Self Portraits / some thoughts on Parramore

One of many railroad crossings bisecting the neighborhood, why so inhospitable?

A great outdoor space on a public building - closed to the public?

 

This one sums up many issues

 

Example of positive action and neighborhood pride

Parramore Self Portraits - Lucas Najle

The Parramore Community Garden

A Closed Local Business

Faith Deliverance Church

Free Lymmo Bus Service

Parramore Self Portrait - Deron Edge

No people allowed?  Standing in the gated off park behind the courthouse.  The division that has been created by the local government and community is eerily personified at this park.

Out of business?  A common thread though out the area is the lonely and empty buildings spotted throughout, perhaps resultant from an economic downturn or just maybe bad luck.

Steadfast?  The church still standing after its fight with the city over the new location of the upcoming soccer stadium.  This fight results in a draw with no clear winner as the site for the soccer stadium was moved, but now that the site has moved it is now cutting Parramore road in half.  Is this a win?

Self-Portraits Through Parramore
Trevor Boyle


A common theme through the district is a distinction between the small scale spaces that are full of residents gathering and the vast developments which become wastelands. There is little to no community activity around these massive buildings which are creeping further and further into the area.


The City of Orlando calls Parramore a historical district, but they continually seem to demolish buildings with historical significant. The important buildings left in the area include a large amount of churches.


Small projects exist throughout the community which work to better not only the aesthetics of the community, but also the health of the residents and their involvement in it.