Orlando Plans Redevelopment of Lake Mann Homes Site
The project replaces 207 aging units with 390 new residences designed to improve neighborhood accessibility.
Updated on Oct. 25, 2026 in Apartments
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The Orlando Housing Authority is moving forward with a plan to redevelop the historic Lake Mann Homes site into a modern mixed-use community. The project will replace the existing 207 units with a total of 390 new residences alongside retail and community space.
Why it matters
The redevelopment addresses long-standing accessibility issues by removing second-floor bedrooms that are currently difficult for elderly residents to navigate. This transition marks a significant shift in housing density for the neighborhood by increasing building height allowances.
The plan replaces 207 older units with 390 new residences, including 300 multifamily apartments and 90 townhomes, duplexes, and single-family homes. The site also adds 9,000 square feet of retail and a 15,000-square-foot community center.
The players
Orlando Housing Authority
The local agency responsible for managing public housing assets and coordinating large-scale residential redevelopment projects.
Orlando Appearance Review Board
The municipal body tasked with evaluating and approving the architectural and site designs for development projects within the city.
The details
Developers are utilizing a PD amendment to boost density and increase maximum building heights from 45 feet to 60 feet. The construction will occur in multiple phases, requiring the permanent abandonment of all current interior streets to accommodate the new site layout.
Timeline
1951: The original Lake Mann Homes project was built.
October 15, 2026: The Orlando Appearance Review Board approved the Carver Park design.
Q1 2027: Construction is expected to begin at the Carver Park site.
Late 2027 or early 2028: Work is slated to start on the Griffin Park senior housing units.
The Home Front
This redevelopment reflects a broader trend of replacing mid-century public housing with higher-density, mixed-use models. It follows a pattern of urban revitalization seen in other developments utilizing the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program to secure necessary financing.
Current residents and neighbors should monitor official city notifications for phased construction schedules and potential street closures. Those interested in future housing availability should keep track of public housing application windows as the project progresses.
The takeaway
The Lake Mann redevelopment serves as an example of modernizing aging housing infrastructure to improve accessibility and living standards. Residents should watch for upcoming construction notices that will impact local traffic patterns and street access.
What happens next
Construction at the Carver Park site is slated to commence in Q1 2027, followed by the start of the Griffin Park senior housing project in late 2027 or early 2028.
Further reading
For more on how local residential projects are evolving, see Apartments.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Orlando Sentinel.
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