{"id":382410,"date":"2026-08-27T08:24:13","date_gmt":"2026-08-27T08:24:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/382410\/"},"modified":"2026-08-27T08:24:13","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T08:24:13","slug":"discover-pine-hills-new-interactive-story-map-brings-the-communitys-history-and-progress-to-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/382410\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover Pine Hills: New Interactive Story Map Brings the Community\u2019s History and Progress to Life"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<img width=\"721\" height=\"541\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Pine-Hills-rendering-edit-1.png\" class=\"attachment-721xauto size-721xauto wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>26 August, 2026<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/category\/community-services\/\" class=\"news-tag-box\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Community &amp; Services<\/a><\/p>\n<p>With a <a href=\"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/2025\/10\/lynx-transfer-center-drives-community-growth\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">new LYNX bus superstation<\/a>, recent <a href=\"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/2025\/04\/historic-pine-hills-community-on-the-move-pedestrian-safety-improvements-beautification-efforts-and-more\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">roadway and pedestrian infrastructure improvements<\/a>, and the completion of a <a href=\"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/2026\/07\/mayors-office-district-6-commissioner-orange-county-utilities-commemorate-completion-of-the-pine-hills-septic-2-sewer-project\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">major septic-to-sewer conversion project<\/a>, it\u2019s easy to spot signs of revitalization and progress during a drive through the Pine Hills community.<\/p>\n<p>Now, you don\u2019t have to leave your home to keep track of what\u2019s happening within the Pine Hills Neighborhood Improvement District (PHNID).<\/p>\n<p>Orange County\u2019s Neighborhood Services Division has launched a new, interactive Pine Hills <a href=\"https:\/\/storymaps.arcgis.com\/stories\/b9163a80e2874f75b46c6e623e14464f\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Story Map,<\/a> giving residents an engaging way to explore the history of the PHNID, learn about projects shaping the community today and see what\u2019s on the horizon for one of Orange County\u2019s oldest and largest communities.<\/p>\n<p>The story map highlights the evolution of Pine Hills and the work underway to support the community\u2019s continued growth and revitalization. And residents have an opportunity to help shape what comes next.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24303\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/PineHillsStorymap_50-1-300x121.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"945\" height=\"381\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>The Pine Hills NID is seeking input from community members after unveiling nine conceptual renderings during a public meeting in May. The renderings illustrate possibilities for the future of Pine Hills, including pocket parks, widened tree-lined streets, mixed-use developments featuring apartments, commercial and office space, and inviting outdoor gathering areas.<\/p>\n<p>The renderings are conceptual and are not final plans. Residents and business owners are encouraged to review the ideas and share what they would like to see in the future of Pine Hills through <a href=\"https:\/\/engageorange.ocfl.net\/pine-hills-future-vision\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Engage Orange<\/a>, the community engagement portal for Orange County\u2019s Planning, Environmental and Development Services Department.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs our Pine Hills commUNITY motto says, \u2018Many Cultures\u2026 One Bright Future,\u201d the renderings represent the true spirit, growth opportunities, resources and momentum of where we are headed,\u201d said Tamara Johnson, executive director of the Pine Hills Neighborhood Improvement District. \u00a0\u00a0\u201cThe story map gives residents a chance to see progress in one place while also looking ahead to what\u2019s possible. Most importantly, we want the people who live, work and do business in Pine Hills to be part of that conversation and help shape the community\u2019s future.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Pine Hills is a vibrant and diverse community rich in history, culture, and opportunity. Over the years, business owners, residents, community leaders, and local organizations have worked together to build a stronger future\u2014one that honors the community\u2019s past while creating new opportunities for generations to come.<\/p>\n<p>Since its creation in 2011, the Pine Hills Neighborhood Improvement District has served as a catalyst for revitalizing the local economy. \u00a0Established by the Orange County Board of County Commissioners, the PHNID brings together public and private partners to strengthen local businesses, government agencies and non-profit organizations, improve infrastructure, support community investment, and promote a positive image of Pine Hills.<\/p>\n<p>To explore the Story Map and learn more about the progress of Pine Hills, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/engageorange.ocfl.net\/new-story-map-pine-hills-neighborhood-improvement-district\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Engage Orange<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"26 August, 2026 Community &amp; Services With a new LYNX bus superstation, recent roadway and pedestrian infrastructure improvements,&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":382411,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[139,141,140],"class_list":["post-382410","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-orlando","tag-orlando","tag-orlando-headlines","tag-orlando-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/382410","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=382410"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/382410\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/382411"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=382410"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=382410"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=382410"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}