The Man Behind Orlando's Largest Developments

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ก.พ. 2025
  • Chuck Whittall is changing Orlando. He's is the founder and CEO of Unicorp National Developments. A development company headquartered here in Orlando, Florida. From his massive re-developments like Icon Park and O-town West, to local lifestyle centers like Celebration Pointe, Griffin Park (Lake Mary), and the Mark (Horizon West), Chuck's influence runs deep in Orlando. Today we sit down and talk about exciting new developments, how Orlando is becoming more sophisticated, and why Chuck prefers racing Ferrari's over golf.
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  • @ljr3066
    @ljr3066 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I'm from Orlando originally and have been living near the LA area for the past 10 years. Looking forward to moving back in the next year or so. Really hoping unicorp converts the fashion square mall area into somewhat of lifestyle center like "The Grove" in LA or the "The Americana at Brand" in Glendale. Really nice, elevated, shopping, dining, and entertainment experience. This is a great opportunity for Unicorp to really change the downtown area!

    • @kenpozek
      @kenpozek  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Oh totally agree! The outdoor space and lifestyle areas are super popular and would transform the baldwin park/fashion square area

    • @KOKO-hy5wn
      @KOKO-hy5wn ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I hope they will build a new gorgeous mega shopping mall here in Orlando.

    • @marcelosantana9311
      @marcelosantana9311 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It is amazing how the shopping habits changed. He is on point that people shop online and go to malls to enjoy and socialize.
      Once the rebuild the Fashion Square Mall it will bring a lot of new business to the area.

    • @whisperwhisper6408
      @whisperwhisper6408 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Agreeeeeeee

    • @whisperwhisper6408
      @whisperwhisper6408 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Downtown area is so poor and lacking modern architecture and outdoor beauty for walking or gathering 🙁

  • @KevinKirchman
    @KevinKirchman ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Amazing to think how different Central Florida’s trajectory could have been if someone like Chuck wasn’t in charge of the reopening committee. Businesses could’ve easily been held hostage for a year + without reopening, really stagnating growth. Props to him for seeing the right path forward.

  • @barryandrews723
    @barryandrews723 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Mr.Chuck Whittall is a pretty sharp businessman.

  • @cabreranyc
    @cabreranyc ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Really great interview! Learned so much about Central Florida and Orlando.

  • @KingJoseVLOGS
    @KingJoseVLOGS ปีที่แล้ว +3

    this is so inspiring my family and i are in the construction business 🙌🏼 needed to hear this! thanks for bringing this interview to us Ken and team!

    • @kenpozek
      @kenpozek  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @Nadawb
    @Nadawb ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great interview!!

    • @kenpozek
      @kenpozek  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! He was super kind

  • @Nat-pk9db
    @Nat-pk9db ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you, Ken, for this amazing interview with Chuck. His O’town west is getting better and better every day. Can’t wait for Tao and for Fashion Square mall.

  • @1975ba
    @1975ba ปีที่แล้ว +3

    We need an multi level open air mall downtown kind of like Brickell Center in Miami

    • @KOKO-hy5wn
      @KOKO-hy5wn ปีที่แล้ว

      Facts like we need another gorgeous shopping mall

  • @iCheetosbutter
    @iCheetosbutter ปีที่แล้ว

    This interview consist of insightful perspective from Chuck. Born and raised in Orlando and witnessing the growth is quite intriguing. Great questions asked by Ken as well.

    • @kenpozek
      @kenpozek  ปีที่แล้ว

      Chuck is a legend. Excited to see what he does next

  • @KOKO-hy5wn
    @KOKO-hy5wn ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I feel like we need a new beautiful luxury shopping mall here in Orlando like something like the Aventura Mall in Miami or The American Dream Mall here, like a big mega mall, I believe it will be a astonishing idea especially in Central Florida’s boom. Like a mall that is indoor and a outdoor plaza with shops restaurants and entertainment. Hope this will happen soon. I was kind of sad when Isquare Mall wasn’t pushed thru.

    • @TheFilmSpace1
      @TheFilmSpace1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Millenia is nice here

    • @KOKO-hy5wn
      @KOKO-hy5wn ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheFilmSpace1 ya but pretty small but still decently clean and elegant.

  • @eddiegreene7334
    @eddiegreene7334 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great interview ! Very interesting..thanks for posting.

    • @kenpozek
      @kenpozek  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching, Eddie!

  • @eliptiical3553
    @eliptiical3553 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a beast. Got in the game early, flipped Orlando and called It a life.

  • @NeoGeeoh
    @NeoGeeoh ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent interview, Ken!

  • @YSuperstars
    @YSuperstars ปีที่แล้ว

    Great interview, Ken! ❤ cheers to Chuck to loves to live a Life to the Full by exercising his SPARK - creating! 🎉Cheers to all creators!!

  • @louklein7143
    @louklein7143 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic interview !

  • @renechang2406
    @renechang2406 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mr Whittall definitely is helping in ushering a more sophisticated upscale product other big cities have to the growing Central Florida area at pretty much the right time. He is leveling it up as it should be. As they say. Time is of the essence.

  • @eliptiical3553
    @eliptiical3553 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m only 5 minutes into this video right now. This man is a legend

  • @JohnCarlosMartinez
    @JohnCarlosMartinez ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing work. Great to see what a little focus does to change a city for the better! Inspiring.

    • @kenpozek
      @kenpozek  ปีที่แล้ว

      He had me thinking next level for sure!

  • @piza9794
    @piza9794 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great interview, more please! I want to come down and work for you Ken.

