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[alex]

I couldn't make it, but Craig Ustler is supposed to host a Q&A soon, so maybe he'll share some news.

[tc01]

I went there and it was nothing new we already knew. Like it will take 20 years to build the creative village, and it will take 6 months to tear down Amway Arena, it should be complete in April 2012.

[sunshine]

20 years?by the time it is built...it is already obselete...why cant they just build it like lake nona....5 years or less

[cloudship]

Um...you can't build creativity. Which really has me worried that this is just a front for more office space. Hopefully they will at least try to get some retail in there.

[Downtown Steve]

cloudship, on 19 October 2011 - 05:24 PM, said:

Um...you can't build creativity. Which really has me worried that this is just a front for more office space. Hopefully they will at least try to get some retail in there.

I have a fair amount of faith in Dyer and Ustler to do this right.  Especially Craig Ustler.

That said, the retail will have to want to move in...I think you'll see plenty of eateries open up, some of what we already have, to serve the students and professionals.

[smileguy]

Downtown Steve, on 23 October 2011 - 05:53 PM, said:

I have a fair amount of faith in Dyer and Ustler to do this right.  Especially Craig Ustler.

That said, the retail will have to want to move in...I think you'll see plenty of eateries open up, some of what we already have, to serve the students and professionals.

What kind of retail do creative firms need?

Will there be an opportunity for a small print shop?  The shop next to the Grand Bohemian and the one where Mad Cow Theater is are gone - I think Triangle on Gore does a lot of large-format for people.. with office printers improving, will there be a need for this?  There is Sir Speedy and Fedex/Kinkos, but they provide very basic service.

Eateries, as you said, are a natural need.

Bike shop, possibly - for service/repair of creative-class cyclists - accessible to the Orlando Urban Trail, as well... however that progresses.

I would love to see an art gallery or two with accessible works and prices/prints.

I know its not on the map right now, but what about a pure-play children's museum on a park? This would provide a steady stream of families on weekends and help energize the spaces - if done early enough, it could be a selling point for other development.

[cloudship]

I think "creative" means a few different things to different people. My impression is that the city is associating "creative" with media. While many people, when they hear "creative", are expecting a more arts oriented neighborhood.

[prahaboheme]

Cities can do a lot to promote a "creative neighborhood," including providing the necessary infrastructure to harbor creative minds.  For instance, many cities have artist studios in gentrifying neighborhoods, a way to usher new life into downtrodden districts while providing mutually beneficial opportunities for small business owners (cheap rent).

[XpressEnterprise]

A Solid Start For Creative Village
http://www.groworlan...ve-village.html

[Downtown Steve]

Looks like they are going to implode the old areba after all...per a recommendation to the developer.

Haven't seen a possible date yet.

[klstorey]

Downtown Steve, on 05 January 2012 - 12:44 PM, said:

Looks like they are going to implode the old areba after all...per a recommendation to the developer.

Haven't seen a possible date yet.

"Over the next two months, the contactor will work on the interior of the building preparing it for implosion sometime in March 2012. You may see some activity outside the building as well as the demolition contractor prepares for deconstruction."


http://www.cityoforl...pdate/index.htm

Thus far it looks like this will be an implosion without a film to make it famous.  Why not do it as part of the opening ceremonies of the NBA All Star Weekend or something like that.  Something to make this more than just a building blowing up, Orlando did a great job of creating the needed hype around the old City Hall, let's hope they are able to replicate it here.

[prahaboheme]

Maybe they can implode it on the same night as the Republican Convention in Tampa.

[DeepEyez]

prahaboheme, on 05 January 2012 - 08:45 PM, said:

Maybe they can implode it on the same night as the Republican Convention in Tampa.

hahahahaha

[Downtown Steve]

Amway Arena Implosion Scheduled for Sunday, March 25, 7:30 a.m

[DeepEyez]

Good to see progress be made on this....

[cloudship]

While the city is trying to leverage the "Creative Village" brand as marketing tool for more development, the true creative environment in Orlando keeps poking its head up. Unfortunately I cant make it down there for this, but hope some of you get to go - this is what "creative" is about.

http://www.orlandominimakerfaire.com/