Village Green Drive Corridor Revitalization

About

The Village Green Drive Corridor Revitalization Project is a transformative initiative designed to create a vibrant, connected and welcoming gathering place for the community.

Improvements to Village Green Drive and the surrounding areas will improve connectivity, accessibility and aesthetics between Crosstown Parkway and the key economic, community and healthcare hubs along this corridor.

This revitalization effort reflects the community’s vision for an enhanced corridor.

Master Plan

In June 2021, the City Council approved the Village Green Drive Master Plan, shaped by extensive community input through workshops and surveys. The plan envisions:

Complete streets are designed to be safe, efficient and accessible for drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists
Shaded sidewalks and dedicated bike lanes
Public spaces for events, gatherings and art installations
Improved traffic flow and safety features

Read the Master Plan(PDF, 41MB)

Design and construction

After the master plan was approved, the City secured grant funding to move forward with the final design and reconstruction of Village Green Drive.

The design phase is currently underway. Throughout this process, the City is committed to engaging the community by hosting public input workshops and meeting with local businesses to gather feedback.

Past Meetings

Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025 | 5 – 7 p.m.
The City held an open-house style public input meeting at the MIDFLORIDA Event Center for residents to learn about the project, ask questions and provide feedback. City staff, project planners and engineers discussed project updates and how the improvements will enhance safety, accessibility and aesthetics along the corridor.

Development of the master plan

The Village Green Drive Master Plan was shaped through a collaborative and community-driven process. Here's how it came together:

Canvassing Day

Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Marlin Engineering visited businesses along the corridor to gather initial feedback and insights.

Walking Audit

Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020 | 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
City staff, Marlin Engineering and project team members walked the corridor to document current conditions through photos, videos and observations. These findings were shared at the first public meeting.

1st Public Involvement Meeting

Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020 | 6 p.m. (Virtual via Zoom)
This introductory meeting presented findings from the Canvassing Day and Walking Audit.

Public Survey 1

October – December 2020
A community-wide survey gathered feedback based on polling questions from the first public meeting. 318 responses were received.

View Survey Results(PDF, 394KB)

Initial Presentation to City Council

Monday, Nov. 16, 2020 | 1:30 p.m.
The first draft of the Master Plan findings and concepts was presented virtually and in person at City Council Chambers.

View Meeting Documents

Stakeholder Meetings

Dec. 8, 10 & 15, 2020
Virtual sessions with residents, businesses, elected officials and agency staff included presentations and open discussions on community needs and expectations.

2nd Public Involvement Meeting

Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021 | 6 p.m. (Virtual)
Draft concepts and updated findings were shared with the public.

Public Survey 2

February – April 2021
A second survey collected feedback on design alternatives.
100 responses were received.

View Survey Results(PDF, 394KB)

Citizen Summit Public Meeting

Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Held in person at the MIDFLORIDA Event Center, this session gathered public input on concept design alternatives and included a Q&A session.

Final Presentation & Approval

Monday, July 26, 2021
The final Master Plan was presented at a CRA Meeting (virtual and in person at City Hall) and was unanimously approved by the CRA Board.