Orlando unveils redesign of historic Church Street to boost walkability
Orlando unveils redesign of historic Church Street
The City of Orlando has unveiled plans to redevelop Church Street, launching the first phase of a multiyear project aimed at creating a more pedestrian-friendly downtown corridor.
ORLANDO, Fla. - The City of Orlando has unveiled plans to redevelop Church Street, launching the first phase of a multiyear project aimed at creating a more pedestrian-friendly downtown corridor.
The redesign includes removing curbs to create a shared street, replacing brick pavers, upgrading drainage, installing new lighting, and adding trees, planters and other landscaping.
Why the improvements?
Local perspective:
City officials said the improvements are intended to increase mobility, improve connectivity and encourage activity throughout the day and evening.
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Downtown Development Board officials said the project is designed to make Church Street more welcoming for residents, visitors and families while supporting the city's broader vision of a more walkable downtown.
The redevelopment comes as several storefronts along Church Street remain vacant and city leaders work to attract new businesses and investment to the historic corridor.
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Residents who spoke about the project said they hope the improvements will help revitalize the area and strengthen downtown Orlando's appeal.
Timeline:
Construction is scheduled to begin July 7 as part of a three-phase effort expected to be completed by 2028.
The Source: This story was written based on information shared by the City of Orlando.