Humble Beginnings
One of the original citrus producers in the region, Dr. Phillips used the land that stretches along Orange Blossom Trail near College Park as the site of one of his multiple premier packing houses, creating a key place in the early economic ecosystem of Orlando. The site was the first industrial property in Central Florida and the crown jewel in the Dr. Phillips real estate holdings. Buildings on the site focused on his business and his philanthropic passion of enriching his community. Most of the buildings were constructed by his teams using special Dr. Phillips bricks and a loving hand.
Community Builders
The Packing District is a culmination of efforts stretching back almost 100 years. This place began with a man, Dr. Phillips, who sought to give citrus to the world while using his profits to give back to his community. Over the years, the business and his impact on the community grew. Then, with the passing of the family and the selling of the citrus business, the profits were entrusted to Dr. Phillips, Inc. – an organization created to carry out the charitable legacy of Dr. Phillips. Since 1953, the organization has been giving back and has gained the respect of the community to do the right thing.
“We are stewards first and foremost. Our mission is to create value that benefits our community.”
- Dr. Phillips Charities
By The Numbers
- 202 acres of land in the City of Orlando
- 97 acres of land currently industrial/commercial to be converted to mixed-use and residential
- 105 acres of dedicated regional park, including 40-acre urban farm
- 3,500 units of projected residential, >1 million square feet of projected retail and office space
- Annexed into the City of Orlando in 1996 with PD