Form really does follow function.
The Development Framework, as a guide to growth management, is designed to explain development patterns in Orange County. Originally, the urban area in Orange County grew outward from the core of downtown Orlando along the major roadways into rural areas in the County. Residential and supporting commercial development have also located outside of the central city area. USA boundaries are most effective when they coincide with highly visible, geographic features. Currently, the USA has not been expanded eastward beyond the Econlockhatchee River.