Orange County held a ribbon cutting for its new Innovation Center and Multicultural Senior Center, expanding educational, recreational and community resources for residents of all ages. Nearly 700 local residents joined County leaders for the grand opening, which included remarks from Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings, guided tours, interactive demonstrations and refreshments. The facilities are located within the Orange County Multicultural Center and represent the second phase of the campus development.
The Innovation Center opens to the public this fall and will serve as a technological and workforce development hub. The more than 20,000-square-foot facility, the first of its kind in Central Florida, features a makerspace, fabric arts studio, robotics lab, computer lab and immersive technology lab, along with a 300-seat multipurpose room and collaborative meeting spaces. County officials say it will increase access to emerging technologies while supporting workforce development and economic growth.
The Multicultural Senior Center, a 17,000-square-foot facility, features a multipurpose room, game rooms, meeting rooms and arts and crafts areas. It houses Orange County's Office on Aging, which connects older adults with programs, services and resources that support healthy, independent living. More than 208,000 Orange County residents are age 65 or older, representing nearly 14 percent of the County population. The Multicultural Center is operated by the Community and Family Services Department and is one of nine community centers providing neighborhood-based programs and services to more than 250,000 residents each year. County leaders say the new facility reflects the Demings Administration's commitment to supporting lifelong learning, social connection and healthy aging.
Press release issued by Orange County Government Newsroom:
https://newsroom.ocfl.net/2026/07/orange-county-expands-opportunities-with-new-innovation-center-and-multicultural-senior-center/
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