- December 17, 2025
Riverwalk Park just opened, and more change could be coming.
The Port Orange South Daytona Chamber of Commerce held an Economic Development Committee meeting Thursday, Nov. 9, to provide updates on what is happening in the area, including the city's east side along the Halifax River, dubbed the "River District" at the Nov. 4 Riverwalk Park ribbon cutting ceremony.
In addition to the now open park, the city is looking to expand out and provide more accessible walking paths to individuals. Port Orange Planning Manger Tim Burman said the city is looking into extending the pathway to Dunlawton Avenue as well as make the park a connecting point on the St. Johns River-to-Sea Loop.
The nearly 300-mile loop, which has not yet been completed, follows the East Coast Greenway along Florida’s Atlantic Coast and the St. Johns River corridor.
Outside of the park, additional development is anticipated, especially commercial, according to Chamber President Debbie Connors.
Shawn Goepfert, chamber chair for economic and government affairs, said he would like to see weeds and palmettos cleared away near the trees on the property at Dunlawton and U.S. 1, looking out in the direction of the Halifax, to make the property more attractive.
Regarding new businesses, Burman said that now that plans have already been set in motion for projects such as a Port Orange Jimmy Hula's and improvements for DJ's Deck, the next step is to look for more new projects headed to the city.
"We're looking for the next Jimmy Hula's," Burman said.
Outside the River District
While much of the city's recent focus has been along the river, the rest of Port Orange is seeing change as well.
Burman explained there have been inquiries about developing multi-tenant buildings along Nova and Clyde Morris as well as one between the Panera Bread and Chick-fil-A.
Burman said the city plans to work with the county to fund a widening of Williamson Boulevard, especially as future land use has been established for much of the vacant property along the road.
"Widening the overpass is one major focus," Burman said.
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