Explore exciting developments throughout the Orlando area through one of these mobile tour options on Thursday, February 26th before the 2026 Florida Summit Opening Session.

Tours are $60 per person. Only one tour per attendee. Please note: Tour Check-in is 15 minutes prior to departure time. 

To add a Mobile Tour to your registration: email [email protected] or contact your local ULI staff. 

Any remaining spots will be filled onsite at the Florida Summit on a first-come, first-serve basis - see the Registration Desk for more info or to add a Mobile Tour to your registration. 

This tour look at how Downtown Winter Garden’s Main Street evolved from a historic, citrus town into one of Central Florida’s most successful examples of downtown revitalization. The experience will begin with a visual introduction to Winter Garden’s growth and history followed by an in-depth walking tour. Attendees will hear directly from City of Winter Garden leadership – including Kelly Carson and Marc Hutchinson – alongside design and development voices.  The tour will highlight key projects and sites including Plant Street Commons, Plant Street Market, the West Orange Trail, and surrounding downtown infill, with a focus on how public investment, planning, and design-forward development worked together to catalyze private investment and long-term success. Attendees will leave with practical lessons applicable to downtown revitalization efforts across the region.

How to register for a Tour or Add-On Session:

• If you're not yet registered for the Summit, you can add a tour or session to your cart while registering online to attend the Summit here.
• If you're already registered for the Summit, you can add special programming to your registration online, via email to [email protected], or over the phone at 1-800-321-5011. To add it online, log into your ULI account, then click on "Activity" and select "ULI Florida: 2026 Florida Summit," then click the "Add Sessions" button and select the sessions that you would like to register for.

Join us for an exclusive mobile tour of Creative Village, a transformative 68-acre redevelopment in the heart of downtown Orlando. This dynamic, transit-oriented, mixed-use community builds on the city’s thriving digital media industry and reimagines the former Amway Arena site into a vibrant hub for education, creativity, and innovation.
Explore how public-private partnerships and visionary planning have shaped a district that seamlessly blends higher education & PS-8 schools, mixed-income residential & student housing, office space, creative studios with retail, hospitality, parks & open space.

Featured stops include:

• UCF Downtown Campus – A cornerstone of Orlando’s academic ecosystem
• UnionWest Student Housing – Modern living for the next generation
• Julian Apartments – Stylish residences in a walkable urban setting
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How to register for a Tour or Add-On Session:

• If you're not yet registered for the Summit, you can add a tour or session to your cart while registering online to attend the Summit here.
• If you're already registered for the Summit, you can add special programming to your registration online, via email to [email protected], or over the phone at 1-800-321-5011. To add it online, log into your ULI account, then click on "Activity" and select "ULI Florida: 2026 Florida Summit," then click the "Add Sessions" button and select the sessions that you would like to register for.

Join Dart Interests and industry peers for an exclusive tour of Evermore Orlando Resort, the groundbreaking, $1B development redefining the Orlando vacation experience. Spanning 1,100 acres, this destination introduces Residential Hospitality, the flagship Conrad Orlando by Hilton, and Orlando’s first and only beach paradise. At the heart of the resort lies Evermore Bay, a stunning 20-acre Crystal Lagoon® with 17 million gallons of crystal-clear waters where guests enjoy swimming, paddleboarding, kayaking, or simply unwinding in overwater cabanas and hammocks. Beyond the bay, the resort includes:

• 14 world-class dining experiences

• Two Jack Nicklaus-designed 18-hole golf courses

• 95,000 sq. ft. of indoor/outdoor meeting and event space

• All just steps from Walt Disney World®

This curated tour offers behind-the-scenes access to the innovative design and operational strategies shaping the future of hospitality. Don’t miss your chance to experience what’s next in luxury travel.

How to register for a Tour or Add-On Session:

• If you're not yet registered for the Summit, you can add a tour or session to your cart while registering online to attend the Summit here.
• If you're already registered for the Summit, you can add special programming to your registration online, via email to [email protected], or over the phone at 1-800-321-5011. To add it online, log into your ULI account, then click on "Activity" and select "ULI Florida: 2026 Florida Summit," then click the "Add Sessions" button and select the sessions that you would like to register for.

This session brings together Main Street executives and community development experts to discuss how neighborhood commercial districts are navigating today’s shifting markets and evolving development trends. Panelists will share practical insights about placemaking, redevelopment challenges, small business vitality, and emerging opportunities shaping the future of Main Streets.

The conversation will explore how strategic public investment, strong community partnerships, and market-responsive approaches can unlock long-term value, strengthen local economies, and support sustainable growth. Participants will gain actionable strategies for enhancing district competitiveness and fostering thriving commercial corridors.
 

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Join us for engaging insights and connections at Real Estate Roundtables, where industry professionals attending the Summit can connect and explore today’s most pressing topics. Each roundtable will spotlight a key topic, led by seasoned real estate experts ready to share their knowledge and spark meaningful conversation. Attendees are free to move between tables, dropping in on the discussions that matter most to them. Whether you’re looking to learn, share, or network, this is your chance to connect with your peers and take part in meaningful discussions on the future of real estate.

Is 2026 finally the year? Hear from national experts on the economic and capital market dynamics that are affecting the real estate investment & development industry on the ground. The panelists will discuss market sentiment, specific asset class highlights, demographic trends, and how Florida measures up to the rest of the nation.

• Hear directly from Florida’s leading developers on how they are meeting demand and addressing affordability, entitlement, constraints and infrastructure challenges.  Learn about the market context and how it is affecting the product mix, buyer profiles, and community planning.  Topics will also include environmental and sustainability strategies, placemaking and amenity evolution, and approaches to long-term value creation.