About The Garden District

In January 2009 we were admitted into the National Historic Trust’s Main Street program. It is the Main Street Center’s mission to empower people, organizations, and communities to achieve ongoing downtown and neighborhood district revitalization through a comprehensive approach to organization, promotion, design and economic restructuring.

Throughout the coming months and years we will be transforming our community into a beautiful, green place to live, work, and play, so we invite you to join us and make it happen in the garden.

Our Mission

Our mission is to establish the Garden District as the heart of the community. As a 501(c)(3) we are working to strengthen and bring cohesion to our district by fostering support through public and private resources with the common goal of rejuvenating and promoting a district that enhances the entire community. To that end we desire to create a lush, native green environment, which promotes the Audubon Park Business District, Leu Gardens, and the local community, while still retaining our unique and funky feel.

Board of Directors

Chair
Hudson Marvel, marketing consultant and resident

Vice Chair
Jeff Lofvers, web designer and resident

Treasurer
David Jones, CPA and property owner

Secretary:
Nancy Hanniford, photographer and resident

Promotion Chair
Bill Gridley, marketing consultant

Design Chair
Shannon Gray, environmental consultant and resident

Organizational Chair
Patti Cook, bank manager, BB&T Bank

Economic Restructuring Chair
Jennifer Marvel, free lance writer and student

Board Member
Sandy Bitman, business owner, Park Ave CDs

Board Member
Klaus Heesch, business owner, Juicy Temples

Board Member
TJ Bettis, business owner, Orlando Outfitters

Audubon Park Gardens Manager
Kat Quast

Audubon Park Garden District Committees

Active participation by local residents and business owners is vital to the success and continued growth of any neighborhood organization. The Audubon Park Garden District encourages individuals from the district to get involved, either through attending district events or lending your expertise and experience to one of the standing committees.

Design Committee

The Design Committee is working to improve the physical condition of the Garden District. This is being done through design education, awareness, and by involving all community stakeholders in visioning meetings. Suggested improvements include area streetscaping and landscaping, new parking options, neighborhood signage and more.

Economic Restructuring Committee

Economic Restructuring Committee members work on projects that expand the individual and business reach of the district. This includes developing district promotional materials, working with potential business owners and promoting networking between businesses. The Economic Restructuring Committee is being restructured at this time. Ironic, no? Please check back later for updates.

Organizational Committee

The organizational committee is focused on building consensus and fostering cooperation between the many groups, organizations and individuals that are involved in the Audubon Park Garden District.

Promotion Committee

The purpose of the Promotion Committee is to market the Garden District through special events, image development, and retail and business promotions. Recent projects include Friday evening events, the Fall Garden Party, Dog and Cat Days, merchandising, the APGD website and the APGD newsletter.


Contact Us Thank you for your interest in the Audubon Park Garden District! We are a community organization and love to hear from residents, members of the business community and visitors. If you have ideas, time, energy or talents you'd like to share with the District, we encourage you to contact us and get involved. Kat Quast - Manager Audubon Park Garden District 1807 East Winter Park Road • Orlando, Florida 32803 Phone 407.590.8776 kat@apgardens.com