Dr. P Phillips Orlando Performing Arts Center [Phase 2 Under Construction]

[prahaboheme]

I think thats a good start.  I know of a few examples in other cities where they used shipping containers to determine how people utilized spaces before developing the site.  That could definitely work here.

[orange87]

How about use the non-grass areas in front of the DPCPA  for an Orlando walk of fame for famous people who have ties to Orlando?

[codypet]

How about a German style Christmas market!?

[jgardnerucf]

54 minutes ago, codypet said:

How about a German style Christmas market!?

Cinncy's is huge dt.

[Urban Mail Carrier]

How about an ice rink?

[prahaboheme]

Goodness - this forum is beyond the ether at this point.

[JFW657]

Carnival rides....

Outdoor wrestling ring...

Go kart track....

[spenser1058]

I do sort of miss when the fair was downtown...appropriately enough, right next to the Mvnicipal Avditorivm!

[spenser1058]

Some info on the Frontyard Festival at DPCPA from Scott J and a great pic of the structure lit up in living color:

https://www.scottjosephorlando.com/news/5536-newsy-nuggets-let-s-go-outside

[F-L-A]

Has there been any news on the new theater and when we might get to see it? Or are they waiting until the building reopens?

[smonteserin]

The color scheme of these lights reminded me a bit more of the original renderings. As far as the Front Yard Festival, I live off Mills near Lake Davis and can hear the live concerts. 

[nite owℓ]

4 hours ago, smonteserin said:

The color scheme of these lights reminded me a bit more of the original renderings. As far as the Front Yard Festival, I live off Mills near Lake Davis and can hear the live concerts. 

 

Agreed. They seem to alternate between the amber and warm white color scheme often. I still consider it half-assed ambient lighting for a professional venue, but anything is better than bright white which always reminded me of a parking garage.

[prahaboheme]

Given the overwhelming success of the Front Yard and its extension through the end of 2021, I hope there is consideration for a permanent usage of the plaza for this purpose.  

It would seem rather empty reverting back to an empty lawn.

[nite owℓ]

3 hours ago, prahaboheme said:

Given the overwhelming success of the Front Yard and its extension through the end of 2021, I hope there is consideration for a permanent usage of the plaza for this purpose.  

It would seem rather empty reverting back to an empty lawn.

Agreed. The plaza was always meant to be used for gathering/entertainment space... I think they referred to the outdoor space as the 4th theater or something like that. Just goes to show you that you don't have to spend a lot of money for something to be successful--just think outside of the box a little.

But currently, it kinda looks like a shanty town. I still think a tasteful shipping container plaza would be a happy medium as a permanent fixture once social distancing requirements become a thing of the past. The industrial architecture would compliment DPAC's aesthetic better too.

[mraurora]

9 hours ago, nite owℓ said:

Agreed. The plaza was always meant to be used for gathering/entertainment space... I think they referred to the outdoor space as the 4th theater or something like that. Just goes to show you that you don't have to spend a lot of money for something to be successful--just think outside of the box a little.

But currently, it kinda looks like a shanty town. I still think a tasteful shipping container plaza would be a happy medium as a permanent fixture once social distancing requirements become a thing of the past. The industrial architecture would compliment DPAC's aesthetic better too.

I got a giggle outta this. The suggestion that shipping crates would lessen the shantytown vibe tickles me. Cheers!

[nite owℓ]

5 hours ago, mraurora said:

I got a giggle outta this. The suggestion that shipping crates would lessen the shantytown vibe tickles me. Cheers!

Hey, I did preface it with the word tasteful lol. If the city can't afford to develop the lots on either side of the plaza any time soon, then I think the containers would be a decent placeholder. I just don't like the current hodgepodge of wood/chain link fencing, white tents, barricades, etc. in front of DPAC. But, for now it's doing the job and I'm happy they are able to host events.

Shipping containers are not so bad if thoughtfully designed (glass inserts, cutouts, etc.). A few examples of what I'm talking about: Shipping Container Mall

Edited April 30, 2021 by nite owℓ

[uncreativeusername]

Just stumbled on these via a Google Image search for Steinmetz Hall:

[jgardnerucf]

Row y seats 18 19 f ing suck lol

 

 

'Cuse me cuse me cuse me, pardon me...

[spenser1058]

It looks like we may FINALLY get an opening date for the opening of Steinmetz Hall tomorrow:

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment/arts-and-theater/os-prem-et-orlando-ballet-philharmonic-steinmetz-20211102-k7hfy6novrbkbissjqlwlyek5y-story.html

From the Sentinel 
 

[JFW657]

Time to bid a fond (or not) adieu to The Front Yard at DPAC.

It was just reported on the news that they are shutting it down now that we seem to be getting a handle on the the pandemic. 

[Uncommon]

1 hour ago, JFW657 said:

Time to bid a fond (or not) adieu to The Front Yard at DPAC.

It was just reported on the news that they are shutting it down now that we seem to be getting a handle on the the pandemic. 

Noooooo. This is terrible news. Just when the weather was getting nice too. This is awful.

[popsiclebrandon]

The leadership over there is so bad.

[JFW657]

21 hours ago, Uncommon said:

Noooooo. This is terrible news. Just when the weather was getting nice too. This is awful.

The report didn't say WHEN  they were shutting it down.

Maybe not until next spring sometime.

[popsiclebrandon]

23 hours ago, JFW657 said:

The report didn't say WHEN  they were shutting it down.

Maybe not until next spring sometime.

They started dismantling it a few days ago. Its gone.

[Uncommon]

Huge loss.