  • @stevesimpson3386
    @stevesimpson3386 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow what a guy Chuck is, great interview Ken👏🏻👏🏻

    • @kenpozek
      @kenpozek  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, Steve!

  • @magicparkmemories
    @magicparkmemories ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello Chuck, I would like to make some suggestions to make the suburbs of Orlando much better. I am in Winter Garden. We do not have a big gym that has an indoor pool or a walking track or a gym that is open 24 hours. Can you start a project in Horizon West with building a gym? We have too much restaurants here. We also need some bowling alleys that are new and modern. I do not want to go to Disney Springs and wait 2 hours to bowl for one hour.

  • @magicparkmemories
    @magicparkmemories ปีที่แล้ว

    My favorite car is the Korvette, I would love to buy a white Korvette some day in the future.

  • @PrimeTimeTravelers
    @PrimeTimeTravelers ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Tell him to get behind UCF. It's not the NFL but we have the opportunity to get their football program now residing in the Big 12 to the top level.

  • @anamariamelo8536
    @anamariamelo8536 ปีที่แล้ว

    Life style center needed in Windermere we need more things this way.

  • @magicparkmemories
    @magicparkmemories ปีที่แล้ว

    You are a very interesting person Chuck and very energetic. Your interview was charming

  • @stephencopherjr2295
    @stephencopherjr2295 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice informative.

  • @Mr.Shawn034
    @Mr.Shawn034 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    At least now when my fiancé complains I've spent to much at the theme parks I can say, I could be racing Ferrari's, lol.

  • @jlopez5855
    @jlopez5855 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello. What do you think of Richmond homes in FL?

  • @jillian5544
    @jillian5544 ปีที่แล้ว

    What I want to know is how a fireman's son built that company... impressive

  • @sharphomesolutions1685
    @sharphomesolutions1685 ปีที่แล้ว

    HAHA! As soon as I saw this I clicked on it.
    Every time one of Chucks condos @ St. Regis would cancel I would call him about it.
    He was still committed to working with the previous agents unfortunately.

  • @magicparkmemories
    @magicparkmemories ปีที่แล้ว

    Chuck, can we have more parks with tennis courts. We do not have many tennis courts in Winter Garden. Windermere has tennis courts but you have to be a Windermere resident in order to play tennis. It rains here alot and we need more indoor activities. We do not need more apartments. We need more single story houses that offers people to act like a community and plant themselves and not be transit residents in apartments

  • @kurdi98k
    @kurdi98k ปีที่แล้ว

    Legend

  • @annettely7766
    @annettely7766 ปีที่แล้ว

    It is rentable and ok if a company transform every house for sale as company LLC and then sell to foreigners? because foreigners cannot buy a house so easily...

  • @magicparkmemories
    @magicparkmemories ปีที่แล้ว

    Chuck, we need a mall with prestigious stores here in Winter Garden. I do not shop at Disney Springs because those stores are lousy. I do not like the MIllienial mall because it is a teenage hangout

  • @disneyfan9099
    @disneyfan9099 ปีที่แล้ว

    I do like the guy but I am Sad that some of his new apts are just really cheap. I was hoping the apts would be a bit nicer.

  • @magicparkmemories
    @magicparkmemories ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Chuck, I am a renter and my rent increased by $300 per month. I am a teacher in Orange County and earning less than $50K a year. I cannot afford the rent anymore. I am looking for a new job so I can increase my wages. Please hire me if you are so rich and think people are making big bucks and eating out. I do not eat out. I make my own food. I am not in the position to spend money on luxury items.

  • @realtv101
    @realtv101 ปีที่แล้ว

    A little nervous brah but I understand interviewing someone of that stature.

    • @kenpozek
      @kenpozek  ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha only nervous during the first question. Then it flowed. But yeah. He’s a big deal

  • @kevinrivera2084
    @kevinrivera2084 ปีที่แล้ว

    if he can make deals bring the Tampa Bay rays mlb team stadium closer to Orlando plss!!!!

    • @kenpozek
      @kenpozek  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You see the announcement today?

    • @kevinrivera2084
      @kevinrivera2084 ปีที่แล้ว

      noo where i can see it!!? 😲😲🤩

  • @magicparkmemories
    @magicparkmemories ปีที่แล้ว

    Chuck, we need new grocery stores. Publix is over priced and lacks a lot of food for Eastern Europe. We need competition for Publix. In Chicago, we had Jewel, Dominicks, Caputas, Burtera, Standard Market, etc..... We need more choices for food stores. We need casinos here !!!!

  • @shakazulu3594
    @shakazulu3594 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Massive disaster is on the way!! My karma spells on all those who stole homes after the 2008 housing crash are working!! Praise be!😄

  • @magicparkmemories
    @magicparkmemories ปีที่แล้ว

    I am losing my job on May 31. I am a certified teacher and I am a certified paralegal and I have a business degree. Please hire me Chuck if you have any positions that matches my skills and education. I would appreciate it very much. Florida has a shortage of 9,000 teachers but I was hired late and so I am a contract worker. I need a new job !!!! Thank you

  • @tinnelledwards6895
    @tinnelledwards6895 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just need to fix the homelessness in orlando and abroad!!!

  • @winstonsmith6204
    @winstonsmith6204 ปีที่แล้ว

    Kuddos Ken

  • @Pchanel2011
    @Pchanel2011 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    He is ruining Central Florida one development at the time, we have no trees or green areas is disgusting. I’m appalled our commissioners are allowing him to keep destroying our state

  • @pwexperience357
    @pwexperience357 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great interview!