# Envisioning Future Medicine Central Florida's 'Medical City' Project Planned Near Orlando By Katie Cordrey | Published 2009-03-30 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/envisioning-future-medicine-central-floridas-medical-city-project References: [wftv](http://www.wftv.com/medicalcity/index.html) & [floridatrend](http://www.floridatrend.com/article.asp?aID=49548) Central Florida has a spectacular vision for a premier cluster of medical facilities that will make it a beacon of leadership in the healthcare world. Orlando, Florida, the ‘Land of the Mouse’ a.k.a. [Disney World](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/four-seasons-resort-orlando), is a world-class destination for pleasure-seeking tourists. It also has a fine educational institution in [Central Florida University](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/visitor-toll-passvisitor-toll-pass). This means that central Florida has transportation services and service infrastructure needed to develop an [healthcare destination](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safemedicaltravel). With this in mind, and with eyes on the future of medicine, central Florida plans to have a state-of-the-art leading-edge education, research and development, treatment, and commerce in a ‘medical city’ on 7,000 acres at Lake Nona, southwest of Orlando in place by 2012. The Central Florida University just [awarded](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-education-40-full-medical-scholarships-at-university-of-cent) its first class of medical students free tuition. Nemours Children’s Hospital has also broken ground. You can view an hour-long documentary below: ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [New Ventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/newventures) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Healthcare Cluster:** Creating a premier cluster of medical facilities will attract top talent and foster collaboration for groundbreaking medical advancements. - **Education and Research Hub:** Establishing a cutting-edge education and research center will drive innovation and facilitate the development of breakthrough medical technologies and treatments. - **Medical Tourism Destination:** Building a world-class medical city will position central Florida as a sought-after destination for medical tourists seeking high-quality healthcare services. ### Who This Affects Most - **Healthcare:** The healthcare industry can leverage the medical city concept to spark disruptive innovations in medical treatments, technologies, and patient care. - **Education:** The education sector can explore partnerships and opportunities within the medical city to advance medical education, research, and training programs. - **Tourism:** The tourism industry can tap into the medical city's potential to attract medical tourists and create specialized travel packages and services. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Medical Campuses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bentonville-school.md) - [Themed Immersive Stays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/themed-immersive-stays-villatel-orlando-resort-announced-its-spring-opening.md) - [Lifelike Metaverse Hospitals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aimedis-health-city.md) - [Futuristic Hospital Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jawaher-boston-medical-district.md) - [Longevity-Focused Healthcare Clinics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/longevityfocused-healthcare.md) - [Metaverse Medical Support Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tmrw.md) - [Luxurious Getaway Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/four-seasons-resort-orlando.md) - [Innovative Healthcare Delivery Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthcare-delivery-model.md) - [Multi-State Psychiatric Organizations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-care.md)