Baldwin Park - Orlando Florida

Press Releases: AUDUBON OF FLORIDA RECOGNIZES BALDWIN PARK

ORLANDO, FL (January 19, 2005) – Audubon of Florida, a state office of the National Audubon Society announced its 2004 awards for commitment to Audubon’s mission and dedication to its special projects. Baldwin Park Development Company received the Distinguished Corporation Award for its leadership contributions to Audubon of Florida, and in recognition for the company’s premier Smart Growth redevelopment of the former Naval Training Center in Orlando.

With over 200 acres of parks and 250 acres of lakes, the objective at Baldwin Park was to create a habitat that would be significantly more attractive to wildlife than might typically be expected in a new home community. With this goal in mind, the developer partnered with Audubon of Florida on environmental aspects of development project. The collaboration with Audubon of Florida in planning the parks and water edges has aided in creating viable ecosystems where none existed before.

Accepting the Distinguished Corporation Award was David Pace, Managing Director of Baldwin Park Development Company. “We are proud of what we have been able to accomplish in partnership with Audubon. Throughout the neighborhood you can see evidence of their involvement. Without their expert advice we may not have made some of the sensitive land use decisions that have proven to be very attractive to new homebuyers – and enjoyable to those already living here,” says Pace. Pace was asked to serve as Audubon of Florida’s Central Florida Corporate Council Chairman. In this role, Pace assists Audubon of Florida in its campaign to engage local business leaders in its vision.

Baldwin Park, on 1,100 acres located just two miles from downtown Orlando, is one of the largest infill re-development projects in the country. Built on the site of a former Naval Training Center, the purpose was to turn a defunct military college into a sustainable, traditional neighborhood that would complement the surrounding community. At completion, plans call for Baldwin Park to have approximately 4,000 homes, 850,000 square feet of commercial and retail space, and 8,000 residents. With a variety of home styles from townhomes to custom homes, a vibrant Village Center, top-rated schools, abundant parks and lakes, and a pedestrian-friendly layout, Baldwin Park is an exciting addition to Orlando's existing neighborhoods.