Downtown Orlando Project Discussion

[codypet]

What about the Bellsouth redo?  That would effectively create a mid-town Orlando surrounding the courthouse.

[Jernigan]

Retail starting to take shape at 20 N. Orange

[spenser1058]

7 minutes ago, Jernigan said:

Retail starting to take shape at 20 N. Orange

For the People!

[JFW657]

1 hour ago, codypet said:

Haha that photo +One proposed in an era when Vue, Dynetech and Paramount were all proposed and therefore not in the photo yet. Heck, Lynx is getting built in that shot.

You can see the Paramount crane on the other side of the lake, just to the left of the BOA crown. 

[Jernigan]

2 hours ago, codypet said:

What about the Bellsouth redo?  That would effectively create a mid-town Orlando surrounding the courthouse.

Believe it’s dead at least for now 

[gibby]

4 hours ago, JFW657 said:

You can see the Paramount crane on the other side of the lake, just to the left of the BOA crown. 

It might be the Sanctuary crane.

[IAmFloridaBorn]

Going to get some photos tomorrow!

[prahaboheme]

11 hours ago, DreS0803 said:

What is this +One project? Looks to be on the same lot as Zoi House Orlando. Is this an old proposal that never happened?

This was a poor mans version of Esporito Santo Plaza in Miami. The newer proposal looks much more promising in its preliminary concept.

[jrs2]

^^

Espirito Santo

[orange87]

Did somebody make a thread for the new hotel replacing where the Travelodge is?

[AmIReal]

I assume most everyone has already looked at this overview of 1st half of 2018 developments- http://www.downtownorlando.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DevelopmentProfile1stHalf2018_R8.pdf

but some might have missed the 2nd half version- http://online.fliphtml5.com/gydm/szxq/#p=1

I like this map because I often get confused when y'all discuss CV locations that I can't picture- http://www2.cityoforlando.net/PDF_Docs/DowntownCRAMaps/DowntownProjects.pdf

Forgive me if a repost...

[gibby]

811 E. Washington is interesting.  I wasn't aware this project was back.

[spenser1058]

A Coin Laundry Annex? <g>

It could be a nice fill in for TP - I don't mind the empty lot but that fence is cheesy.

[jgardnerucf]

Both fence and laundry are tacky af.

[sunshine]

I didnt see the hotel by the DPAC or the new CNL office building or the Highwood propertie across from Modera. Are those dead?

[dwSouthEola]

18 hours ago, AmIReal said:

I assume most everyone has already looked at this overview of 1st half of 2018 developments- http://www.downtownorlando.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DevelopmentProfile1stHalf2018_R8.pdf

but some might have missed the 2nd half version- http://online.fliphtml5.com/gydm/szxq/#p=1

I've seen both of these before and find it odd that when we're not being marketed as Thornton Park by the DDB, all the projects listed here call South Eola "Planning Area: Eola Heights" or simply "Planning Area: Eola" as if South Eola is that which must not be named.

I would say I understand if the Eola/Eola Heights planning area is something large that overlaps South Eola but projects in Eola Heights like Fountain Vu5 are actually listed as "Planning Area: Eola Height Historic District" so either the DDB is just all over the place with how they choose to refer to things (and never acknowledge South Eola exists) or I'm missing something.

[TRENCH]

was flipping through that PDF and saw the Residence Inn page.. im still mad that Mamas Subs didn't budge.. that corner is tainted forever 

[JFW657]

21 hours ago, W7edwin said:

was flipping through that PDF and saw the Residence Inn page.. im still mad that Mamas Subs didn't budge.. that corner is tainted forever 

Too bad RI (or whoever owns the property) didn't buy up MB's when they finally did sell, then demo the old MB building and extend the hotel. If nothing else, they could've built a really nice atrium lobby, retail and conference area.

Guess the money just wasn't right.

[spenser1058]

We can start a Rogues' Gallery of the spots that messed up someone's plans for real estate glory:

• L.U.S.T Cash Transactors 

• Mama B's

• The Church of No Soccer Here (not sure of the actual name)

I'm sure there are others.

[Jernigan]

28 minutes ago, spenser1058 said:

We can start a Rogues' Gallery of the spots that messed up someone's plans for real estate glory:

• L.U.S.T Cash Transactors 

• Mama B's

• The Church of No Soccer Here (not sure of the actual name)

I'm sure there are others.

 

[bqknight]

The 4 way stop is in place at Church and Osceola. HALLELUJAH!

[HankStrong]

15 hours ago, Jernigan said:

 

Burn baby burn!

[spenser1058]

32 minutes ago, HankStrong said:

Burn baby burn!

I was waiting for that

[dcluley98]

Update on Colonial realignment west of Orange. They did the lane swap yesterday and the new lanes on the north side of Colonial adjacent to SteelHouse and leading into the new ramps are now open. New SunRail grade crossing signal is active and signage is permanent.  Pedestrian bridge overpass in the background. Looks kewl!

 

 

 

Anybody notice anything else in the photo? 

 

 

 

 

 

I'll give you a hint. . . Here's a photo of my city-bike starting my ride today. . . 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you still didn't see it, BOOOOOOM: 

 

Anchor in place for Mast Arm Traffic Signal at Colonial and Orange intersection. . . Welcome to the 21st century for one of the biggest intersections in town, and a gateway to downtown!  

Edited October 7, 2018 by dcluley98

[prahaboheme]

I really think the city should rethink acorn lights on major thoroughfares like Colonial. They look good in the neighborhoods, around lakes and in historic districts, however with a street as wide as Colonial (about as wide as Wilshire Blvd in LA), I think they need to consider taller, less “cutesy” streetscaping.

Likely not a priority for the city, but food for thought. It’s often the small details that leave a lasting impression on people’s views of an urban space.