May 21, 2021

Museum of Art Expanding to Downtown Tower

The Orlando Museum of Art is in for a major upgrade according to FOX 35 Orlando. The Museum’s Board of Trustees voted unanimously to pursue downtown expansion to a yet-to-be-built 33-story, 1 million square-foot glass high-rise by Summa Development Group. The tower would include a hotel, condominiums, a restaurant and an additional 527,200 SF of commercial and convention center space. The Orlando Museum of Art intends to repair and renovate their Loch Haven location as well. Stay tuned for more updates.

Update: Church Street Phase 2 Tower

Neighboring the newly built Suntrust Plaza on Garland Avenue, Church Street Phase 2 Tower could have a new tenant in-place prior to construction, as reported by Orlando Business Journal. BakerHostetler, one of Orlando’s biggest law firms, is in discussions with Lincoln Property Co. to secure 40,000 square feet of office space in the new construction high-rise. If the deal goes through, this could jump-start construction for the new tower. At this time, there is no timetable for when the project will be completed. Lincoln Property Co. will most likely secure tenants for their commercial space prior to construction.

Lake Eola Preliminary Designs Released

Major upgrades are coming to Lake Eola. The iconic park in downtown Orlando will undergo a master plan process headed by the City of Orlando and GAI consultants, that will last decades to come. The improvements include:

• Upgraded seating and a shade structure above the Walt Disney Amphitheater

• The Swan Boat Rides will be moved to the southeast corner of Lake Eola, where a new dock would be built.

• The current playground will be increased in size and a new playground, splash pad/water feature will be added. Current terrace seating will be expanded.

• New pavilions/restrooms.

For more details on the expansion of Lake Eola, visit the Bungalower.

Taiwanese Tea Shop Opening in Downtown High Rise

Ding Tea has signed a lease at The Radius on 108 E. Livingston Street. The tea shop will be one of the ground floor storefronts, featuring an assortment of teas including, fruit milk, matcha and boba options. The Radius is a 13-story luxury apartment building, next to Skyhouse Apartments and the Orange County Courthouse. Construction is expected to be completed by Q3 of this year.