, for your questions.

At this stage, the Pine Hills Future Vision renderings are only conceptual. Their purpose is to generate excitement, start conversations, and gather commUNITY input about what residents, citizens and existing business owners would like to see in the future. There are currently no developers involved and no specific redevelopment projects being proposed.
The County wants feedback from residents, citizens, and existing business owners to better understand the demand for things like restaurants, retail, housing, parks, other businesses, and amenities the commUNITY would like to attract. This is our “Doing while planning” and a visioning process, not a finalized redevelopment plan.
We understand concerns about rising costs and displacement, which is why commUNITY input is so important at this stage. If redevelopment opportunities are pursued in the future, protecting current residents, renters, homeowners, and local businesses would be an important part of the discussion. The goal is for future investment to improve quality of life for the people who already live in Pine Hills — not push them out.
Overall, this process is about listening to the commUNITY, understanding residents’ priorities, and exploring what Pine Hills could become in the future based on that feedback.
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How can I stay connected and involved with what’s happening in Pine Hills?

about 2 months ago

The Pine Hills Neighborhood Improvement District (PHNID) meets the first Wednesday of each month (except in July) at the Pine Hills Community Center, located at 6408 Jennings Rd. in Pine Hills. These meetings are open to the public, and all Pine Hills residents are invited to attend. You can also subscribe to the monthly PHNID newsletter by emailing tamara.johnson@ocfl.net or ilisa.patterson@ocfl.net.

Also, be sure to register to Engage Orange using the link above to track progress and updates.