ORLANDO, Fla.
\n \u2013 Lake Nona West is coming to Lake Nona. <\/p>\n
It\u2019s about 400,000 square feet of retail shopping and shopping, but with more development in the area that\u2019s already been dubbed one of Central Florida\u2019s fastest growing communities, that begs the question: Will there be more traffic?<\/p>\n
Lake Nona West is right off Lake Nona Boulevard, between Narcoossee Road and Boggy Creek Road. Both roads see thousands of cars accumulate every day.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s an issue that Orlando faces in general,\u201d said Joanne Ling. She\u2019s the senior director of commercial sales and leasing at Tavistock Development Company – that\u2019s who developed Lake Nona West. \u201cI don\u2019t think you can drive on a roadway in Orlando right now where you\u2019re not seeing the roadways respond to the growth.\u201d<\/p>\n
Respond is exactly what they\u2019re doing. <\/p>\n
\u201cYou\u2019re going to notice some new roundabouts that keep traffic flowing just east of us,\u201d explained Jessi Blakley. That\u2019s the vice president of Tavistock. \u201cThe Central Florida Expressway will open to State Road 534 in just a few years. So, there are going to be an abundance of options to improve traffic and mobility in the region, and also sustainable options.\u201d<\/p>\n
Those leading the project say commuter mobility is the top priority, stating many of the things in Lake Nona West will be walkable, which should relieve the need to drive.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe want to be a place that\u2019s convenient, easily accessible, and that\u2019s what we\u2019re doing and creating the robust infrastructure in and around Lake Nona West and Lake Nona Town Center,\u201d said Blakley.<\/p>\n
Lake Nona West will include restaurants, retail therapy, and places to indulge in a nice beverage.<\/p>\n
Those in charge tell News 6 it will potentially become a hub for not just Lake Nona, but surrounding communities as well. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re bringing everyday needs to the community,\u201d said Blakley. \u201cI like to say it\u2019s where Amazon meets everyday life. So, whether you\u2019re visiting here, you\u2019re working in the neighborhood, or you live right down the street, this is where you can come and shop.\u201d<\/p>\n
Retailers that will be part of Lake Nona West include Target, Total Wine, Sephora, and more.<\/p>\n
The first retailers will be opening up in May. Many more are expected to open this fall.<\/p>\n
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