Editing Altamonte Springs, Florida (section)

===Cranes Roost Park and Uptown Altamonte===
[[File:Cranes Roost Park.jpg|alt=Park|thumb|Cranes Roost Park]]
[[Image:Alta-spgs-uptown.JPG|thumb|Uptown Altamonte]]
[[File:Uptownentrance.jpg|thumb|alt=Uptown Altamonte|Uptown Altamonte]]

Cranes Roost Park, Cranes Roost Lake, and the general area on State Road 436 east of Interstate 4 is known as the central area of the city. This is the area that borders Interstate 4 which is the main interstate highway for Central Florida connecting Daytona Beach, Orlando, and Tampa. An outdoor town center was recently opened named 'Uptown Altamonte' which marks the central business district of the city. Cranes Roost at Uptown Altamonte features a water fountain choreographed to classical, swing and contemporary music.

This city center incorporates large-scale apartment buildings and planned high rise condominiums. The construction also includes mixed use shops and retailers. The park area includes a square for weddings, festivals, and city holidays. The spot has become popular with Altamonte Springs residents, and attracts residents from nearby Longwood, Casselberry, and Maitland. Future plans include two high rise residential structures (in excess of 10 stories) and a series of parking structures to facilitate visitors.

The area includes the [[Altamonte Mall]], a 4-anchor indoor shopping mall, which includes an 18-screen [[AMC Theatres|AMC Theatre]]. Many restaurants are located near the mall.