Downtown Orlando Project Discussion

[smileguy]

OS is reporting that the BellSouth building on Orange has been purchased to convert into a commercial office building or to be razed for apartments. Although my first thoughts go to preservation - not for historical value, per se, but for environmental reasons, I think apartments could better fit that portion of the block, assuming it'd be the low-rise, structured parking pattern we've been seeing.

 

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/os-orlando-bellsouth-office-20150309-story.html

 

Also, the Sentinel lets us know that The Sevens has come online. That was quick, and another example of quality of recent reporting from our local papers.

[Jernigan]

While Bungalowers away...the Sentinel shall play

[jrs2]

On that note (The Sevens) It looks like the southern portion of The Sevens is going to be cinder block from the ground up.

[Jernigan]

More info for Daniel Corp Apartments on Pine:

 

http://www.cityoforlando.net/city-planning/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2015/03/MPBProjectOverview2015-04_MPL2015-00003.pdf

http://www.cityoforlando.net/city-planning/wp-content/uploads/sites/27/2015/03/MPBApplication2015-04_MPL2015-00003.pdf

[jrs2]

^^

interesting.   and thanks for posting.

 

it looks like there ultimately will be a second row of high rises behind Central and on Pine, with 101 Eola to the east, extending towards Capital Plaza's parking deck (and perhaps further if Capital Plaza III and/or their proposed hotel is built at Pine & Rosalind) with Sanctuary, *Citi Tower (*construction wall up), and this Daniels Corp apt tower perhaps being the next tower to get built..

[cwetteland]

Jernigan - Did you say there were renderings of the University Club project?  Will they be out in this month's MPB agenda?

Edited March 9, 2015 by cwetteland

[Jernigan]

Jernigan - Did you say there were renderings of the University Club project? Will they be out in this month's MPB agenda?

Nope - Brandons seen some but it didn't sound like they are publicly avail yet

[HankStrong]

While Bungalowers away...the Sentinel shall play

 

BUT what if you need to know what types of squirrels frequent your park or wish this space was actually a iWatch charging station for leprechauns?

Edited March 10, 2015 by HankStrong

[AndyPok1]

BUT what if you need to know what types of squirrels frequent your park or wish this space was actually a iWatch charging station for leprechauns?

 

*chuckles sadly*

[popsiclebrandon]

Guess it fits in here. Parking services is installing the sensors today on Central. Not sure what other areas have been done or next. So soon we'll see the app I hope to add more time to your meter.

[Jernigan]

Surprisingly, the OBJ with the scoop about a hotel proposal on the DPAC property:  http://www.bizjournals.com/orlando/blog/2015/03/new-luxury-boutique-hotel-proposed-for-dr-phillips.html

 

8 stories.  Renderings included in the story.

[DeepEyez]

I gotta say, the development taking place in downtown makes me smile.

Edited March 13, 2015 by DeepEyez

[mcn11]

This hotel looks promising. Looks to fit the area quite well. I'm hoping for another high end restaurant in that space. We've got plenty of fast casual/casual restaurants. We need more fine dining especially with the new crowd coming downtown.

[popsiclebrandon]

This hotel looks promising. Looks to fit the area quite well. I'm hoping for another high end restaurant in that space. We've got plenty of fast casual/casual restaurants. We need more fine dining especially with the new crowd coming downtown.

Based on the plan for this hotel and the city's push for better restaurants I'd be shocked if the restaurant planned for this hotel isn't upscale.

[prahaboheme]

Did I miss where the rendering is shown in the article?  I just see examples of other similarly styled hotels.

Nonetheless, an exciting development!

[jrs2]

I know Stewart.  He is the best of the best in hotel management and if he's involved, this thing is a go.  He was at Grand Bohemian, then Westin Lake Mary then Aloft.  He knows his stuff.

[Pete C]

It's going to have a terrace with a pool overlooking the plaza...the photo is insinuating it will be an infinity pool. That would be hot!

[Jernigan]

Maybe the casual restaurant is a Red Lobster!

[cwetteland]

Did I miss where the rendering is shown in the article?  I just see examples of other similarly styled hotels.

Nonetheless, an exciting development!

Didn't miss anything.  There are only diagrams and some design samples at this time.

[Kaz]

Sentinel posted a rendering.

[JFW657]

Pretty hideous looking.

 

 

Let's hope it's just conceptual.

[cwetteland]

It's time for the ARB to step in.

 

The only thing that really bothers me is the big blank white walls on the end and below the infinity pool.  I think some kind of tile mural ... or something.  Maybe blue tile below the pool and let the water overflow down the tile.

Edited March 14, 2015 by cwetteland

[orlandoguy]

I actually think it's kind of cool ... Certainly more interesting than the typical Baker Barrios architecture we get downtown. The long, horizontal lines evoke a mid-century feel without seeming overtly retro.

The wall-to-wall windows of each guest room make me think of the Standard in NY (although I'm sure there won't be as many "shows" for pedestrians on the street in our little burg.) [emoji4]

[prahaboheme]

I was thinking the same thing - this has a Miami Modern feel to it: 

 

[Kaz]

I actually like the design.