Ivanhoe Village, Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit organization whose mission is to use the Main Street methodology to revitalize the commercial district along North Orange Avenue and Virginia Drive known as Ivanhoe Village. Ivanhoe Village is one of five Orlando Main Street neighborhoods designated by the City of Orlando.

Through a public/private partnership with the City of Orlando, local residents, merchants and property owners, Main Street’s objective is to improve the image and economic vitality of Ivanhoe Village by facilitating improvements and growth in four distinct areas:

•    Organization
•    Promotion
•    Design
•    Economic Restructuring

The Organization Committee works to not only ensure the well being of the organization that is Ivanhoe Village Main Street, such as membership, fundraising, volunteers, etc., but also creating a communication and information network between all the stakeholders in the Village. Our Board of Directors is comprised of residents, business owners, and property owners from in and around the Village, as well as representatives from organizations with a stake in Ivanhoe Village.

The Promotion Committee's primary responsibility is to market a unified, quality image of the Village’s business district as the center of activities, goods and services to retailers, residents, shoppers, investors and tourists.  The responsibilities of this committee are broad and typically include coordinating advertising, special events, and media relations.  Ivanhoe Village’s Promotion Committee is diligently working to produce the annual “Jingle Eve” Christmas event as well as the monthly “First Fridays Art Stroll.”   These events bring people here to experience and enjoy what Ivanhoe Village has to offer.  

Main Street’s Design Committee is dedicated to creating an attractive, coordinated and quality image of the Village by capitalizing on its unique assets and heritage.   The Design Committee is working on adding public art, bike racks, trees, and more parking to the streetscape as well as designing the look and “brand” of the Village and Main Street’s published materials.  Enhancement of the Village’s appearance is an objective of the program. 

The Economic Restructuring Committee works to develop a market strategy for the district that will result in an improved retail mix, a stronger tax base, increased investor confidence and a strong, stable role for the Village as a major component of the Village’s economic health.

These four committees develop the organization's programs, budget, and annual workplan. The best way for most folks to get involved with Ivanhoe Village is to serve as a volunteer committee member.  For those who are interested in setting the overall strategy and goals of the organization, joining our volunteer Board of Directors is an option.

We always welcome community input and feedback on our programs, events, and strategy.  Please consider joining our organization as a member, or attending a meeting, or contacting us directly, to let us know what you think.

For more information:

City of Orlando Main Street Program